In Morocco, a donkey causes an accident on the highway, who should pay the bill? A Moroccan motorist has won a legal battle against the Société nationale des autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) following an accident that was unusual to say the least. While traveling on the highway, he hit a stray donkey, causing material damage […]
Morocco offers a new religious program for MREs Due to the negative political context in Europe, the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs intends to revise its policy of religious supervision of Moroccans living abroad (MRE). “As the political context in Europe is generally negative, we will launch in the coming months a new Internet […]
Work begins on the largest tower in Casablanca Casablanca is getting a new skyscraper. Work on the “M Tower”, located in the heart of the Casa Anfa business district, began under the leadership of the Mfadel and Red Med Real Estate groups. This real estate project aims to redraw the horizon of the Moroccan economic […]
Morocco makes Algeria bend Morocco has once again foiled an attempt by Algeria to appropriate its cultural heritage. Morocco’s ambassador to UNESCO, Samir Addahr, has lodged an official protest against the inclusion of an image of the traditional Moroccan caftan in an Algerian dossier concerning a local garment.
A French boss threatens to leave Morocco The battle is burning between the French cinema giant, Megarama, and Morocco. Jean-Pierre Lemoine, the company’s big boss, did not mince his words in the face of the new bill on the kingdom’s film industry. “If it means working in a climate of mistrust, I prefer to sell,” […]
King Mohammed VI accelerates preparations for the 2030 World Cup King Mohammed VI chaired a Council of Ministers at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Wednesday, mainly dedicated to Morocco’s preparations for the organization of the 2030 World Cup. Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate for Budget and President of the 2030 World Cup Committee, presented a […]
Morocco-Algeria: the fragile balance threatened by the return of Trump If the newly elected US President Donald Trump does not continue the “overtures” and attempts to push Morocco and Algeria to restraint, the risk of open conflict between the two neighboring countries will be high. At least that’s what the think tank International Crisis Group […]
Casablanca: the arrest of a taxi driver revives the taxi-VTC conflict Following the complaint of a Russian diplomat caught in an altercation between a taxi and a VTC near a luxury hotel in Casablanca, a taxi professional was arrested to the general surprise of his colleagues. They are demanding his release. The events took place […]
Morocco: good news for hammam lovers In Morocco, the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit gave new instructions to walis and regional governors concerning the decision to close hammams and car washing stations. Responding to a written question in the House of Representatives, the Minister of the Interior indicated that he gave carte blanche to […]
The tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar: a dream soon to come true? The titanic project to connect Spain and Morocco by a tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar has resurfaced. Having remained on the shelf for a long time, it now seems to be taking a new turn with the launch of concrete studies. […]