Spain
Medical Emergency Forces London-Bound Flight from Morocco to Land in Spain
A Tui Fly plane from Agadir to London had to make an emergency landing on Monday at the Santiago-Rosalia de Castro airport due to a medical emergency.
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Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker's Son Sentenced to Death for Businessman's Murder
The Agadir Court of Appeal on Tuesday sentenced the son of a parliamentarian to the death penalty for "premeditated murder".
Spain
Moroccan Brothers Reunite After 15 Years Following Migrant Boat Journey
Mohamed Ihmoudni arrived by boat in Lanzarote in 2008 from Morocco, when he was only 8 years old. On October 15, he found his younger brother who joined him from Agadir on the quay of Puerto Naos.
Morocco
British Airline Jet2.com Expands with New Routes to Morocco's Agadir and Marrakech
The British airline, Jet2.com, will launch two new routes to Morocco, in collaboration with Jet2 Holidays.
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Industry in Crisis: 80 Hotels Face Closure in Key Destinations
Several hotel units and complexes in Marrakech, Agadir and Ouarzazate are at risk of closing their doors, for lack of public subsidies and new investments.
Sport
Earthquake in Morocco: the Atlas Lions mobilize
The Atlas Lions, who were to host Liberia in a qualifying match for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024) at the Grand Stade d’Agadir on Saturday, have expressed their solidarity with the victims of the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco in the night from Friday to Saturday by donating blood.
Morocco
Earthquake in Morocco: in 1960, 12,000 people were killed in Agadir
The Agadir earthquake , which occurred on February 29, 1960, remains one of the greatest natural disasters in the history of Morocco. With a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale, it may seem moderate compared to other global earthquakes. However, the impact was devastating.
Morocco
Over 50 degrees in Morocco: a climate record that worries experts
Morocco is among the 10 countries where a climate record has been broken after crossing the historic 50°C barrier throughout the months of July and August of the current year.
Morocco
Ryanair Passengers Stranded for Hours at Empty Moroccan Airport Amid Heatwave
A Ryanair passenger recounts that he found himself stranded in an empty Moroccan airport with other passengers under a stifling heat (+40°C) and without water, for several hours. The plane that was transporting them to Marrakech had been diverted in an emergency due to a storm.
France
Intense Heatwave Grips France as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C
Suffocating heat is expected in France due to a dome of heat coming from Morocco that traps hot air. Temperatures above 40°C will be recorded this weekend and in the coming days in several regions.
Morocco
Deadly Sandstorm Turns Moroccan Tourist Cities Red, Disrupts Daily Life
A sandstorm hit Marrakech and Agadir, coloring the sky an impressive red and causing one death in the ochre city.
Morocco
Volotea Expands Morocco Routes: New Nantes-Agadir Flight Launching in December
The Spanish airline Volotea plans to launch a new route between Nantes airport and Agadir airport next winter. In Morocco, it already operates flights between Marrakech and the Nantes region.