An American citizen has been the victim of fraud during the purchase of a property in Marrakech. Her translator manipulated the sales contract to register himself as a co-buyer, leading to prosecution for fraud and the involvement of the notary.
A sophisticated network involving experts and mechanics has been dismantled after the diversion of 1.5 million dirhams. The investigation reveals an organized system of overcharging and validation of fraudulent claims.
A Moroccan living in Belgium fell victim to a sophisticated romance scam after transferring 180,000 dirhams to a woman he met on Instagram. The suspect is now facing prosecution for fraud and falsifying identity documents.
Victim of a massive scam in Dubai that cost him his fortune, Moroccan-born singer Chico Slimani revealed that he had to completely rebuild his life. Now a fitness guru, the former X Factor contestant organizes spiritual retreats, reconnecting in particular with his roots in the Atlas.
The figure is surprising. In 2025, no less than 4,861 complaints were filed against notaries in Morocco . During a meeting in Casablanca with the National Order of the Profession, the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, gave a scathing assessment of a sector in full turmoil, where criminal sanctions and dismissals are multiplying to restore the trust of citizens.
The case is likely to cause a stir in Casablanca. An influential real estate developer from Bouskoura is accused of pressuring his clients to make cash payments, even though his project is heavily mortgaged and legally unsellable. Revelations about a race against time that looks like a desperate escape.
Arriving at the airport and taking a taxi can turn into a financial nightmare . A study analyzing thousands of complaints on Reddit reveals the riskiest destinations. While Turkey dominates this global ranking of scams, Morocco is well placed in the top 10.
Online travel forums, true goldmines of information, regularly see discussions bloom about the misadventures and scams encountered on vacation, particularly in Morocco.
A customer thought she had prevailed against her bank after a favorable first judgment in February, but the courts decided otherwise on appeal. The Rabat Court has just overturned this decision, ordering the borrower to repay a loan of nearly 600,000 dirhams that she had never received, as the funds had been misappropriated by a notary.
A businessman thought he was investing in a miracle substance to extract treasures , he left a fortune there. The Marrakech police have just put an end to the activities of a gang that managed to extort ten million dirhams from its victim by selling the myth of "red mercury".
The General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) has launched an in-depth investigation into the management of the vehicle fleet of three public institutions. The auditors are closely examining long-term rental contracts worth a total of more than 20 million dirhams, amid suspicions of conflicts of interest and favoritism.
A Spanish tourist shared her travel experience in Morocco on TikTok, providing tips to avoid being scammed.