Morocco
Tangier's Corniche Makeover Boosts Tourism, Clears Illegal Vendors
The corniche in Tangier is getting a makeover and is positioning itself among the choice tourist sites for national and international visitors.
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Tangier
Morocco
Food Poisoning Outbreak in Tangier: 26 Workers Sickened by Street Vendor's 'Saïkouk'
In Tangier, the consumption of "saïkouk", a barley semolina soaked in buttermilk, caused intoxication in about thirty workers.
Spain
Tanger-Med Port Expansion Challenges Algeciras' Dominance in Mediterranean Shipping
Just a few days after its extension, the Port of Tanger-Med stands out as one of the best in the Strait and the Mediterranean, to the point of dethroning its Spanish neighbor Algeciras.
Morocco
Tangier to Restore Historic Spanish Bullring and Theater in $1.3 Million Project
A call for tenders will be launched in September for the rehabilitation and management of two emblematic cultural sites in Tangier. The Plaza de Toros and the Cervantes Theater, two places belonging to the Spanish heritage, will be the subject of a rehabilitation worth 13 million dirhams.
Morocco
Chaos in Tangier as Stolen Cash Scattered on Street, Drivers Scramble
They don’t fall from the sky but from a car. Several motorists did not hesitate to stop in the middle of the street to take possession of several thousand dirhams, thrown to the ground.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Expands European Routes with New Flights to Rotterdam and London-Gatwick
The Moroccan airline, Royal Air Maroc , has just announced new flights, starting next fall. It is thus planned to serve Rotterdam and London-Gatwick, from Nador, Tangier and Rabat.
Morocco
Attempted Robbery at Tangier Money Transfer Agency Leaves One Injured, Suspect Arrested
A young man, about twenty years old, was arrested on Saturday, June 29, 2019, by the Tangier police, following an attempted robbery of a money transfer agency.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Tanger-Med II Port, Boosting Global Maritime Connections
For the inauguration of the vast project that is Tanger-Med II, King Mohammed VI was represented by the Crown Prince, Moulay El Hassan . Last Friday, June 28, the prince proceeded to launch the port operations of this platform, which is presented as a source of pride; it will succeed in connecting Morocco to 77 countries and 186 ports, thus helping to establish the Kingdom on the international maritime scene.
Morocco
Morocco's Tangier-Med Port Set to Become Global Shipping Hub, Maersk Reports
Morocco will become one of the largest transshipment hubs in the world in the coming years, said the Danish shipowner, A.P. Moller-Maersk. This will be achieved thanks to the addition of the APM Med-Port terminals, with a capacity of 5 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), at the Port of Tangier-Med.
Morocco
Morocco's Tanger-Med Port Expands to Become Mediterranean's Largest Container Hub
Tanger-Med has made it possible to attract a large part of world trade, thanks to the international dimension of its port. The largest port in Africa, with a capacity of 3.5 million 20" containers in 2018, will see its volume increase to 6 million, thanks to an investment of 1.3 billion euros.
Morocco
Tangier Authorities Face Backlash Over Mass Culling of Stray Dogs
The Tangier City Hall is currently carrying out the execution of many stray dogs, using live ammunition and poisoned meat pieces. Thus, the inhabitants of the city of the Strait, who have pets, should no longer let them go out alone.
Morocco
Morocco Warns Swimmers: 3 Beaches Deemed Unsafe in 2019 Report
As every year, the list of beaches where it is dangerous to swim in Morocco is eagerly awaited by vacationers. In 2019, there are three of them.