Morocco: towards an even stronger rise in olive oil prices In Morocco, olive oil prices could see a significant increase this year due to the sharp drop in production caused by persistent drought and scarce rainfall. “The price increase is inevitable and expected, given the low productivity, which means that supply does not match demand,” […]
Alstom, Hyundai, CRRC: who will win the Moroccan TGV? Several foreign groups are competing fiercely to win the international call for tenders recently launched by the National Railways Office (ONCF) for the acquisition of 168 trains, including 18 high-speed trains, with a view to modernizing its fleet and the railway network in Morocco by 2030. […]
Passengers “abandoned” by Royal Air Maroc in Casablanca Royal Air Maroc A dozen passengers were stranded at Casablanca airport on Thursday afternoon, despite their tickets being valid for a flight to Paris. The Moroccan airline refused to allow these passengers to board flight AT750, scheduled to take off at 4:50 p.m. to Orly airport, citing […]
Morocco: Tiznit police solve the mystery of a robbery in record time THE Tiznit judicial police has put an end to a series of car thefts targeting tourists. Two individuals, known to the police, were arrested in less than 24 hours following a complaint from a foreign tourist who had had his bag stolen. The […]
Emergency landing of a Royal Air Maroc plane in Marrakech A Boeing 737 of the airline Royal Air Marocflying between Casablanca and Abuja (flight AT586), had to make an emergency landing atMarrakech-Menara airport. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing due to engine failure, according to information reported by the specialist website. Moroccan […]
Polisario complains about Morocco to the UN A group close to the Polisario claims that Royal Air Force targeted its camels and livestock in Saharan areas and holds MINURSO responsible for any escalation that may result. In a complaint to MINURSO, the group said they entered the Saharan areas in search of food for their […]
Morocco: Photo of a kiss in Amazigh clothing divides A photo that has gone viral on social media has sparked controversy in Morocco. Two people dressed in traditional Amzigh outfits are kissing, sparking a heated debate. For some Internet users, this gesture is perceived as an offense to Berber values and customs. The kiss, associated […]
Israeli soldier living in Marrakech accused of crimes against humanity A complaint for crimes against humanity targeting an Israeli soldier has been sent to the Attorney General at the Court of Appeal in Rabat by lawyers from Marrakech. Moroccan lawyers accuse Moshe.A, an Israeli soldier residing in Marrakech, of having participated in the war against […]
In Oujda, 100 dirhams more to sit in a restaurant A café located on the Moroccan-Algerian border in Oujda is at the heart of a heated controversy. The reason? The owner decided to charge an additional fee (100 dirhams) to customers wishing to enjoy the private spaces, in this case small cabins, within his establishment. […]
The city of Marrakech under fire from critics The city of Marrakech is facing a health crisis that is tarnishing its tourist image. The glaring lack of modern public toilets and the deplorable state of existing facilities are tarnishing the visitor experience and degrading the city’s historical heritage. The shortage of toilets, coupled with the […]