Apple Maps Update Affirms Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
5 January 2022
The latest update to Apple Maps presents a map of Morocco including the Sahara, thus confirming the kingdom’s sovereignty over this territory.
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US AFRICOM Seeks to Expand Military Partnership with Morocco
2 January 2022
Hailing the cooperation and coordination with the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) over the past year, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) says it wants to strengthen (…)
Moroccan Authorities Allow Private Jets for Mega-Wedding Near Marrakech Amid Flight Restrictions
29 December 2021
Hundreds of Americans and Israelis will soon travel to Marrakech for a mega-wedding party. The Moroccan authorities have already authorized the landing of private jets on (…)
American Tourist’s Death in Madrid Hotel Leads to Arrests of Two Suspects
28 December 2021
An American tourist was found dead in early November in his room at the Palace Hotel in Madrid. After investigation, the police apprehended the alleged perpetrators of the (…)
Morocco Bolsters Air Defense with French VL-MICA Missile System Acquisition
28 December 2021
Morocco has announced the acquisition of the French VL-MICA missile system, in order to "protect vital and sensitive installations in particular against air and missile threats".
Morocco, Israel, and US Celebrate One Year of Trilateral Partnership, Envision Limitless Potential
23 December 2021
Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, participated this Wednesday, December 22, in the videoconference celebration of (…)
Former US Ambassador to Morocco Plans Moorish-Style Guest House in Palm Beach
22 December 2021
David Fischer, former US ambassador to Morocco and his wife, have acquired a home in Florida and plan to transform it by adopting a Moorish style and Moroccan architecture. The (…)
Morocco Arrests ISIS-Linked Extremist in Joint Operation with US
18 December 2021
An extremist linked to the terrorist organization Daesh was arrested on Thursday by the services of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) in Salé in (…)
American Airlines Considers Reviving Philadelphia-Casablanca Direct Flight in 2023
17 December 2021
The airline American Airlines is considering launching a direct air link between its base in Philadelphia and Casablanca-Mohammed V airport, the launch of which had been (…)
US State Department Praises Morocco’s Counterterrorism Strategy in 2020 Report
17 December 2021
The United States has congratulated Morocco on its counterterrorism policy, hailing the good bilateral cooperation in this area.