Marrakech’s Craft Exports Surge 31%, Led by Copper and Wood Products
4 February 2019
Just over 246 million dirhams worth of craft products were exported by the city of Marrakech last year, compared to 187 million in 2017, an increase of 31.25%.
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Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Dollar, Weakens vs Euro as Reserves Hold Steady
4 February 2019
During the week of January 24 to 30, 2019, the Moroccan currency appreciated by 0.33% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.21% against the euro.
Souss-Massa Council Approves $77 Million for Agadir Bypass Highway Project
4 February 2019
New developments for the Agadir bypass highway, whose budget for the first two phases has just been adopted by the Souss-Massa Regional Council.
Swiss Cigarettes Sold in Morocco More Toxic Than European Counterparts, Investigation Reveals
4 February 2019
"Swiss Made" is not necessarily synonymous with quality. Did you know that cigarettes manufactured in Switzerland and sold in Morocco are much more toxic than those supplied to (…)
French Islamic Leader Apologizes for Remarks on Late King Hassan II’s Role in Headscarf Affair
4 February 2019
The president of the Foundation of Islam in France (FIF), Ghaleb Bencheikh, says he regrets the comments made on January 31 regarding the intervention of the late King Hassan (…)
French Lawmaker Faces Prosecution for Misuse of Association Funds
4 February 2019
Legal troubles for the French MP of Moroccan origin Mustapha Laabid, who is facing prosecution for breach of trust in the management of his association.
Flu Outbreak in Morocco: 11 Dead, 32 Hospitalized as Health Ministry Reports Normal Seasonal Trends
4 February 2019
New report from the Ministry of Health which reports 11 deaths in Morocco due to complications related to the flu A.
Moroccan National Caught Smuggling Over 40,000 Euros at Tanger-Med Port
4 February 2019
The sum of 40,320 euros was seized on Sunday by customs services at the port of Tanger-Med, according to a customs source cited by the MAP.
Minibus Crash in Morocco Leaves 14 Injured, 10 Critically
3 February 2019
A traffic accident that occurred on Friday evening on the national road between Settat and Berrechid left several injured, some of them in serious condition.
Moroccan Crown Prince Attends Funeral of French Royal Descendant in Paris
3 February 2019
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan represented King Mohammed VI at the funeral of Count of Paris, Henri d’Orléans, which took place on Saturday at the Royal Chapel of Saint Louis in Dreux.