Number of Chinese Tourists to Morocco Has Tripled Since May
Rabat – The number of Chinese Tourists to Morocco has tripled since May, a new reports shows. The Memorandum of Understanding signed last May, aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Morocco...
View ArticleTen Moroccan Among 100 ‘African Leaders of Tomorrow’
Rabat – Ten Moroccans are featured among the top 100 ‘African Leaders of Tomorrow’, according to a newly released ranking, making Morocco the most represented country in the ranking. ‘Choiseul 100...
View ArticleFive Questions on Moroccan Parliamentary Elections Answered
London – With the Moroccan parliamentary elections date nearing, here is a comprehensive account of what you need to know about the upcoming elections. Elections are pivotal; it is a time when citizens...
View ArticleMoroccan Ambassador Highlight Morocco-Russia Strategic Economic Partnership
Geneva – Permanent representative of Morocco to the United Nations, ambassador Mohamed Aujjar, highlighted, on Monday in Geneva, the strategic dimension of economic partnership between Morocco and...
View ArticleMorocco Plays Key Role in Intra-African Trade: IGD CEO
Washington – Morocco plays a key role to boost intra-Africa trade thanks to its strategic position and economic assets, said, Tuesday in Washington, CEO of the Initiative for Global Development (IGD),...
View ArticleMorocco Says Electoral Campaign ‘Takes Place in Normal Conditions’
Rabat – The electoral campaign of the upcoming legislative elections, slated for October 7th, is taking place in normal conditions, said Tuesday in Rabat, Moroccan Interior Minister, Mohamed Hassad....
View ArticlePolice Arrest a ‘Dangerous’ Drug Dealer in Fez
Fez – Moroccan police members in Fez succeeded recently in arresting one of the most “notorious and dangerous” drug traffickers in the city, according to Maghreb Arab Press (MAP). Policemen arrested...
View ArticleThree Tourists Assaulted Near Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque
By Mehdi Belahcen Casablanca – Three tourists of Dutch nationality were assaulted in the vicinity of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. Two women and a police officer were among the injured...
View ArticleONCF to Construct New Railway Link Between Rabat and Meknes
Rabat – ONCF, the Moroccan National Office of Railways and Ministry of Equipment, Transport, and Logistics have announced their decision to construct a new railway, linking Rabat and Meknes. After...
View ArticleTwo Gay Men Arrested in Casablanca While Having Sex in Taxi
Rabat – Two gay men were reported to have been arrested on Saturday by the police in Casablanca after having been caught having sexual intercourse in a taxi, according to Moroccan daily, Assabah. The...
View ArticleRoss to Visit North Africa in Bid to Restart Western Sahara Negotiations
Rabat – United Nations envoy to Western Sahara is set to visit North Africa in order to rekindle the stalled negotiations on the Western Sahara, according to Moroccan media. United Nations...
View ArticleKing Mohammed VI Avoids Shaking Hands with Nabil Benabdellah
Rabat – Morocco’s King Mohammed VI avoided shaking hands with Nabil Benabdellah during a council of Ministers held on September 26. According to Moroccan news website, Medias24, King Mohammed VI shook...
View ArticleEl Khalfi Accused of ‘Plagiarizing’ Song Used in PJD’s Electoral Campaign
Rabat – Mustapha El Khalfi, Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, is being accused of “plagiarizing” a song and using it as promotional video for his political party. Moroccan...
View ArticleBenkirane: King Mohammed VI Keeps a Distance From Domestic Politics
Rabat- Head of Government Abdelilah Benkirane said in an interview on Wednesday that King Mohammed VI keeps a distance from decisions related to Morocco’s domestic policy. In an interview published on...
View ArticleKing Mohammed VI Warns Minister of Interior about Fraud in Upcoming Elections
Casablanca – Abdelilah Benkirane, Morocco’s Head of Government revealed that King Mohammed VI warned the Minister of Interior from fraud during the upcoming elections in the kingdom. In an interview...
View ArticleUN: Official Predicts High Sahrawi Turnout in Morocco’s Elections
Rabat – The Sahrawi population’s strong participation in legislative elections in the Southern Provinces of Morocco testifies to their commitment to the territorial integrity of the kingdom, according...
View ArticleMoroccans Head to the Polls on Friday to Elect New Government
Rabat – Moroccans head to the polls on Friday for the kingdom’s second parliamentary elections since the adoption of the 2011 constitution. 15.7 million Moroccans are registered to vote and 6.992...
View ArticleParis Agreement on Climate Change to Enter into Force in 30 Days
Bonn – The UN’s climate change chief Patricia Espinosa has declared the Paris Agreement will enter into force in 30 days, after the two thresholds for triggering the historic agreement were reached....
View ArticleMoroccan COP22 Presidency Lauds Entry into Force of Paris Agreement
Rabat – The Moroccan presidency of COP22 lauded the upcoming enforcement of the Paris Agreement on Climate, describing it as a new rendezvous with history. In 2015, the adoption by 195 delegations of...
View ArticleMorocco, Guest of Honor at 2016 ‘Portugal Agro’
Lisbon – Morocco is the guest of honor of the 3rd International Fair of Regions, Agriculture and Agro-Food “Portugal Agro” 2016, slated for October 28-30 in Lisbon, said the organizers. This year’s...
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