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Morocco halts sand extraction near Algerian border amid escalating tensions

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has suspended sand extraction operations in the “Zone Zero” region along its northeastern border with Algeria, citing concerns that the activities have disrupted natural border markers. The decision, reported by local media, underscores the ongoing sensitivity......

Construction Fraud Targets Earthquake Survivors in Morocco's Al Haouz Region

Multiple contractors have defrauded 27 families who received government reconstruction aid following the devastating September 2023 earthquake in Morocco's Al Haouz region, according to the Ministry of Interior. The primary culprit, based in Bouzouk Ait Mellou village, defrauded 18 families in Taghzout......

Severe Thunderstorms Claim Lives and Cause Destruction Across Multiple Provinces in Morocco

In a devastating turn of events, the Moroccan Ministry of Interior has reported that severe thunderstorms have resulted in the tragic loss of 18 lives across several provinces. The extreme weather conditions, which have wreaked havoc in various regions, have prompted urgent responses from local authorities. The......

Unveiling Morocco's 2024 Census: Key Worker Benefits and Technological Advances

As Morocco gears up for the 7th General Census, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) introduces strategic measures to enhance the experience of census workers. In its commitment to transparency for the 2024 National Population and Housing Census, the HCP is implementing initiatives focused on worker......

Strategic Overhaul of Territorial Officials Enhances Public Service in Morocco

In a decisive move to enhance public service quality, Morocco's Interior Ministry has initiated a significant reshuffle involving 592 territorial officials, representing 23% of the administrative workforce. This strategic initiative aligns with the ministry's commitment to strengthening human......

Casablanca Allocates 1.6 Billion Dirhams to Irrigate Green Spaces Amid Water Stress

In a surprising move, the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council, led by Abdellatif Benazzouz, has allocated a significant sum of 1.6 billion dirhams for the irrigation of green spaces, including golf courses, despite the acute water scarcity exacerbated by climate change in the region. This funding is......

Laftit Highlights Challenges in Adopting Electric Vehicles for Taxi Fleets

In the realm of environmental standards and pollution reduction, the Ministry of Interior continues to forge ahead with its program aimed at renewing the nation's taxi fleet. As part of this endeavor, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit has shed light on the obstacles hindering the widespread adoption......

Mineral Water Tax Boosts Local Government Revenues

Recent figures released by the Ministry of Interior have revealed a remarkable surge in revenues from mineral and table water sources, benefiting local authorities. Revenues soared from 170.3 million dirhams in 2022 to an astonishing 803.2 million dirhams in 2023. According to the Economic, Social and......

Morocco Embraces Digital Era in Tourism with Nationwide Lodging Reporting System

The Moroccan hospitality sector is undergoing a transformative shift with the implementation of the Night Stay Telereporting System (STDN), a cutting-edge tool designed to modernize the management of tourist accommodation establishments (EHTs). This initiative, aligned with recent laws and regulations,......