King Mohammed VI makes a private trip King Mohammed VI visited the United Arab Emirates, where he is expected to meet Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Emirati President. King Mohammed VI is currently in the United Arab Emirates. Described as private, this visit is part of a strictly personal framework. The Moroccan sovereign is […]
Morocco sanctions Egyptian tomatoes Morocco is tightening the screws on imports of Egyptian canned tomatoes. Since Tuesday, December 24, Moroccan customs have applied a definitive anti-dumping duty of 39.93% on these products. This decision, which follows an investigation carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, aims to protect local producers in the face […]
Morocco: new buses throughout the country The Ministry of the Interior announced the launch of a vast plan to modernize the urban transport sector in communities across the country. With a budget of 11 billion dirhams, this program promises to profoundly transform the bus networks and the infrastructure associated with them. The objective is to […]
Morocco releases five Algerian soldiers A commander and four soldiers of the Algerian army were released by Moroccan authorities after getting lost on the Moroccan side of the border, near M’Hamid El Ghizlane. The small group, in a vehicle, was looking for truffles when they crossed the demarcation late in the morning. They were released […]
Cold wave and snow in Morocco Morocco is bracing for a cold snap with snowfall expected in several regions of the country. According to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), the provinces of Azilal, Beni Mellal, Al Haouz, Midelt, Tinghir and Ouarzazate will see their heights, exceeding 1,500 meters above sea level, covered with 20 […]
MRE: how to repatriate your car in the event of an unforeseen event? The Temporary Admission (AT) regime allows Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) to temporarily import their vehicle into Morocco. Unforeseen situations may prevent the owner from re-exporting his vehicle himself. Moroccan customs has put in place procedures to deal with these situations. If the […]
Tax regularization in Morocco: last days before sanctions The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) is extending its opening hours to facilitate tax regularization of taxpayers before the end of the year. Faced with growing demand, the DGI counters will be open to the public on Saturday December 28 and Sunday December 29, 2024. This measure […]
Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fna becomes pedestrian Braking for vehicles on the road famous Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech. Thus, cars, trucks and two-wheelers will no longer have the right to enter after 1 p.m. Only police and emergency vehicles will be able to drive there. The wilaya of Marrakech took this decision to secure the square […]
Morocco: a human rights defender taken to court for his comments on the Sahara Aziz Ghali, president of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH), was before the Rabat court of first instance on Wednesday, accused of “undermining the territorial integrity of the Kingdom and public security”. His trial was postponed until January 8, 2025. […]
Morocco extends its air control over the Sahara, to the detriment of Spain Discussions between Spain and Morocco regarding the management of the Sahara airspace raise questions. Morocco extends its influence over this territory, gradually modifying the area under Spanish responsibility. According to sources cited by the newspaper The IndependentMorocco already controls between 15 and […]