Morocco
Spain's Tourism Protests Drive British Vacationers to North Africa
In Spain, protests against mass tourism persist. A situation that benefits Morocco and Tunisia, which are welcoming more British tourists than in the past.
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Spain
Morocco
Marrakech Tops Global Ranking of Most Relaxing Cities, Study Finds
A specialized platform places a Moroccan city at the top of the most relaxing cities, ahead of European cities like Seville (Spain).
Spain
Ryanair Shifts Focus to Morocco as Spanish Routes Decline
Morocco expects an influx of travelers during the high tourist season. Meanwhile, airlines like Ryanair are seeking to strengthen their connection with the kingdom after the winter season when attendance was not as expected.
Spain
EasyJet Flight Diverted to Madrid After Passenger Turns Violent Mid-Air
An EasyJet plane traveling from London to Marrakech had to make an emergency landing in Madrid due to the aggressive behavior of a passenger on board the flight.
Spain
Spain Retains Control of Western Sahara Airspace, Straining Morocco Relations
Spain continues to control the Sahara airspace. Pedro Sanchez has not transferred the management of this space to Morocco, as agreed after the normalization of relations between the two countries in April 2022, following Sanchez’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara.
Spain
Spanish Court Revokes Citizenship of Moroccan Man for Lack of Integration
The Audiencia Nacional has annulled the Spanish nationality granted to a man of Moroccan origin, deeming the decision to grant this nationality issued by the competent authorities at the end of October 2022 contrary to the law.
Spain
Spanish Authorities Seek Extradition of Drug Kingpin from Dubai in Major Cocaine Ring Case
Spain is pressuring Dubai to hand over two drug lords involved in a large-scale cocaine and cannabis trafficking operation, particularly with Morocco.
Spain
Moroccan Consulate Faces Legal Action Over Unpaid Compensation in Wrongful Dismissal Case
For not having respected for a year the court’s decision in favor of an employee wrongfully dismissed, the Moroccan consulate in Murcia was back in court this Wednesday. The victim requested the seizure of the consular institution’s accounts to force it to pay the remainder of her compensation.
Belgium
Belgium's MR Party Leader Pushes for Recognition of Moroccan Sahara
During a new stay in Morocco, Georges-Louis Bouchez, president of MR, reiterated his support for the Moroccan nature of the Sahara and intends to work towards changing his country’s position. Unlike France, Spain, and the United States, Belgium does not yet recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
Sport
PSG Star Hakimi Parties with Barcelona Players After Travis Scott Concert
Taking advantage of his rest period, PSG’s Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi flew to Spain on Sunday where he attended a private concert by American rapper Travis Scott in a nightclub, accompanied by FC Barcelona players who had just beaten Real Madrid in a fiercely contested clasico.
Sport
PSG Star Achraf Hakimi Acquires Spanish Club Where His Career Began
The 26-year-old Moroccan right-back of PSG, Achraf Hakimi , is now the owner of a Spanish club.
Sport
Racist Abuse Mars Spanish Youth Soccer Match, Club Demands Action
A racist incident targeting Moroccans occurred again on Sunday during a football match between Club Don Bosco de Valladolid’s B team and its counterpart CD Adev Zafiro. Don Bosco condemns these acts and asks the Royal Football Federation of Castilla y León to impose an exemplary sanction on those responsible.