Marrakech: craftsmanship is breaking all records! Moroccan craftsmanship is doing well, particularly in Marrakech. In 2024, the ocher city confirmed its position as national leader in the sector by recording a record volume of exports. According to figures from the regional directorate of crafts and the social and solidarity economy Marrakech-Safi, the value of exported […]
Casablanca: the end of parking attendants? Is the reign of the “yellow vests” over? In Casablanca, the town hall has decided to crack down on the illegal guarding that is rampant in the streets of the economic capital. An administrative note, addressed to the presidents of the districts, orders the freezing of authorizations for guarding […]
Morocco: new regulations worry taxi drivers A new regulation regarding taxi licenses in Morocco has caused unrest among drivers. The General Directorate of National Security now requires operators of first and second category taxi licenses to present a recent life certificate from the license holder, under penalty of having their authorization to operate withdrawn.
Zaabal tunnel under the snow: a blocked passage which suffocates the south-east The recent snowfalls which affected the Draa-Tafilalet region have highlighted the difficulties of access to certain areas, relaunching the debate on the state of road infrastructure, in particular that of the “Ghar Zaabal” tunnel. Dug during the time of the French protectorate, between […]
Rabat: a prestigious hotel school on the banks of Bouregreg Several projects are underway at the Bouregreg river. In addition to the Mohammed VI Tower, currently being finalized, another major project should see the light of day quickly. This involves the construction of a hotel school. Named “Royal Mansour Academy”, it will be managed by […]
The appeal of Marrakech’s cafes and nightclubs Owners of nightclubs, restaurants and cafes serving hookahs in Marrakech are worried. Faced with control campaigns which have a strong impact on their activity, they sent an appeal for help to the wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, Farid Chourak. In a letter, they demand “urgent solutions” and a […]
Casablanca: Operation strike against restaurants The Casablanca authorities are carrying out a vast operation to ensure compliance with the obligation imposed on cafes and restaurants to have an “accounting fund”. A measure aimed at combating food poisoning. Accompanied by officials from the economy department at the Hay Mohammadi – Ain Sebaa prefecture, local authorities carried […]
Canada: two Moroccans found dead in a car The bodies of two men of Moroccan origin were found in a car recovered from a river in Moncton, Canada. Alerted to the car falling into the Petitcodiac River in Moncton, firefighters quickly rushed to the scene. Using ropes and a ladder, they managed to reach the […]
Morocco: business leaders, don’t forget to pay your social debts! Last week for businesses to regularize their situation with the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). Launched on October 17, 2023, the operation ends on January 15, 2025. This social amnesty concerns CNSS debts unpaid as of December 31, 2024. Initiated by the CNSS and the […]
Street vendors: anger rises in Casablanca Residents of the Moulay Rachid district in Casablanca are fed up with street vendors operating anarchically on public property. They call on local authorities to take their responsibilities and create markets to relocate these traders. Exasperated by the congestion of the alleys and streets by carts and street vendors, […]