Morocco-Algeria: the fragile balance threatened by the return of Trump If the newly elected US President Donald Trump does not continue the “overtures” and attempts to push Morocco and Algeria to restraint, the risk of open conflict between the two neighboring countries will be high. At least that’s what the think tank International Crisis Group […]
Casablanca: the arrest of a taxi driver revives the taxi-VTC conflict Following the complaint of a Russian diplomat caught in an altercation between a taxi and a VTC near a luxury hotel in Casablanca, a taxi professional was arrested to the general surprise of his colleagues. They are demanding his release. The events took place […]
Morocco: good news for hammam lovers In Morocco, the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit gave new instructions to walis and regional governors concerning the decision to close hammams and car washing stations. Responding to a written question in the House of Representatives, the Minister of the Interior indicated that he gave carte blanche to […]
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 […]