The tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar: a dream soon to come true? The titanic project to connect Spain and Morocco by a tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar has resurfaced. Having remained on the shelf for a long time, it now seems to be taking a new turn with the launch of concrete studies. […]
Moroccans will pay (even) more for a gas cylinder Morocco is preparing for a further increase in the price of butane gas. From January 1, the price of gas bottles could increase by 10 dirhams, going from 50 to 60 dirhams. This measure is part of the policy of progressive lifting of government subsidies on […]
“We cannot rule out the possibility of a war between Algeria and Morocco” Morocco and Algeria are engaged in an arms race to the point of raising fears of the possibility of war in the Maghreb. Since the cooling of their relations, notably due to the Sahara issue, Morocco and Algeria have embarked on a […]
MRE retirees: how to obtain the 90% reduction at customs? Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) aged 60 and over can still benefit from a substantial reduction of 90% on customs duties when importing a passenger vehicle into Morocco. However, the granting of this advantage is subject to strict conditions. In particular, you must have at least […]
Casablanca: a Russian diplomat caught in an altercation between taxi and VTC In Casablanca, a Russian diplomat found himself unwillingly in the middle of an argument between a taxi professional and a driver from a VTC reservation application. A violent altercation between a taxi driver and a driver of a VTC reservation application broke out […]
Morocco: a mysterious disease hits the herds Cases of sudden deaths of sheep and goats have recently been recorded in the Al Haouz region. Concerned, PPS MP (Party of Progress and Socialism) Nadia Touhami calls on the Minister of Agriculture. Sheep farming in danger? PPS MP Nadia Touhami, in a written question addressed to the […]
Are the United States trying to protect Morocco against the desires of Algeria? The United States reaffirmed the solidity of the partnership and military cooperation with Morocco, whose neighbor (Algeria) is seeking escalation or even confrontation. Recently, Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, revealed to Parliament that the Algerian regime […]
Rabat: concern in working-class neighborhoods The proposed new development plan for Rabat raises fears among residents of several neighborhoods including Yaacoub Al Mansour. They fear displacement or demolition of their old homes. In Rabat, it is time for concern. Residents of the Yaacoub Al Mansour district were not reassured by the city’s new development plan, […]
Morocco: parliamentarians hunted down In Morocco, the office of the House of Representatives is stepping up the hunt against absentee deputies by installing new generation cameras within the institution. The President of the First Chamber, Rachid Talbi Alami, makes the fight against MP absenteeism a priority. He and the members of his office have had […]
Signs and numbers: the streets of Casablanca are changing The city of Casablanca is getting ready for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The municipal council, during its last extraordinary session, adopted a series of measures to prepare the city for this major event. The objective? Make Casablanca a welcoming and easy-going city for the […]