Society

In a nation grappling with the weighty challenge of prison overcrowding, the concept of conditional releasen, a mechanism widely recognized as an effective means of reducing inmate populations and facilitating inmate reintegration, has yet to find its rightful place within Morocco's judicial landscape.......

In a solemn procession steeped in centuries of tradition, groups of Moroccan pilgrims are departing daily from Medina, bound for the hallowed grounds of the Al-Haram Mosque and the sacred sites of Mecca, where they will undertake the revered rites of the hajj pilgrimage. This pivotal phase of their spiritual......

As the summer sun kisses the shores of the Mediterranean, Morocco prepares to roll out the red carpet for its cherished diaspora in an extraordinary annual tradition. The 2024 Marhaba Operation, a grand-scale endeavor orchestrated by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, is poised to welcome home......

A sobering report released by the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) underscores the grim reality of road accidents in urban areas. Within the span of a single week, from May 27th to June 2nd, a staggering 1,960 traffic collisions occurred within city limits. These collisions resulted in......

Rabat - A heated debate has emerged in Morocco over proposed changes to longstanding practices at hotels nationwide. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi recently condemned requirements that couples present marriage certificates upon check-in, claiming the policy violates privacy rights without legal basis.  Ouahbi......

In a remarkable stride towards addressing Morocco's housing challenges, the Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, revealed that a staggering 698,000 housing units have been delivered under the Social Housing Program, priced......

In the early hours of Monday, coordinated efforts between Morocco's Casablanca Prefectural Judicial Police and General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance resulted in the interception of over 18 tonnes of cannabis destined for international export.  Operating from the coastal town of Sidi......

In a remarkable stride toward rebuilding the lives of those affected by the devastating Al Haouz earthquake, the Moroccan government has revealed that an astonishing 40,200 construction projects have been initiated as of the end of May 2024. This ambitious undertaking aims to reconstruct the homes that......

In the coastal city of Tangier, an investigation into drug trafficking unveiled a sordid revelation that has sent shockwaves across the nation. After six years of deception, a family stands accused of committing an unthinkable act, the murder of their own patriarch. This chilling narrative has gripped......

In a valiant endeavor against nature's fury, firefighters and emergency responders are locked in a relentless battle to tame the raging inferno that has engulfed the lush Maghraoua Forest in Taza province. The blaze, ignited by lightning strikes on Thursday afternoon, has already ravaged approximately......

In a proactive move to combat financial crimes, the National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) has received thousands of suspicious activity reports from notaries, raising concerns over potential money laundering activities within the real estate sector. These reports highlight dubious practices,......

In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region, the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs has unveiled a comprehensive 1.2 billion dirham plan to restore the mosques damaged by the seismic event. This ambitious initiative, spanning three years, underscores the government's......

In a bid to strike a delicate balance between the rights of workers and employers, the Moroccan government has resolutely embarked on a path of dialogue and consultation with trade unions. The centerpiece of these efforts is the draft regulatory law governing the conditions and modalities for exercising......