Morocco: Weather Spoils Back-to-School Season Heavy rainfall expected this weekend has forced the relevant authorities in the south-eastern provinces of Morocco to suspend classes as a precautionary measure. Forced rest for the students of the region who returned to school only a few days ago. The provincial delegations of National Education as well as some […]
Major facelift for Fez airport Morocco is working to expand the Fez-Saïss airport in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-organize alongside Spain and Portugal. Fez-Saïss airport will soon be transformed. The National Office of Airports (ONDA) launched a consultation on Friday for the realization of architectural studies and the monitoring of […]
Morocco: Angry retirees Retirees from education are denouncing the freezing of pensions and are ready to make their anger heard. Their national office is calling for a protest march in Rabat. The act of protest will take place on October 1, 2024, the World Day of Older Persons. “This move comes in a context characterized […]
Casablanca ends palm tree planting The city of Casablanca seems to be turning its back on palm trees. While many cities favor this tree, the economic capital seems to be turning its back on it as part of the complete rehabilitation of Zerktouni Street, one of the city’s most famous arteries. Neglected for years, Zerktouni […]
Morocco: Taxis refusing customers will be punished Taxi drivers who refuse to transport passengers are now in the sights of the Ministry of Justice. The latter plans to classify this refusal as a crime or an offence. This news pleases customers, but puts professionals in the sector in difficulty. In the eyes of many Moroccans, […]
Abbé Pierre is also said to have been active in Morocco The so-called Abbé Pierre affair is not over. Seventeen new testimonies have added to the accusations of sexual violence already weighing on him, some of which allegedly took place in Morocco. These accusations, brought by women who worked with Abbé Pierre in various capacities […]
Rare Weather Phenomenon Hits Moroccan Sahara The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) explains a very rare natural phenomenon that affects the desert and Saharan regions of Morocco. A very rare natural phenomenon is occurring in the Moroccan Sahara. “Morocco is experiencing in this late summer period, an exceptional rise towards the north of the intertropical […]
Moroccan Bride Refuses Amazigh Attire, Marriage Ends in Divorce A wedding in Morocco had an unexpected and sad outcome. The groom divorced the same evening as the wedding, following his young wife’s refusal to wear the traditional Amazigh outfit. According to local witnesses, the young woman had prepared to wear several traditional costumes, as is […]
Morocco: new weather alert A new weather alert has just been issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM)which announces very heavy thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusts of wind until Sunday. Thus, very heavy thunderstorms (70-120 mm) are expected from this Friday 6 p.m. until Sunday 11 p.m. in the provinces of Zagora, Tinghir, […]
Casablanca: the worrying proliferation of homeless people The proliferation of homeless people and mentally ill people on the streets of Casablanca raises concerns and questions about the authorities’ ability to stem this growing phenomenon. A sad spectacle in Casablanca. Homeless people and the mentally ill are increasingly invading the streets, gardens and green spaces of […]