Morocco
Rabat Hospital Denies Woman's Claim of Lost Twins, No Evidence Found
The Directorate of the Souissi Maternity Hospital in Rabat has categorically denied the allegations of a woman who claims to have lost twins.
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Rabat
Morocco
Rabat's Massive New Swimming Pool Draws 9,000 Visitors on Opening Weekend
On Sunday, July 7, 2019, more than 9,000 people rushed to the large swimming pool in Rabat. The site was a great success but also experienced some glitches for its first Sunday of opening.
Morocco
Moroccan Human Rights Council Meets with Families of Hirak Protest Detainees
A group of mothers and family members of detainees in the context of the events in Al Hoceima met this Friday, July 5, 2019, at the headquarters of the National Institute of Human Rights Training in Rabat, with the President of the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH).
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Expands European Routes with New Flights to Rotterdam and London-Gatwick
The Moroccan airline, Royal Air Maroc , has just announced new flights, starting next fall. It is thus planned to serve Rotterdam and London-Gatwick, from Nador, Tangier and Rabat.
Morocco
Mawazine 2019: Morocco's Music Festival Draws Record 2.75 Million Attendees
At the end of the 2019 edition of " Mawazine ", which was held from June 21 to 29, 2019, in Rabat, the "Maroc cultures" Association, the organizer of this global music event, takes stock. More than 2.75 million festival-goers came to share strong moments and unforgettable concerts.
Morocco
Morocco Sees Decline in Terrorism Cases, Official Report Shows
The terrorist threat in Morocco tends to be less strong in the last two years, according to the second Annual Report of the Presidency of the Public Prosecutor’s Office on the implementation of the criminal policy. The document provides information on the number of defendants in terrorist acts. According to this Report, 337 people were referred in 2018, compared to 358 in 2017.
Morocco
Rabat Police Arrest Three Suspects in Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Case
Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday, June 26, in Rabat , by the Anti-Gang Brigade of the Judicial Police Prefectural Service of the city. They are allegedly involved in a case of kidnapping, theft and threat with a knife.
Morocco
Casablanca Ranks 128th in Global Cost of Living for Expatriates, Study Finds
A study conducted by Mercer placed the city of Casablanca in 128th place among the most expensive cities in the world for expatriates. Conducted on a sample of more than 500 cities worldwide, the study takes into account the cost of living index.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Sentences 11 in Royal Jewelry Heist Case
The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal of Rabat handed down various sentences on Monday, June 24, 2019, against the 11 people involved in the theft of a princess’s jewelry, as well as two expensive smartphones, in her own room, at her residence.
Morocco
Students Arrested for Provocative Videos at Rabat's Hassan Tower Mosque
Three students from a private vocational institution, including two girls, were arrested last Thursday near the "Hassan" Tower in Rabat. These young people were in the process of recording videos and voice comments indicating imaginary crimes.
Morocco
Rabat Hospital Officials Address Roof Collapse at Pneumology Center
As expected, the officials of the University Hospital Center (CHU) spoke out following the publication of information reporting the collapse of part of the roof of the "Moulay Youssef" Pneumology Hospital in Rabat.
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Claims Surprise Encounter with King Mohammed VI, Promises Royal Visit
A journalist, working for a local media outlet in the city of Sidi Slimane, claims to have met King Mohammed VI by chance. He also recounts many other things, including the fact that the Sovereign told him not to draw attention to them.