“The link that unites Morocco to France must be restored” Relations between Paris and Rabat have been under severe strain in recent years, particularly due to France’s rapprochement with Algeria and its ambiguous position on the Sahara issue. Christophe Boutin, a political scientist and professor of public law in Caen, believes that it is time […]
Settat: Deadly family quarrel, father in custody In Settat, a father beat his 33-year-old son to death during a violent family dispute. He was arrested and placed in police custody. A dispute turns into tragedy in the Oulad Said region, near Settat. On Saturday, H. A, a 33-year-old man, died following a quarrel with his […]
On the beaches, prices ruin the holidays of MREs Moroccan holidaymakers, particularly Moroccans living abroad (MRE), are struggling to enjoy this holiday period on the beaches. The reason is the exorbitant prices charged by restaurants, cafes and shops. Grilled sardines for 100 dirhams, a glass of tea for 20 dirhams, parasol rental from 100 to […]
Morocco: Heavy Sanctions for Taxi Drivers In Morocco, fines will now be imposed on taxi drivers who refuse to transport customers to their chosen destinations. Other measures are also planned. After addressing repeated complaints from passengers about the refusal of some drivers to transport them to short-distance destinations, Moroccan authorities have taken some measures. These […]
Olympic Games ceremony censored in Morocco The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games was full of colour and innovation, but controversial scenes deemed provocative and blasphemous towards religion were censored by television stations in Algeria and Morocco. Drag queens, men transformed or disguised as women, and other expressions of support for […]
Sahara: Polisario violently attacks France In response to its support for the Moroccan plan for autonomy in the Sahara, the “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR) announced the exclusion of France from any initiative linked to the decolonization of this territory, including the United Nations Mission for the Organization of a Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). […]
An MRE violently attacked by a taxi driver in Nador A Moroccan resident in Germany, on holiday with his family in Morocco, filed a complaint with the Nador court against a taxi driver whom he accuses of assault with a bladed weapon. In his complaint, Nadorville received a copy, the MRE explains that he was […]
Tarik Sektioui’s reaction after Morocco’s defeat Tarik Sektioui, the coach of the Moroccan Olympic team, expressed his “great disappointment” after the Atlas Lions’ defeat against Ukraine on Saturday in Saint-Étienne. He hopes for a victory against Iraq next Tuesday to qualify for the round of 16 of the Olympic tournament. “I feel a great disappointment […]
Air Canada cancels Casablanca-Montreal flight after altercation An Air Canada flight from Casablanca to Montreal was cancelled following an altercation between the cabin manager and passengers. Tensions escalated when the cabin crew member and passengers got into an altercation. In videos posted by Jalal Belayane and other passengers on social media, the flight attendant can […]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Transgender Controversy Among Moroccan Christians THE Moroccan Christians are divided over the appearance of transgender people simulating the Last Supper at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. While the Union of Moroccan Christians “strongly” supports this initiative, the Coordination of Moroccan Christians categorically rejects it. These appearances of […]