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Tangier police intercept over 5.7 tons of cannabis in major drug bust

Police in Tangier have successfully disrupted a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing more than 5.7 tons of cannabis. This operation took place on Thursday evening in collaboration with Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The police action unfolded near Moulay......

Morocco assumes presidency of African Union’s peace and security council for March

Morocco has officially taken over the presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the month of March, marking its fourth time leading the pan-African decision-making body. This milestone reflects Morocco’s steadfast commitment to advancing peace, stability, and......

Massive fire engulfs shoe factory in Tangier industrial zone

A devastating fire broke out Wednesday morning at a shoe manufacturing facility in the Majd - Al-Awama zone of Tangier, Morocco. The blaze generated towering columns of smoke as it spread through the industrial complex. Civil protection teams and local authorities immediately responded to the scene......

Madrid hosts economic forum to boost Spanish investments in northern Morocco

Madrid will host an economic forum on February 19 and 20, 2025, aimed at encouraging Spanish investments in northern Morocco. The event is part of the International Business and Investment Fair “IMEX – Madrid 2025,” organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce at the Palacio de Cibeles. According......

Morocco: A rising power in the automotive industry

Morocco is emerging as a key player in the automotive industry in Africa and the Mediterranean region, according to the Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo. The country has positioned itself as a major production and export hub, supplying vehicles to over 70 countries, including France, Spain, and Italy.......

Boluda expands fleet in Tangier with two new tugboats

The Spanish maritime group Boluda Towage is set to deploy two new tugboats at the port of Tangier. These state-of-the-art units, built by the Damen shipyard in Vietnam, are en route to Morocco after successfully completing a series of technical trials. The VB Amsa and VB Azla tugboats, both of the ASD......

Storm Herminia disrupts ferry services between Tarifa and Tangier

Storm Herminia has caused significant disruptions to ferry services in the Strait of Gibraltar, particularly impacting routes between Tarifa and Tangier. The adverse weather conditions led to numerous cancellations and delays, as reported by Spanish media outlet El EstrecthoDigital. On Monday, ferry......

Tangier ramps up infrastructure upgrades for AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2030

City addresses FIFA’s low ratings with ambitious transport and accommodation plans Tangier, Morocco, is accelerating its infrastructure development plans in preparation for hosting two major international sporting events: the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The......

Electric Ferry Service to Connect Tangier with Tarifa, Spain

The Spanish ferry company Balearia is preparing to equip the port of Tangier with an electric charging station for its vessels. The company has completed the submission of the necessary documentation after winning the concession for the Tarifa-Tangier City route, which will operate with two electric......