Morocco
Booking.com's Foreign Currency Policy Sparks Outcry Among Moroccan Tourism Operators
The online booking platform, Booking.com continues to dictate its law to Moroccan hoteliers, as well as travel agencies, causing huge economic losses.
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Administration
Morocco
Moroccan Digital Minister Denies Luxury Car Purchases, Clarifies Vehicle Tender
Ghita Mezzour, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, denied the acquisition of a luxury car for 2.48 million dirhams and another for 1.27 million dirhams.
Morocco
Morocco Denies Talks on Raising Retirement Age to 65 Amid Pension Reform Debate
While opposition deputies reject the government of Aziz Akhannouch’s plan to raise the retirement age to 65, Younes Sekkouri, the Minister of Economic Integration, Microenterprise, Employment and Skills, denies having engaged in discussions on this subject with the most representative unions.
Morocco
Morocco's Insurance Industry Grapples with Rising Fraud, Costing Millions
In Morocco, fraudulent practices in the sector of companies offering insurance continue to multiply, much to the dismay of insurers.
Morocco
UK Warns Travelers: Check Passport Rules Before Visiting Morocco
The Foreign Office (UK Foreign Office) advises British tourists wishing to travel to Morocco to carefully examine the passport requirements set by the Moroccan authorities.
Morocco
Tangier Authorities Demolish Unauthorized Buildings, Including Those of Elected Officials
In Tangier, the local authorities have ordered the demolition of several buildings built without authorization in several neighborhoods, some of which belonged to elected officials.
Morocco
French Schools in Morocco Face Backlash Over Steep Tuition Hikes
The increase announced by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) in tuition fees for the 2024-2025 school year is not well received by parents.
Morocco
Wild Serval Spotted in Tangier Forest, Authorities Launch Search
The city of Tangier is on alert. And for good reason, a serval has been spotted in a forest, causing general panic and the mobilization of water and forestry agents.
Morocco
Tangier Launches Major Crackdown on Illegal Street Vendors and Public Space Violations
Tangier is experiencing a vast operation to free the public space occupied illegally. In charge, the local authority services of the 7th administrative annex under the Boukhalef urban district.
Morocco
Casablanca to Launch Feasibility Study for Long-Awaited Metro Project
On the instructions of the Wali of the Casablanca region, Mohamed Mhidia, a feasibility study for the metro project in the city will soon be carried out.
Morocco
Marrakech Launches Crackdown on Professional Begging and Homelessness
The city of Marrakech is waging an implacable fight against professional begging and homelessness, which is already bearing fruit. In charge, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the tourist brigade.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Tender for 375-km High-Speed Rail Line from Kénitra to Marrakech
The National Railway Office (ONCF) has launched a tender for the construction of a 375-kilometer high-speed rail line connecting Kénitra to Marrakech.