
Illegal Palm Tree Trade Threatens Morocco's Oasis Ecosystems
In the Zagora region of Morocco, an illegal palm tree trafficking is thriving, threatening the fragile oasis ecosystems.

In the Zagora region of Morocco, an illegal palm tree trafficking is thriving, threatening the fragile oasis ecosystems.

The governor of the province of Tinghir, Ismaïl Heikel, has recently decided to ban the cultivation of red and yellow watermelons throughout the municipalities under his jurisdiction, for the 2024-2025 agricultural season.

Two gendarmes from the city of Agdz, in the Zagora region, were arrested and questioned on suspicion of corruption, following a complaint filed by a citizen.

In Zagora, a 16-year-old high school student has been missing for about a month. Her parents are desperately searching for her and calling for help.

The governor of the province of Zagora has taken new measures to limit the cultivation of red and yellow watermelon and ban it in certain areas. These measures aim to preserve the water resources of the province, in this period of severe drought.

The mysterious disease that has caused the death of many dromedaries in Zagora and M’hamid El Ghizlane has been almost identified.

A resident of the Zaouia Ben Khlil douar was sentenced by the court of first instance of Zagora to two months in prison, including one month firm, for having mutilated a donkey. The man will also have to pay a fine of 200 dirhams.

Affected by a rare disease, many dromedaries have died in Zagora and Mhamid El Ghizlane, to the surprise of breeders and tourism professionals. The latter are calling on the authorities and competent bodies for help.

A French racing driver died from injuries sustained in an accident on Monday during the Rallye du Maroc near Zagora.

A married woman and mother of five children is accused by her husband of adultery with a moqaddem in the douar of Afella N’Dra, in the Zagora region. She denies the allegations.

The Association of Friends of the Environment in the province of Zagora is calling on the Ministry of the Interior and the governor to save the province, hit by drought and water scarcity.

Due to the intense drought, the severe water shortage and the quality of the fruit, the Ministry of the Interior has decided to temporarily suspend the cultivation of red watermelon for one year in the Zagora region.