Morocco
US Tightens Visa Rules: $15,000 Bond Required for High-Risk Countries
The United States is becoming increasingly demanding towards nationals of certain countries requesting a visa to enter its territory. Morocco could be affected.
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Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Morocco
Tax Fraud Crackdown: Major Criminal Network Busted in Fez for Fake Invoice Scheme
Inspectors and controllers from the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) are waging a relentless battle against companies, merchants, intermediaries and accountants who carry out fraudulent transactions based on false invoices and fictitious invoices. A criminal network was dismantled in Fez by the elements of the judicial police and the intelligence services.
Morocco
US Reaffirms Support for Moroccan Sovereignty in Western Sahara Dispute
The position of the United States on the Moroccan Sahara remains unchanged. From Algiers, Massad Boulos, senior advisor to President Donald Trump, stated that "genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only viable solution."
Morocco
Moroccan Truckers Freed: Mali-Morocco Intelligence Triumph Over ISIS in Sahel
The four Moroccan truck drivers, kidnapped in January 2025 in northeastern Burkina Faso near the border with Niger, have been released. This is the result of a joint operation between the National Security Agency (ANSE) of Mali and the Directorate General of Studies and Documentation (DGED) of Morocco.
Morocco
Spice Girl Mel B's Moroccan Encore: Star-Studded Second Wedding in Marrakech
After having married at St Paul’s Cathedral in London (United Kingdom) on July 5, a British star and her partner are getting married a second time in Morocco.
France
From Slums to Suburbs: France's Forgotten Immigrant Housing Crisis Resurfaces
Without decent housing, immigrant workers, particularly from Algeria and Morocco, who came to work in the large factories during the 1950s to 1970s, when France was freshly out of the war and being rebuilt, were forced to live in giant slums.
Morocco
Massive Insurance Fraud Ring Busted in Rabat: Doctor and 33 Others Face Trial
An investigation into document falsification and large-scale fraud has resulted in the dismantling of a vast network of fake medical certificates that defrauded insurance companies in Rabat. A doctor is among the arrested and prosecuted individuals.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Foreign Real Estate Tax Evasion Scheme
Following alerts of suspicion received from the European control authorities, particularly in France and Spain, the exchange control and tax authorities have strengthened their coordination within the framework of new joint audit missions, aimed at investigating suspicious real estate transactions carried out by foreigners in Morocco.
Morocco
Euro Surge Boosts European Travelers' Buying Power in Morocco and Beyond
Morocco is among the destinations where European vacationers can enjoy better purchasing power this summer. The reasons? The dollar has fallen against the currently strong euro. The dirham remains weak compared to the European currency.
Morocco
Altice France's $26 Billion Debt Showdown: Court Decision to Reshape Telecom Giant's Future
The Paris Commercial Court (formerly the Commercial Court) will rule on the debt restructuring of Altice France, the group of billionaire Patrick Drahi, the parent company of the SFR operator.
France
Former Moroccan Ministers Defend Dati's Role in Renault Deal Amid Corruption Trial Threat
Former Moroccan ministers have provided written testimonies confirming the strategic role of former Keeper of the Seals, Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture, who risks a trial for corruption, in the launch of the French automotive company Renault’s project in Tangier.
Morocco
Tangier Revolutionizes Public Transit: High-Tech 'Busway' System to Transform Urban Commute by 2029
Faced with rapid urban and demographic growth, Tangier is looking to improve the performance and quality of public transport services. In this regard, the "Al-Boughaz" Intercommunal Cooperation Agency in Tangier has launched an advanced project. This is a high-quality transport system (BHNS) or "Busway".