Morocco: Ecology Minister Criticized for Purchasing Diesel Cars The Minister for Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, finds herself at the heart of a new controversy linked to theacquisition of new company carsNot only are they criticized for being very expensive, but some also run on diesel. This car acquisition affair comes after an […]
Tourism: Morocco breaks historic record Morocco’s tourism revenues reached a new record during the first seven months of 2024, particularly during the summer period. According to Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, these revenues jumped by 3.5% compared to the same period the previous year, reaching 59.4 billion dirhams. An increase of 2 billion dirhams which […]
Morocco: Frenchman arrested for murder in Ifrane A French national was arrested this Friday in Ifrane on the basis of information transmitted by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The man was actively wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by the French authorities.
Futsal World Cup: Morocco attacks Portugal for first place in the group The Atlas Lions, already qualified for the round of 16 of the Futsal World Cup, will face the defending champion, the PortugalThis clash is of capital importance for both teams. First place in Group E is at stake, a major challenge that could […]
Good news for Hakim Ziyech The Moroccan midfielder, Hakim Ziyech, returned to Istanbul to continue his rehabilitation after an injury he sustained playing for the Atlas Lions. This bodes well for fans of Galatasaray and the Moroccan national football team. Injured during the match against Lesotho, counting for the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup […]
In Tangier, construction is prohibited Dozens of Tangier residents are fed up with the fact that state services have been refusing to issue them building permits for the past ten years while the cost of rents in the city of Tangier continues to rise. They are asking the wali of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, Younes […]
Morocco: Retired judge sentenced to three years in prison Prosecuted in detention after accusing judicial officials in a video of having facilitated the “illegal appropriation of land belonging to her father,” retired judge Malika El Amri was sentenced by the criminal court of first instance of Aïn Sebaa. The verdict was announced on Thursday evening. […]
Fatal accident at Saint-Avold toll: suspect surrenders after fleeing to Morocco Returning from Morocco, the driver of a stolen vehicle involved in a fatal accident on August 13 in Moselle has been placed in custody. His co-perpetrator has been placed under judicial supervision. A Citroën Berlingo stolen from an association was involved in a fatal […]
Towards the end of Starbucks in Morocco? The boycott campaigns launched in several Arab countries such as Morocco, Egypt and Jordan in response to the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip have had significant consequences for the American coffee chain Starbucks managed by the Kuwaiti Alshaya group. The sale of shares in Starbucks’ Middle East […]
A major investment at Fez airport Morocco is working on the expansion and redevelopment of Fez-Saïss airport in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-organize alongside Spain and Portugal. In this sense, the National Airports Office (ONDA) has launched a call for tenders with pre-selection. The extension and redevelopment works of the […]