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Morocco's Unmarried Couples Debate: Tradition vs. Modernity

In the intricate tapestry of Moroccan society, a recent decision to lift the requirement for couples to present marriage certificates when checking into hotels has ignited a fiery discourse. This move, perceived as a stride towards personal liberty and privacy by some, has polarized opinion, with traditionalists......

Ambitious National Bus Overhaul Aims to Transform Urban Mobility

Addressing urban transportation challenges in major cities, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit acknowledged on Monday before the House of Representatives that current services fall short of Moroccan citizens' aspirations. To rectify this situation, an ambitious new program has been launched for......

Minister Ait Taleb Presides Over Geneva Meeting on Social Isolation's Public Health Impact

Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khaled Ait Taleb, assumed a prominent role at a high-level working session in Geneva on Monday, focusing on the profound effects of social isolation on public health. The session, organized by the United States' Permanent Mission to Geneva......

Mustapha Ramid Cites Algeria's Influence in Morocco-Israel Normalization

Former Justice Minister Mustapha Ramid has attributed significant influence to Algeria in the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, arguing that regional challenges limit Morocco's freedom of action on the international stage. Ramid contends that specific constraints faced by each......

Energizing Progress: Morocco's Electrifying Stride Towards Sustainability

Morocco's commitment to sustainable energy solutions is evident in the remarkable surge of 5.7% witnessed in the nation's electricity production during the first quarter of 2024, as reported by the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). This growth contrasts sharply with the 2.6%......

Earth's Tremors: A Seismic Awakening off the Shores of Driouch

In the early hours of Monday morning, the serene landscapes of Morocco's Driouch province were stirred by the Earth's seismic forces. According to the National Institute of Geophysics (ING), a telluric tremor measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the northern region, sending......

Moroccan Skies Fortified: F-16 Viper Jets Bolster Kingdom's Aerial Might

In a significant stride towards enhancing its aerial prowess, Morocco has officially ordered 24 cutting-edge F-16 Viper fighter jets, marking a pivotal chapter in the nation's military modernization efforts. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), a key division of the U.S. Department of......

Morocco's Cereal Harvest Faces Arid Blow, Poised for Precipitous Plunge

In a sobering revelation, Morocco's cereal harvest for the 2023/2024 agricultural season is poised to plummet by a staggering 43%, plunging to a mere 31.2 million quintals, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Agriculture. This grim forecast casts a pall over the nation's agricultural......

Chariot Oil & Gas Discovers Promising Gas Reserves in Northern Morocco

Chariot Oil & Gas, a UK-based energy explorer, has achieved a significant breakthrough with the discovery of substantial natural gas reserves in the Dartois field, situated in northern Morocco. The company's assessment indicates an impressive 12 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of gas reserves, marking......