New for the Morocco-Spain tunnel The Spanish government has launched a call for tenders for the rental with an option to purchase four seismometers to study the seabed of the Strait of Gibraltar as part of the tunnel project with Morocco. The Spanish Study Company for Fixed Communication across the Strait of Gibraltar (SECEGSA), under […]
A Moroccan killed in a terrible accident in Australia, his family launches an appeal The family of Jamal Choukri, 44, victim of the Sydney Harbor Bridge accident (Australia), is desperately seeking financial resources for his repatriation to Morocco. Amal Abu-Rassaa, whose father-in-law is Jamal Choukri’s uncle, created a GoFundMe page to raise $10,000 to organize […]
Robbery of the Milleis bank in Paris: a suspect on the run in Morocco sentenced Involved in the robbery of the Milleis bank located at the Champs-Élysées roundabout (8th arrondissement) in January 2019, a man on the run in Morocco was convicted in absentia by the Paris judicial court. The verdict came last Thursday. The […]
Attempted murder of Sofiane Hambli: his wife acquitted, two accomplices convicted The Tangier Court of Appeal on Thursday acquitted the wife of drug lord Sofiane Hambli, accused of conspiracy and attempted murder of her husband in the Achakar region. Hambli had accused his wife of trying to kill him with the complicity of her lover […]
Emmanuel Macron mediates an Airbus-Royal Air Maroc contract The signing of an agreement for the acquisition of long and medium-haul Airbus aircraft by the company Royal Air Maroc (RAM) could be effective during the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat. The chances of the American manufacturer Boeing are dwindling. Who, Airbus or […]
Richard Branson and Kasbah Tamadot: a tribute to Moroccan artisans Partially closed after the powerful earthquake of September 8, 2023, the famous hotel of British billionaire Richard Branson, Kasbah Tamadot, located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in Marrakech, has fully reopened its doors. “I have been very proud to see the Kasbah Tamadot […]
The metamorphosis of Mehdi Carcela, between faith and family Disappeared from the radar since December 12, 2021 when he scored his 43rd and last goal for Standard, the former Moroccan international Mehdi Carcéla reappeared in mid-October, participating in coaching training for former internationals in Morocco. For three years, Mehdi Carcela has not given any sign […]
Customers angry with Maroc Telecom Maroc Telecom has revised its offers upwards to the great dismay of its subscribers who are already suffering from the high cost of living. Maroc Telecom subscribers were taken by surprise. From now on, the duration of one week granted for a recharge of 10 dirhams giving entitlement to a […]
Morocco-France: the challenges of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Rabat The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat represents an opportunity for him to rebuild Franco-Moroccan relations. To achieve this, he would have to give some pledges. After the obvious failure of his “Algerian bet” and his desire to warm up and relaunch dialogue and […]
2024, the year of all successes for Moroccan tourism Morocco recorded a record number of foreign tourist arrivals during the first seven months of 2024, positioning itself as “a leading destination in global tourism”. According to the Argentinian magazine The travel diaryspecialized in travel, ten million foreign tourists visited Morocco between January and July 2024, […]