El Jadida Bans Mobile Cafes, Sparking Debate on Urban Street Vendors
2 July 2024
The authorities of El Jadida have decided to ban the activity of mobile cafes in certain specific areas of the city.
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Tangier Authorities Shut Down 20 Cafes for Illegal Shisha Services
28 June 2024
In Tangier, several cafes have been closed due to non-compliance with the legal and organizational regulations in force as part of the inspection controls.
Controversy Erupts Over Unauthorized Café Construction in Moroccan Roundabout
26 June 2024
In Morocco, voices are being raised against the construction of a two-story café in the middle of a roundabout in the commune of Sidi Allal Bahraoui, in the province of Khémisset.
Dar Bouazza Beach Businesses Face Eviction Threat Over Public Land Use
24 June 2024
Although they received a notification at the end of February ordering them to vacate the premises within 15 days, the restaurants and private beaches of Dar Bouazza continue to (…)
Moroccan Cafes Spark Outrage with ’Couples Only’ Policy in Nador
23 June 2024
Some cafes in the city of Nador are turning away their single customers, telling them that these establishments are reserved only for couples and families. A practice that has (…)
Morocco’s Cafe and Restaurant Price Hikes Spark Outrage, Threaten Tourism
23 June 2024
In Tetouan, cafe and restaurant users are exploding with anger. The origin of this discontent is the exorbitant prices that could ruin their summer vacations.
Marrakech Authorities Shut Down 185 Snack Bars in Major Health Crackdown
11 June 2024
The authorities in Marrakech have carried out a large-scale control operation of snack bars, closing nearly 200 establishments to preserve the health of Marrakechis and tourists.
Health Inspections Force Closure of Multiple Fast Food Outlets in Northern Morocco
8 June 2024
In M’diq-Fnideq, several fast food establishments and ice cream parlors have been temporarily closed due to non-compliance with the legal and organizational regulations in (…)
McDonald’s and KFC Face Boycotts Over Perceived Israel Support Amid Gaza Conflict
26 May 2024
Accused of supporting the Israeli army in its current offensive in the Gaza Strip, the American brand McDonald’s is the target of a boycott campaign in Western Asia and Europe (…)
Morocco’s Restaurant Industry in Crisis: Thousands of Cafes Close, Jobs Lost
22 May 2024
In recent months, the restaurant and cafe sector has been struggling to get back on its feet. This is evidenced by the number of establishments that have closed in the (…)