Morocco changes the balance of power against Spain Morocco purchased the Ofek 13 spy satellite last year from the Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This acquisition appears to be causing concern in Spain. Morocco purchased, at the end of last year for an amount of around one billion dollars, this Israeli satellite dedicated to […]
Algeria imposes visa on Moroccans Algeria has decided, with immediate effect, to reinstate the requirement to obtain an entry visa for Moroccan nationals holding a passport, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This decision comes at a time when Algeria, “always guided by values of solidarity woven by the human […]
Kenitra-Marrakech TGV: Morocco calls on the Chinese The National Railways Office (ONCF) has just awarded the second lot of civil engineering for the extension of the high-speed line between Casablanca and Marrakech to the Chinese company Shandong Hi-Speed for an amount of four billion dirhams. After awarding the first lot to the Chinese company, China […]
Hakim Ziyech persists: after Palestine, he supports Lebanon Following his latest publications in support of Palestine in the Gaza conflict, which have sparked heated controversy, Hakim Ziyech has just published a post in support of Lebanon which is suffering daily bombardments from the Israeli army. As a sign of support for Lebanon, the Moroccan striker […]
A Moroccan neighborhood among the coolest in the world A district of Casablanca is the second coolest in the world, according to a ranking by the specialist magazine “Time Out”. Casablanca’s Mers Sultan district ranks second out of 38 in this ranking of the coolest neighborhoods to live and go out in the world, compiled […]
Real estate in Spain: Moroccans among the main buyers The Spanish real estate market remains an El Dorado for foreign investors. According to the latest data, they acquired 15% of the homes sold in the last quarter, one point more than ten years ago. Among them are many Moroccans. The Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands […]
Moroccan dirham strengthens against euro The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.95% against the euro and by 0.15% against the US dollar in the second quarter of 2024, according to Al-Maghrib Bank(BAM). Compared to the currencies of the main emerging countries, the national currency appreciated by 5.40% against the Brazilian real, by 4.72% against the Turkish […]
Morocco: Imam suspended for failure to respect official sermon The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs has decided to suspend an imam for deviating from the official sermon at the Grand Mosque of Kasr Sghir, where he also teaches Sharia sciences. The move follows accusations that he failed to adhere to the unified sermon issued […]
At Moroccan school, blue jeans or the veil? A member of parliament from the Justice and Development Party (PJD – Islamist) has denounced the requirement for students at Ibn Abbad College in Salé to wear a uniform with jeans as an abuse and a serious violation of the right to wear the hijab. For Touria […]
Why Tangier attracts creatives from around the world From the abolition of its international status to its annexation to Morocco in 1956, Tangier has begun its metamorphosis since the enthronement of King Mohammed VI and continues to attract creative people from all over the world and tourists. In an article published on September 23, The […]