Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Dollar and Euro, Central Bank Reports
9 March 2019
A good week for the Moroccan currency, which regained some color last week against the European and American currencies.
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Marrakech Cracks Down on Homelessness and Unauthorized Guides in Tourism Push
9 March 2019
Accused of giving a bad image of the city of Marrakech, several dozen homeless people, but also beggars, have been arrested in recent months by the city’s security services.
Morocco’s Human Rights Council Calls for Ban on Child Marriage as Practice Persists
9 March 2019
Despite the reform of the Family Code in 2004 (Moudawana) and the restrictions imposed by the legislator, several tens of thousands of Moroccan girls are still married before (…)
Israeli Judokas Compete in Marrakech Grand Prix Amid Controversy
9 March 2019
As three years ago, Morocco is hosting the Marrakech Judo Grand Prix where, again this edition, Israeli athletes could make the national anthem sound to the dismay of (…)
Four Moroccan Migrants Discovered in Truck at Ceuta Port, Deported
9 March 2019
Four Moroccans who had hidden for more than three days inside a truck were arrested on Thursday by the police services in Ceuta, before being deported to Morocco in accordance (…)
Tensions Escalate: 20 Arrested in Ceuta as Moroccan and Algerian Migrants Clash Over Border Access
8 March 2019
At least twenty arrests were made yesterday by the police in Ceuta following new clashes between Moroccan and Algerian nationals. The origin was a simple "territorial control".
Moroccan Hirak Movement Lawyer Granted Asylum in France After Fleeing Sentence
8 March 2019
Abdessadeq Al Bouchtaoui is in France. The lawyer known for defending several activists of the Hirak movement in the Rif has just obtained political asylum there.
Moroccan Football Federation Suspends Referees for Match-Altering Errors
8 March 2019
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has imposed heavy sanctions on several referees for faults committed during league matches. Without these errors, the results of (…)
Belgian Midfielder Marouane Fellaini Announces International Retirement
8 March 2019
After 89 appearances for the national team and a very good World Cup in Russia last year, the Belgian player of Moroccan origin Marouane Fellaini has just announced his (…)
Violent Clashes Erupt in Moroccan City as Student Protest Turns Chaotic, Police Injured
8 March 2019
The city of Errachidia experienced a very agitated day yesterday with clashes between students and police forces. Many were injured, including police officers.