Morocco
Marrakech Outshines Bangkok in Top American Travel Destinations, New Survey Reveals
A famous magazine places two Moroccan cities in its ranking of the 33 cities preferred by Americans.
Author
Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
France
Outrage as Man Lights Cigarette from Eternal Flame at Arc de Triomphe, Sparking Diplomatic Incident
A Moroccan well known to the police services and in regular situation on French territory until October 2025 was arrested and then placed in custody after lighting his cigarette with the flame of the Unknown Soldier. His residence permit will be withdrawn.
Morocco
Moroccan Used Car Market in Crisis: Automakers' Price Hikes Threaten Local Dealers
In Morocco, merchants claim that automakers have driven up the prices of used cars during this summer period.
Sport
French Rugby Tragedy: Parents to Honor Missing Teen with Memorial at Deadly South African Beach
A year after the disappearance of their son, the parents of the French rugby player Medhi Narjissi, aged 17, whose body has not been found, plan to lay a stele in memory of the Stade Toulousain player overlooking Diaz Beach (South Africa).
Morocco
Ryanair Ground Staff Strike Threatens Summer Travel Chaos in Spain
Flights between Morocco and Spain operated by the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair could be disrupted due to a large-scale strike of its ground handling services.
Morocco
Morocco's Highway Toll Hike Sparks Outrage: Jawaz Pass Price Soars to 100 Dirhams
Faced with criticism and denunciations from Moroccans living in Morocco and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), the National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) had to provide explanations on the increase in the price of the "Jawaz" card, which has gone from 50 dirhams with an initial credit of 40 dirhams to 80 dirhams without any credit included.
Spain
Beachgoers Thwart Dramatic Migrant Boat Landing on Spanish Coast
While they arrived in boats and were trying to escape, young illegal Moroccans were arrested by vacationers on the Sotillo beach in Castell de Ferro, Granada, Spain.
France
Overloaded Belgian Van Bound for Morocco Busted: 7-Ton Vacation Haul Halted in France
A van loaded to the brim transporting Belgian tourists on their way to Morocco was intercepted by the gendarmerie elements of the Gironde region during this vacation period.
Sport
Liverpool Snubbed: World Cup Star Amrabat Chooses Man United Over Klopp's Reds
While it wanted to acquire the services of a Moroccan player who shone during the 2022 Qatar World Cup and was on the radar of several clubs, Liverpool faced the categorical refusal of the Atlas Lion.
Morocco
Morocco's Secret Role: Kingpin of Algerian Independence Revealed in Declassified French Documents
The classified French secret documents of July 27, 1959 addressed to General Challe in Algeria reveal the predominant role of Morocco in the Algerian revolution under the leadership of King Mohammed V until the independence of the neighboring country.
Morocco
Morocco's Motorway Card Price Hike Sparks Outrage Among Locals and Expatriates
The decision of the National Motorway Company of Morocco to increase the price of the "Jawaz" prepaid payment card is not well received by road users - Moroccans living in the kingdom and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). They are asking for a revision of its pricing and management policy, in order to guarantee equitable access to smart payment services without imposing them as a mandatory option, and in compliance with the company’s commitments to citizens.
Morocco
Morocco's Real Estate Market Grinds to Halt: Tax Certificate Chaos Derails Summer Sales
The Moroccan real estate market is in a state of shock during this summer period marking the return of Moroccans living abroad (MRE) to Morocco due to the blockage of the tax clearance certificate.