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In response to Morocco's escalating drought, authorities in the Casablanca-Settat region have reinstated a directive to close traditional public baths, or hammams, three days a week. This measure, outlined by the Ministry of Interior, aims to conserve water amidst severe shortages. These closures,......
In 2023, Switzerland emerged as the leading Schengen country for approving Moroccan visa applications, boasting an 83.9% acceptance rate. Notably, 82% of these visas were multiple-entry, highlighting Switzerland's openness to Moroccan travelers. According to SchengenVisaInfo, Switzerland, Poland,......
A Transavia flight from Agadir to Paris Orly was delayed on Sunday following a security alert over a passenger’s Bluetooth device name. Flight TO3121, a Boeing 737 with 153 passengers and 6 crew, landed at Orly at 10:08 a.m. as scheduled. The alert began mid-flight when a crew member noticed a......
In a troubling development, the cost of securing a Schengen visa appointment through brokers has soared to an astonishing 10,000 dirhams, sparking allegations of exploitation among applicants. Reports indicate that these brokers are monopolizing the visa application process, creating significant challenges......
In a landmark decision, Morocco’s Supreme Scientific Council has issued a fatwa permitting Moroccan pilgrims to bypass Mina and proceed directly to Arafat on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, addressing logistical and physical challenges faced during the Hajj pilgrimage. The announcement, made public......
In a heartening initiative, the Royal Moroccan Federation of Sports for All (FRMSPT) brought a socio-sports event to 188 inmates at Toulal 2 local prison, Meknes. This event, part of a larger national sports caravan that commenced on July 15, underscores the federation’s commitment to fostering......
In an unexpected turn of events, the normally sealed Moroccan-Algerian border witnessed a rare opening to facilitate the return of 16 young Moroccans who had been detained in Algeria. This operation, carried out at the Zouj Beghal border crossing in Oujda and Colonel Lotfi in Maghnia, marks an unusual......
In a proactive move to safeguard its natural resources, Morocco's National Agency for Water and Forests has released a comprehensive wildfire risk assessment, pinpointing areas most susceptible to forest fires across the nation. This strategic initiative, aimed at bolstering national preparedness......
In a grand celebration of King Mohammed VI’s 25th year on the throne, the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco are gearing up for exhilarating air shows and parachute demonstrations on July 30th and 31st, 2024. The General Command of the Royal Armed Forces revealed that the air shows will grace the skies......
Morocco Prepares for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Soar The Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an urgent orange alert, forecasting a severe heatwave to hit various provinces from Tuesday to Friday. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for scorching heat, with temperatures......
In a comprehensive reflection on Morocco's 25-year journey under King Mohammed VI, Spanish newspaper El País paints a vivid picture of transformation and progress. Leading Spanish newspaper *El País* recently published an article commemorating the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed......
Julie Gahinet, a parliamentary aide to French politician Julien Odoul, is embroiled in controversy as allegations surface accusing her of making racially charged remarks towards three Moroccan individuals. Despite her vehement denials, witnesses have corroborated the claims, prompting the three French......
In a surprising turn of events, Mohamed Boudrika, the former president of Raja Casablanca, one of Morocco's most prominent football clubs, finds himself at the center of a legal storm. Boudrika is currently held in a detention facility near Hamburg airport, following his arrest on an Interpol warrant. The......
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