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Major Blaze Engulfs Kenitra’s Ben Abbad Flea Market

Kenitra, Morocco - A significant fire erupted on Saturday evening at the Ben Abbad flea market in Kenitra’s El Maamoura district, causing extensive damage to the bustling commercial hub. Initial reports indicate that the fire has devastated approximately 134 stalls, leaving the market in disarray. Local......

Major Drug Busts at El Guergarat: Customs Officials Uncover Hidden Narcotics

In a series of significant drug seizures, customs officials at the El Guergarat border post, situated south of Dakhla, have intercepted substantial quantities of narcotics. The Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Customs Authority reported these operations, which took place over two consecutive days. On Monday,......

Moroccan Authorities Dismantle Major Drug Trafficking Operation in Tangier

In a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks, Moroccan police forces in Tangier have successfully dismantled a large-scale operation, resulting in the arrest of five key suspects and the seizure of over 500 kilograms of hashish. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, August......

Tragic Swim to Ceuta: Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds Amid Overcrowding

In a desperate bid for a better life, nearly 350 individuals attempted to swim to Ceuta early Thursday morning. This perilous journey was largely thwarted by Moroccan and Spanish authorities, who intercepted most of the swimmers before they reached the shore. However, 12 Algerian adults and four children......

Italian Authorities Penalize Air Arabia Maroc for Breaching Passenger Data Protocols

In a decisive enforcement of European Union regulations, the Italian Border Police have imposed fines totaling €85,000 on Air Arabia Maroc. The low-cost Moroccan airline faced penalties for failing to comply with EU mandates on passenger data submission at Cuneo-Levaldigi Airport. According to......

Stranded in Istanbul: Royal Air Maroc Faces Operational Hurdles Amid Passenger Outcry

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is facing intense scrutiny after a series of operational mishaps, the most recent leaving passengers stranded in Istanbul for over 24 hours. This incident has sparked significant concern about the airline's reliability and crisis management skills. The ordeal began when a RAM......

Unexpected Pest Problem Disrupts Manchester-Bound Flight, Leaving Passengers Luggage-less

A Royal Air Maroc (RAM) flight from Casablanca to Manchester on August 15 became the center of an unusual incident when passengers were left without their luggage for days due to an insect infestation discovered in the aircraft's cargo hold. RAM Flight AT818 landed at Manchester Airport on schedule......

Stabbing Incident Involving Lamine Yamal's Father Sparks Concerns

Mounir Nasraoui, father of Barcelona and Spain football sensation Lamine Yamal, has reportedly been discharged from the hospital following a stabbing incident on Wednesday night. The attack occurred in a parking lot in Mataró, a town in northeastern Spain. Nasraoui, a Moroccan national, was initially......

Deceptive Network Unveiled: Over 1,000 Victims Targeted in Swiss Scam

A complex fraud network, allegedly linked to a Moroccan clan, has duped over 1,000 individuals across Switzerland and neighboring regions. Reports from Swiss media reveal that two German siblings are at the center of this operation, which has illicitly amassed several million Swiss francs. The scheme......

Algiers' Defiant Move: Refusing Repatriation Amid Diplomatic Spat with Paris

In a striking development that has sent ripples through the international community, Algeria has taken an unprecedented step in its ongoing dispute with France over the Sahara issue. The North African nation is now refusing to accept its own deported nationals from France, effectively weaponizing illegal......

Moroccan Military Thwarts Unauthorized Prospecting in Border Zone

In a recent incident, the Moroccan military employed drone technology to target and strike two vehicles and a large truck belonging to prospectors from the Tindouf camps in the buffer zone near the Mauritanian border. The attack, which occurred in the "Mak" area, did not result in any casualties. Sources......

Tensions in the Atlantic: Spain Monitors Moroccan Naval Exercises Near Sahara

The Moroccan Royal Navy has scheduled a series of military exercises off the coast of Laayoune, sparking concern from Spain's left-wing political party, Sumar. However, Spain's Foreign Ministry has provided assurances to quell the party's fears, emphasizing that these exercises pose no threat. According......

Natural Phenomenon Behind Receding Sea Levels Along Moroccan Coast

Directorate General of Meteorology Dispels Tsunami Fears Beachgoers along Morocco's coastline have recently been puzzled and alarmed by a noticeable drop in sea levels. This dramatic change has sparked widespread concern and speculation about the possibility of an impending tsunami. In response......