Morocco
Taxi Driver Murders Colleague in Rabat, Dumps Body in Ravine
The prefectural judicial police service of Rabat has opened an investigation following the assault of a taxi driver by his colleague.
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Rabat
Morocco
Pompeo's Meeting with Moroccan King Canceled Amid Israel Normalization Talks
The meeting between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -who arrived in Rabat on Thursday, December 5th- and King Mohammed VI was canceled at the last minute.
Morocco
US Reaffirms Morocco's Key Role in Global Counter-Terrorism Efforts During Pompeo Visit
On the sidelines of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Rabat, the US State Department reiterated the United States’ determination to work alongside Morocco to effectively ensure the security and prosperity of the two countries.
Morocco
UNESCO Demands Impact Study on Morocco's Mohammed VI Tower Extension Project
Unesco is angry with Morocco . And for good reason, the UN organization was not informed in advance of the plans to extend the Mohammed VI Tower and the Rabat-Ville train station.
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Hajar Raissouni Unveils at Wedding, Defying Expectations
Hajar Raissouni and her husband Rifaat Al Amine got married on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Rabat. On this occasion, the journalist surprised more than one.
Morocco
Pompeo to Visit Morocco, Discuss Israel Relations and Regional Partnerships
Mike Pompeo is expected in Rabat - barring last-minute changes to his schedule - this Wednesday, December 4, 2019. During this official visit, the US Secretary of State intends to discuss the normalization of relations with Israel.
Morocco
Moroccan Drug Lord Implicates 50 Gendarmes in 423-Ton European Trafficking Operation
The drug trafficker involved in an international drug trafficking case being tried by the Rabat court has made confidences about his modus operandi. He had denounced about fifty gendarmes with whom he had collaborated to introduce more than 423 tons of drugs to Europe.
France
Morocco Shifts from French to English Education as Costs Rise in France
Moroccans are developing a real interest in the English language as well as English-speaking educational institutions. Sociolinguist Karima Ziamari, a researcher at the University of Meknes, explains.
Morocco
Marrakech Tourism Booms: Hotels Near Full Capacity for Winter Season
The winter season looks promising for tourism in Marrakech . While the ochre city has reached an excellent level of hotel bookings, other cities are struggling to keep up with the competition.
Morocco
Tuberculosis Surge in Morocco Raises Alarm as Cases Reach 37,000
Tuberculosis is a highly contagious infectious disease. According to the National Association for Tuberculosis Awareness and Control, if drastic measures are not taken urgently, the pandemic risk could threaten the Moroccan capital, [Rabat].
Morocco
Morocco's Organic Farming Expands to 11,000 Hectares, Still Lags Behind Neighbors
Slim Kabbaj, President of the Organic Entrepreneurs Club (CEBio), highlighted organic agriculture at the opening of the first Regional Organic Fair in Rabat. On this occasion, he told the Map that organic agriculture now covers an area of 11,000 hectares.
France
Visa Backlog Halts Moroccan Travel to France Until 2020
Moroccans wishing to travel to France will have to wait until February 2020 before obtaining a visa. And for good reason...