Morocco’s ’Blue Pearl’ Chefchaouen Struggles as Tourism Plummets Amid Pandemic
8 January 2021
The health crisis related to the coronavirus has had a negative impact on tourism in Chefchaouen, in northern Morocco. Tourists have become scarce.
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Brussels Attacks: Wrongly Accused ’Man in the Hat’ Suspect Cleared After 4-Year Legal Battle
8 January 2021
Fayçal Cheffou, the accused wrongly identified as "the man with the hat", one of the terrorists of the March 22, 2016 attacks, has been granted a dismissal by the Brussels (…)
Morocco’s Passport Ranks 79th Globally, Remains 2nd Strongest in Maghreb
7 January 2021
The Moroccan passport ranks 79th in the annual ranking of the most powerful passports in the world in 2021. It retains its position as the second most powerful passport in the (…)
Morocco Raises Minimum Cigarette Prices to 22 Dirhams in New Tobacco Policy
7 January 2021
Morocco has adopted a new pricing grid for cigarettes, in order to regulate product accessibility and generate some tax revenue.
Moroccan Mother Charged with Murder of 3-Year-Old Son in Safi Tragedy
7 January 2021
In Safi, a beggar strangled one of her seven children, aged 3 years old. She then tried to set fire to her home but was stopped in her tracks.
Pompeo Defends US Shift on Western Sahara, Citing Peace Efforts
7 January 2021
Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, reflects on the US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. He cites the real reasons for this unexpected decision.
Morocco Reports Slight Decline in School Dropout Rates, Minister Says
7 January 2021
School dropout is declining in Morocco. This is at least what the data communicated by Saïd Amzazi, minister in charge of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher (…)
Morocco Extends COVID-19 Emergency Measures as Vaccine Rollout Begins
7 January 2021
Faced with an unflattering epidemiological situation, Morocco has extended the state of health emergency throughout the national territory until February 10, 2021.
Royal Air Maroc Launches Direct Flights Between Casablanca and Dubai
7 January 2021
The airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to launch, starting March 28, 2021, a new direct air route connecting Casablanca to Dubai, with three frequencies per week.
Moroccan Doctor Jailed for Absence During Emergency Birth
7 January 2021
A woman doctor practicing at the health center of the municipality of Talmsset in Essaouira was sentenced to ten months in prison and a fine of 10,000 DH for unjustified (…)