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Road safety alert during Aïd Al-Fitr travel

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) urges all road users to exercise increased caution and take necessary safety measures due to the high traffic volume expected during Aïd Al-Fitr. In a statement, NARSA emphasizes the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, particularly for public transport......

Fire contained at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport: No casualties reported

The National Airports Authority (ONDA) has successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the cargo area of Royal Air Maroc at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on the evening of March 27. According to an official statement released on March 28, the fire started around 7:30 p.m. Immediate action......

German court convicts terrorist suspect following Moroccan intelligence breakthrough

A German court has sentenced a 29-year-old Germano-Egyptian national to six years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. This ruling signifies a substantial achievement in cross-border counterterrorism efforts, stemming from a detailed intelligence operation that thwarted a potentially......

Spain and Morocco enhance maritime security with joint patrols

In a significant move to bolster maritime security cooperation, the Spanish Civil Guard (GCE) and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (GRM) have initiated joint patrols around Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. This initiative aims to combat criminal networks facilitating irregular migration from Morocco to......

Spain on High Alert as Fourth Storm in Two Weeks Strikes

Spain has been experiencing relentless severe weather since early March, with three consecutive storms battering the country. Now, the fourth storm, Martino, has arrived with full force, prompting Spanish authorities to declare a state of high alert across half of the nation. The storm brings torrential......

Italian police arrest Moroccan national over terrorism charges

Police in Italy have apprehended a 46-year-old Moroccan man residing in Brescia on allegations of engaging in activities linked to international terrorism. This action follows a directive from the prosecutor’s office in Perugia and underscores ongoing efforts to combat extremist threats. The investigation,......

Royal Air Maroc leads with 100% electric vehicle fleet

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) takes a significant step in its environmental policy by becoming the first Moroccan company to adopt a fully electric vehicle fleet. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing the group's ecological impact and modernizing its infrastructure. In a recent......

Marrakech: A Vibrant Tourist Hub During Ramadan

Marrakech continues to thrive as a prime tourist destination in Morocco, even during the holy month of Ramadan. Known as the tourism capital of the country, the city remains a magnet for both local and international visitors. Far from slowing down tourism, this period offers a unique opportunity to experience......

Maritime traffic resumes between Spain and Morocco after weather disruptions

Ferry services between Morocco and Spain cautiously resumed on Friday following a suspension caused by severe weather conditions on Thursday. Strong winds reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour and hazardous wave conditions had significantly impacted maritime travel across the Strait of Gibraltar. The......

Uncovering the drug tunnel connecting Ceuta and Morocco

Spanish and Moroccan authorities are engaged in a thorough investigation of a recently discovered tunnel used for drug trafficking between Ceuta and Morocco. This operation, dubbed Operation Hades, is a collaborative effort by the Spanish Civil Guard and Moroccan security forces, aimed at dismantling......

Travel disruptions escalate as severe weather hampers ferry services between Spain and Morocco

Severe Weather Disrupts Travel Between Spain and Morocco Strong winds and torrential rain have led to the cancellation of passenger ferry services between Tarifa, Spain, and Tangier, Morocco, as adverse weather conditions grip the region. Authorities from the Algeciras Bay Port Authority reported that......

Disruptions in maritime traffic between Tarifa and Tanger due to adverse weather conditions

The maritime traffic for passengers between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tanger has once again faced disruptions due to adverse weather conditions impacting the Strait of Gibraltar, as reported by the port authorities of the Bay of Algeciras. All scheduled departures from Tarifa have been canceled,......

Morocco advances gender equality initiatives at UN forum

Minister of Solidarity Naima Ben Yahia highlighted Morocco's efforts to enhance gender equality and empower women during a ministerial roundtable held in New York. This discussion was part of the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which this year reflects on progress......

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