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Sahbi El Asraoui, 26, wanted in France for a prison sentence and several serious acts of violence, would currently be free. His arrest by Interpol in Marrakech in January was mentioned, as well as a possible extradition to France.
Amendments to the Moroccan Family Code (Moudawana) are being considered. Seven proposals for amendments, previously approved by the Supreme Council of Ulema, were presented in late 2024 to King Mohammed VI by the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq. These proposals affect several aspects of family law, some of which affect Moroccans residing abroad (MRE).
The Moroccan landscape between Rabat and Settat has apparently changed in a matter of weeks. NASA satellite images dated February 14 and March 26, 2025 confirm this: the vegetation has experienced a clear recovery, a direct consequence of the winter rains that fell during this period.
The Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has just announced a new connection with Morocco from Bordeaux, with very competitive round-trip prices.
It is an announcement that has surprised more than one observer on the Moroccan telecommunications market. Maroc Telecom and Inwi, long-time competitors, have decided to join forces. The two operators have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at modernizing the kingdom’s infrastructure, particularly in anticipation of hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-organized with Spain and Portugal.
The Hyatt hotel group plans to open 20 new establishments in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) over the next three years, including in Morocco, according to Manuel Melenchon, one of the group’s regional managers.
For French nationals who plan to get married in Morocco, it is necessary to follow specific administrative procedures, particularly when the union is celebrated before the local Moroccan authorities. The main step involves the competent French consulate general.
The French international and Real Madrid player, Kylian Mbappé, has arrived in Marrakech for a short vacation. He is taking advantage of the current spring weather in the city.
The octogenarian El Miloud El Azaoui, whose disappearance on Sunday afternoon in Farciennes had mobilized authorities and relatives, was found alive on Tuesday. He had left his home, rue Clément Daix, on Sunday, and had not given any sign of life since.
The general strike announced for this Monday, March 31 in Belgium is likely to severely disrupt air traffic at Brussels-Zaventem airport. Royal Air Maroc could be affected.
A general strike, initiated by the FGTB and CSC unions to protest against government projects, will cause major disruptions to air traffic at Brussels-Zaventem airport this Monday, March 31. Attention, therefore, if you plan to take a flight to Morocco.
In an irregular situation, Mohamed Akrafi, 44, was deported from France to Morocco on 21 March 2025. As a result, he will not appear on 15 April before the Pyrénées-Atlantiques assize court as initially planned.