Morocco
Moroccan Date Producers Face Competition as Ramadan Approaches
A few days before the start of Ramadan, Algerian and Tunisian dates are flooding the Moroccan market, much to the dismay of local producers.
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Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Sport
Tottenham Targets World Cup Star Sofyan Amrabat in Midfield Transfer Push
Tottenham is coming back for Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat whom they failed to recruit during the January 2023 transfer window. This time, they want to make an offer to crush the competition.
Morocco
Morocco Helps Drive 65% Passenger Surge at Brussels Airport in February
The attendance at Brussels Airport (Brussels-Zaventem) increased by 65% in February 2023 compared to the same period last year. This is partly due to Morocco, one of the ten most visited countries last month.
Morocco
Jamel Debbouze Eyed for Season 4 of Amazon's 'LOL: Last One Laughing' French Edition
If Philippe Lacheau’s wish were to come true, the Franco-Moroccan comedian Jamel Debbouze would participate in season 4 of "Lol, Who Laughs!", whose filming should soon begin.
Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Weakens Against Euro, Gains on Dollar as Foreign Reserves Rise
The Moroccan currency has depreciated by 0.43% against the euro and appreciated by 0.29% against the US dollar, during the period from March 9 to 15, 2023. This is specified in the indicators published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) .
Morocco
Reality TV Star Moundir Zoughari Wins Marrakech Poker Open, Secures €60,000 Prize
After 10 years of hard work, Moundir Zoughari won his first major poker tournament in Marrakech. A consecration for the former "Koh-Lanta" candidate.
Morocco
French Pension Protests Disrupt Royal Air Maroc Flights to France
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is once again forced to cancel flights to and from France due to the continued protests against the pension reform and the postponement of the legal retirement age to 64.
Sport
Moroccan-French Star Nawal Hatta Leads Bergerac Handball to Breakout Season
Thanks to the French woman of Moroccan origin Nawal Hatta , the Bergerac Périgord Pourpre Handball (BPPH) is achieving very good performances this year.
France
Franco-Moroccan Candidate Barred from French Overseas By-Election over Campaign Finance Issues
The Franco-Moroccan Ahmed Eddarraz , former candidate for the French legislative elections in the 9th constituency of French citizens abroad (which includes Morocco), will not be able to participate in the new by-elections to be held in April.
Sport
Real Betis Eyes Summer Move for Barcelona's Moroccan Talent Ezzalzouli
Abdessamad Ezzazouli , the Moroccan gem of FC Barcelona, currently on loan to Osasuna, is still in the sights of Real Betis. The club intends to enter into negotiations with the Catalan club to recruit him during the summer transfer window.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Adjusts Flight Schedules as Morocco Switches to GMT Time
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has decided to change the schedules of its flights. This decision follows the announcement of the switch to GMT time in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco's Interest Wanes in Italian FREMM Frigates for Navy Modernization
Morocco seems to be losing interest in the FREMM multi-mission frigates produced by the Italian maritime company Fincantieri, which it wanted to buy since 2021.