Macron’s Morocco Visit Likely in Fall, Diplomatic Sources Say
17 July 2024
The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat is still under preparation.
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Rabat Taxi Drivers Face Backlash Over Selective Service, Sparks Political Debate
14 July 2024
The repeated refusals of Rabat taxi drivers to make certain trips are causing a stir. The situation has even taken a political turn, with a parliamentary question tabled in the (…)
InDrive Driver Arrested in Rabat for Alleged Assault on YouTuber
13 July 2024
The police services have arrested an InDrive driver in Rabat, for insults and threats of violence, and then placed him in custody. He was the subject of a complaint filed by a (…)
Rabat Mayor Orders Closure of Unauthorized Auto Repair Shops in Océan District
11 July 2024
The new mayor of Rabat, Fatiha El Moudni, no longer wants repair workshops and car garages, managed by companies or on a self-employed basis, in the Océan district.
Morocco’s High-Speed Rail Expands: Rabat Tunnel Contract Awarded for Kénitra-Marrakech Line
30 June 2024
The project to build the High Speed Line (LGV) between Kénitra and Marrakech is progressing. A consortium has been awarded the work on the tunnel under Rabat.
Tunisian Rapper Balti Denies Polisario Support at Mawazine Festival Press Conference
28 June 2024
Tunisian rapper Balti denies his support for the Polisario during a press conference on the sidelines of his participation in the 19th edition of the Mawazine Rythmes du Monde (…)
Mawazine Festival 2024 Sees Sharp Decline in Moroccan Attendance
23 June 2024
Contrary to previous editions, this year’s Mawazine Festival did not attract the crowds. Attendance was particularly low during the last two days of the event.
Rabat Authorities Crack Down on Street Vendors During Eid al-Adha
21 June 2024
In Rabat, the local authorities are (re)launching a crusade against street vendors who have regained possession of the streets during this Eid al-Adha period.
New Rabat Railway Station to Be Built for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
21 June 2024
The National Railway Office (ONCF) has just awarded the construction of the Hay Riad railway station in Rabat to the Société Générale des Travaux du Maroc (SGTM). The (…)
Egyptian Star Mohamed Ramadan’s $80,000 Mawazine Festival Fee Sparks Controversy
14 June 2024
The Egyptian artist Mohamed Ramadan, a regular at artistic events in Morocco, will now be at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat. He will perform on the Nahda stage on June 29, but (…)