Fall of a major cocaine baron in Tangier Moroccan police have dealt a major blow to drug trafficking in Tangier. The city’s court of first instance sentenced the notorious cocaine baron “Batata” to eight years in prison and his associate, “Chiker,” to five years. This verdict, delivered after a series of hearings, marks the epilogue […]
Tangier: a popular swimming pool permanently closed In Tangier, residents and holidaymakers will no longer be able to enjoy a recreational swimming pool on Ba Kacem beach. It has been closed by the city authorities. On Tuesday, the authorities of Tangier proceeded to the definitive closure of a swimming pool on the beach of Ba […]
Morocco: MREs boost the real estate market The direct housing assistance program is very successful among Moroccans living abroad (MRE). Some 21% of the requests registered on the digital platform “Daam Sakane” come from MREs, who also represent 23% of the beneficiaries. The enthusiasm of Moroccans around the world for the direct housing assistance program […]
Polluted water for Casablanca residents Despite numerous complaints, Lydec, bought by the Société régionale Multiservices Casablanca-Settat as part of an agreement with the French group “Veolia”, is unable to provide drinking water to some residents of the chic Belvédère district in Casablanca. At least, this is what emerges from the testimonies of some of the […]
Violence in Marrakech: a young woman victim of a taxi driver Marrakchis and tourists visiting the ochre city continue to suffer the rude behavior of some taxi drivers. A young woman said she was assaulted by one of them on Sunday. The victim told Kech24 having taken a taxi on Sunday night to take a […]
At the UN, Morocco responds firmly to Algerian provocations In a response letter addressed to the President and members of the Security Council, Omar HilaleAmbassador Permanent Representative of Morocco to the UN, denounced the provocative statement made by the Secretary General of the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lounes Magramane on the Sahara, during the […]
Pirate treasure resurfaces off the coast of Morocco Wreck hunters have discovered the wreck of a 600-year-old pirate ship at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, between Spain and Morocco. While searching for the remains of the HMS Sussex, an English warship lost in 1694, shipwreck hunters from Odyssey Marine Exploration, a company specializing in […]
An MRE arrested for kidnapping in Marrakech In coordination with the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), elements of the Marrakech judicial police arrested two individuals on Monday, including a Frenchman of Moroccan origin, accused of kidnapping and sequestration of a Belgian citizen. According to the results of the preliminary investigation, the […]
Here are the five most beautiful Moroccan cities to visit Morocco remains a very popular destination for tourists. What are the most beautiful cities to visit to spend unforgettable stays in the kingdom? Marrakech is one of the most fascinating cities in Morocco. Called the “ochre city” because of the color of its buildings and […]
ONCF launches the decisive phase for the Kenitra-Marrakech TGV The National Railways Office (ONCF) is working to ensure the rapid completion of the High-Speed Link (HSL) project between Kenitra and Marrakech. The ONCF is looking for companies capable of carrying out civil engineering works on the section from Kilometer Point (PK) 5+450 to PK 10+000, […]