UK issues travel advisory for Morocco-Algeria border The British government advises its nationals against all travel across Algeria’s borders with Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali and Mauritania. On the other hand, he describes the border with Morocco as a “safe” destination. Is the border between Morocco and Algeria safe at the moment? In a travel advisory […]
Call for a boycott of Carrefour in Morocco A recent advertising campaign by Carrefour Qatar provoked a strong reaction in Morocco, particularly on social networks. In question, a map of Africa presenting the “Polisario flag” on the territory of the Moroccan Sahara. Distributed as part of the promotion of African products in Qatar, this publication […]
Fraudster parking guards: prison in Fez The Fez Court of Appeal confirmed the sentencing of three people to a one-year prison sentence, including a parking attendant. These individuals were accused of fraud, extortion, usurpation of the position of car guard, as well as forgery and use of parking tickets.
Near Témara, two MRE children abandoned in alarming conditions A worrying situation was reported in Aïn Atiq, near Témara. Two young brothers, aged 8 and 2, apparently from the Netherlands, live in conditions of near abandonment, left to their own devices. The eldest, who does not speak Darija, wanders all day in the neighborhood, while […]
Tax amnesty in Morocco: an unexpected success for undeclared assets L’tax amnesty on undeclared assets for the year 2024 in Morocco exceeded all expectations. The Minister responsible for Relations with Parliament, Mustapha Baitas, announced an amount collected of 127 billion dirhams, shattering initial forecasts. This financial windfall should generate nearly 6 billion dirhams in direct […]
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to present a recent life certificate from the license holder, under penalty of having their authorization to operate withdrawn.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 […]