Morocco
Morocco Accelerates High-Speed Rail Project Ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal is giving a boost to the major Ligne grande vitesse (LGV) project connecting Kenitra to Marrakech.
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Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Morocco
Kuwaiti Singer Arrested in Marrakech Prostitution Raid
A famous Kuwaiti singer is among the people arrested in a villa set up for prostitution in a residence located in the tourist area of Agdal, on Mohammed VI Avenue in Marrakech.
Spain
Moroccan Teen Forced onto Spanish Streets after Aging Out of Migrant Center
After being chased like a "dog" from a reception center for unaccompanied minors, an 18-year-old Moroccan finds himself forced to sleep on the street.
Sport
German Court Orders Mainz to Reinstate Player Fired Over Pro-Palestinian Posts
A German court has ruled in favor of the Dutch player of Moroccan origin Anwar El Ghazi who sued it after his dismissal by Mainz for his pro-Palestinian posts on social media.
Morocco
InDrive Driver Arrested in Rabat for Alleged Assault on YouTuber
The police services have arrested an InDrive driver in Rabat, for insults and threats of violence, and then placed him in custody. He was the subject of a complaint filed by a Youtuber.
Morocco
Morocco Introduces New Regulations for Electric Scooters and E-Bikes
Mohamed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, wants to regulate the use of scooters and other new means of transport.
Morocco
Tangier Parking Rates Double, Sparking Outrage Among Drivers
The price of parking in the Somagec Parking lot, located in the administrative district of the city of Tangier, has doubled to the great dismay of motorists. Exasperated, they are calling on the mayor of the city, Monir El Limouri, to act.
Morocco
Marrakech Bus Fare Hike Sparks Outrage as Alsa Raises Prices on Key Routes
Human rights activists are up in arms against the increase by the "Alsa" company of fares on certain urban and suburban transport lines, particularly the line connecting Marrakech to Benguerir. They call on the competent authorities to intervene.
Morocco
Tangier Expands Video Surveillance Network in $14 Million Public Safety Initiative
The municipality of Tangier, the Ministry of the Interior, the wilaya and the council of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region and the Agency for the Promotion and Development of the North (APDN) have signed an agreement for a program aimed at extending the video surveillance network in public spaces and organizing traffic and driving.
Morocco
Miss France 2005 Cindy Fabre Hosts Lavish Second Wedding in Marrakech
After the religious ceremony celebrated in Dijon, Cindy Fabre, Miss France 2005 and director of the Miss France committee, and her husband Sylvain Camos flew to Marrakech this week for a second wedding reception.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Illegal Motorcycle Taxi Services in Major Cities
A new mode of transportation is emerging in Tangier and other Moroccan cities. However, it is considered illegal by the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit.
Morocco
Etisalat Considers Exiting Morocco After Maroc Telecom Hit with $645 Million Fine
A record fine is pushing Etisalat to consider ending its Moroccan adventure. The Emirati group holds 53% of Maroc Telecom.