Morocco
Morocco Reopens Nightclubs in Tangier as COVID-19 Cases Decline
The authorities of the Wilaya of Tangier have decided to reopen the nightclubs starting Wednesday, March 9, 2022, nearly two years after their closure for health reasons.
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Tangier
Morocco
Barceló Hotel Group Expands Moroccan Presence with $76 Million Investment
After the Barceló Fès Medina it recently acquired, the Barceló hotel group plans to open the Barceló Tanger in June. The chain has accumulated an investment of 70 million euros in the acquisition, renovation and repositioning of establishments in Morocco.
Morocco
Repsol and Ravago to Build Major Automotive Polypropylene Plant in Morocco
Repsol and Ravago plan to build the largest polypropylene (PP) compound plant for the automotive sector in Morocco. It will be located in the Tangier free zone and will be operational as of 2023.
Morocco
Moroccan Far-Left Leader Released After Brief Detention Over Check Dispute
A few hours after his arrest in a hotel in Tangier on Sunday, March 6, 2022, Abdellah El Harif, member of the national office of the far-left party Annahj Addimocrati, was released. He was accused of issuing checks without provision.
Morocco
Moroccan Notary and Wife Arrested for Multi-Million Dirham Fraud Scheme
The elements of the judicial police of Tangier in collaboration with those of Tetouan have arrested a notary and his wife, accused of embezzlement, fraud and issuing checks without provision. Several arrest warrants had been issued against them.
Morocco
Moroccan Far-Left Leader Arrested in Tangier for Alleged Check Fraud
Accused of issuing bad checks, Abdellah El Harif, a member of the far-left party Annahj Addimocrati (the Democratic Way), was arrested this Sunday, March 6, 2022 in a hotel in Tangier.
Morocco
Tangier Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Theft and Evidence Tampering
An investigation has been opened by the prefectural judicial police service of Tangier to determine the "criminal acts and excesses attributed to a sergeant on duty" in Beni Makada.
Morocco
Tangier Bank Manager Arrested in Midnight Treasure Hunt Scheme
The national security agents of Beni Makada in Tangier arrested in flagrante delicto on Sunday, February 27, 2022, three individuals, including the manager of a bank branch. They would be involved in a treasure hunt in one of the neighborhoods of the city.
Morocco
Ryanair to Resume Flights to Six Moroccan Cities from Seville in March
Ryanair has announced the resumption of its air links to and from Morocco from its base in Seville, starting March 1. The company will connect six Moroccan cities including the capital, Rabat.
Morocco
Turkish Auto Parts Maker Expands Morocco Plant, Creating 276 New Jobs
The Turkish group Martur Fompack, known internationally for the manufacture of automotive seats, will inaugurate the expansion of its plant in Tangier, on an additional area of 3,500 m².
Spain
Spain Vows Firm Response to Morocco's Military Buildup Near Ceuta and Melilla
The Spanish government has assured that "it will act firmly" if the territorial integrity of Spain is violated by Morocco, which has announced the deployment of anti-aircraft systems in Tangier and Nador, near Ceuta and Melilla.
Spain
Air Nostrum Expands Summer Routes to Morocco from Spanish Cities
Air Nostrum announces the launch of new routes to Morocco. The Iberia group airline will operate flights from Malaga to Casablanca, Tetouan, Tangier and Nador from June 1 to October 29.