Morocco
Essaouira: Morocco's Rising Tourism Star Challenges Marrakech with $230 Million Investment
A Moroccan city has big ambitions, is hosting many projects and can rival Marrakech, a city considered the best tourist destination in Morocco.
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Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Morocco
Morocco Refutes Claims of High Cadmium in Phosphate Fertilizers Exported to Europe
The allegations that Moroccan phosphate fertilizers are "naturally very high in cadmium" are false.
Morocco
Paris Mosque Rector Rejects Moroccan Claims to Control Institution
In an interview, Chems-Eddine Hafiz, rector of the Great Mosque of Paris (GMP), reacted to the "Moroccan attempts" to take control of the management of the institution, which would be the real estate property of Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends Plans for Major Rabat-Casablanca Highway Project
The National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) has made a surprising decision that could impact the construction project of the Rabat Casablanca Continental Highway.
Sport
Chelsea Eyes Hellas Verona's Belahyane as Potential Midfield Signing
Reda Belahyane, midfielder of Hellas Verona, is on Chelsea’s radar who wants to recruit him during this transfer window and is ready to offer him a very attractive offer.
Morocco
Morocco's Trade Deficit Widens 6.5% as Imports Outpace Export Growth
Morocco’s trade deficit widened by 6.5% at the end of November 2024, reaching 275.74 billion DH against 261.36 billion DH in the same period of the previous year, according to figures from the Office des Changes. Moroccan exports, on the other hand, only grew by 5.2% in the first eleven months of 2024, while imports jumped by 5.7%, further exacerbating this situation.
Morocco
Morocco Plans Massive Logistics Hub Near Casablanca Ahead of 2030 World Cup
The Casablanca-Settat region is working on the construction of the largest logistics area in the province of Nouaceur. This is one of the projects launched as part of the preparations for the World Cup that Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
Morocco
Morocco Set to Begin Liquefied Natural Gas Production by Late 2025
Morocco will produce liquefied natural gas for the first time by the end of 2025, announced Graham Lyon, CEO of the British company Sound Energy, holder of an exploration permit for the Tendrara gas field.
France
Angers Doctor Faces Charges of Racism and Violence Against Moroccan Patient
Accused of racist remarks and physical violence against a Moroccan patient, a general practitioner practicing in Angers is the subject of a criminal complaint for racism. He also appears before the disciplinary chamber of the regional order of physicians of the Pays de la Loire in Nantes, supported by the departmental council of the order of physicians of Maine-et-Loire.
Morocco
Banks Probe Fraud in Moroccan Social Housing Loan Scheme
The internal control services of the banks concerned are conducting investigations into fraud operations related to the "rahn" (pledge) system in social housing apartments.
Morocco
Rabat Launches Major Infrastructure Projects for 2025 and 2030 Soccer Events
In view of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) and co-organizing the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, several construction sites will be opened in Rabat in accordance with a letter dated January 20, 2025 from the Wali of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, Mohamed Yacoubi.
Morocco
Moroccan Experts Warn of Risks in TikTok Marriage Matchmaking Trend
In Morocco, experts are warning against the harmful effects of the marriage program broadcast on social networks, particularly TikTok.