Morocco
Morocco's Tallest Skyscraper: Mohammed VI Tower Nears Completion in Rabat
Workers have been busy in recent days to complete the construction of the Mohammed VI Tower in Rabat, the tallest in Morocco at 250 meters and 55 floors.
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Rabat
Morocco
Rabat Symposium Explores Moroccan Diaspora's Role in National Development
To highlight the contribution of Moroccans living abroad to the development of Morocco. This is the objective of the colloquium held on Friday at the University Mohamed V in Rabat under the theme "The paths of possibilities for local and regional development: Youth of the Moroccan diaspora in perspectives and expectations".
Morocco
Foul-Smelling Tap Water Alarms Rabat Residents, Prompts Health Concerns
Residents of several neighborhoods in Rabat note that foul-smelling water is flowing from the taps. They call for an investigation and physiological and bacteriological analyses.
Morocco
Rabat Official Accused of Illegally Selling Public Restrooms for 440,000 Dirhams
A member of the Rabat municipal council is said to have diverted the public toilets of the Akkari market to his own account, which he then resold for 440,000 dirhams.
Morocco
Rabat Taxi Drivers Protest City's Plan to Allow Ride-Hailing Services
Rabat taxi drivers are angry at the city authorities who are preparing to grant permits to several VTC (vehicle transport with driver) companies.
Sport
French Soccer Coach Hervé Renard Files Complaint After Second Sextortion Attempt
The former coach of the Atlas Lions, Hervé Renard , has just filed a complaint with the judicial authorities in Rabat, after being the victim of a new sextortion attempt. An investigation has been opened to identify the perpetrators of this scam.
Morocco
Morocco Zoo Takes Action to Protect Animals from Intense Heat Wave
The Rabat Zoological Garden, considered one of the major attractions of Morocco’s cultural and tourist landscape, has implemented a series of measures to ensure the well-being of its animals suffering from the heat wave.
Sport
Barcelona Expands Global Reach with New Youth Academy in Morocco's Capital
FC Barcelona is further expanding its international training network by opening a new football school, the Barça Academy, in Rabat.
Morocco
Moroccan Drug Lord Extradited from Belgium Sentenced to 6 Years
The Rabat Court of Appeal sentenced on Monday R.O, alias "Temsamani", a drug baron and former president of Maghreb Athlétic de Tétouan (MAT), to 6 years in prison.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Official Sentenced for Impersonating Royal Household Minister in Fraud Scheme
The court of first instance in Rabat handed down its verdict this week, sentencing a man born in 1984 to a five-month prison sentence for attempted fraud.
Morocco
Israel Seeks Extradition from Morocco of Suspect in 2021 Nazareth Bombing
Israel has requested that Morocco extradite Nassim Khalibat, a 21-year-old Israeli citizen, who was arrested in Rabat in January and has been wanted since March 2022 for his alleged involvement in a bomb attack carried out in Nazareth in 2021.
Morocco
Moroccan Bus Fares Surge Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Despite Government Subsidies
Bus fares have almost doubled at the bus stations in Casablanca and Rabat on the eve of Eid al-Adha, despite state subsidies to carriers to cope with rising fuel prices.