Spain
Sebta Business Group Decries Border Restrictions on Moroccan Tourists
The Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Sebta is unhappy with the mistreatment of Moroccan tourists. They can no longer cross the border due to an "unjustified ban".
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Transport
Morocco
Casablanca Tram Collision with Truck Disrupts Service, Delays Commuters
A collision between a tram (line T1) and a heavy vehicle significantly disrupted traffic on the line on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
Spain
Ceuta's Smart Border Plan Faces EU Hurdles and Privacy Concerns
If there is a project linking Morocco to Spain that is struggling to materialize, it is the implementation of a smart border system, equipped with cameras for the control of pedestrians with facial recognition as the main point. The reason is the lack of unanimity at the European level, as well as the tightening of legislation.
Morocco
Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Casablanca Tram Accident, Adding to Safety Concerns
Another tramway accident in Casablanca. It adds to an already poor record. Indeed, according to RATP Dev Casablanca, more than 141 people were killed in a tramway accident in 2018. This time, it was an elderly pedestrian who was hit Monday while trying to cross the track.
Morocco
Casablanca Parking Controversy: Driver Charged 100 Dirhams for 43-Minute Stay at Train Station
By parking his car in front of the Casa-Voyageurs Station, a Casablanca resident was far from imagining that he would pay 100 dirhams for 43 minutes of parking, or more than 2 dirhams per minute.
Morocco
Rabat-Salé Cable Car Project Proposed to Connect Moroccan Cities Across Bouregreg River
The two banks of the Bouregreg could soon be connected by air as well. The announcement was made by Kader Hassan, head of investments at Africa 50.
Spain
Moroccan Authorities Seize 11 kg of Cocaine at Tanger Med Port, Two Arrested
Elements of the National Security of the Port of Tanger-Med, in coordination with the Royal Gendarmerie, thwarted, on Sunday, September 29, an operation to traffic 11 kg and 350 grams of cocaine. The goods were hidden in an international transport truck.
Morocco
Morocco Scraps Travel Forms at Air and Land Borders, Sea Ports to Follow
It was on Monday, September 16 that the decision to abolish the embarkation/disembarkation form containing information on travelers departing or arriving in the Kingdom came into effect. The measure concerns air, land and sea transport.
Morocco
Casablanca Launches Tender for High-Capacity Bus Lines, Aiming for 2021 Rollout
The SDL Casa-Transports has launched tenders for the diversion of underground networks on the trajectory of 2 high-level service bus (BHNS) lines. To this end, the contracts will be awarded in September and October 2019.
France
Moroccan Van Driver Caught with 5-Ton Overload on French Highway
The driver of a van registered in Morocco chose to drive with an overload of more than 5 tons. The police did not take long to apprehend him on the A7 motorway near Portes-lès-Valence in the Drôme region.
Morocco
Rabat Residents Urged to Participate in World Car-Free Day on September 22
As part of the celebration of World Car-Free Day scheduled for September 22, the Association "Youth of the 21st Century" which is preparing the 3rd edition of the event at the local level, has called on the residents of the capital not to take their cars.
Morocco
Moroccan Port Releases Travel Advisory for Expats Returning Home
The Tanger Med Port indicates the conduct to be followed by Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to avoid the exceptional traffic observed during the last week of August 2018 as part of the return phase of the Marhaba Operation.