Morocco
Blaze Near Agadir Royal Palace Sparks Panic, Swift Response
A fire broke out on Sunday evening around 11 p.m. near Agadir, not far from the royal palace of Ben Sergaou, causing panic among the population.
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Agadir
France
French Tourist Surge Boosts Agadir's February Visitor Numbers
New year, new increase in the number of tourists in Agadir with a strong increase in most source countries during the month of February, particularly those from France.
Morocco
Agadir Authorities Dismantle Long-Standing Migrant Camp, Citing Poor Living Conditions
Installed for many months at the bus station in the [city of Agadir], the sub-Saharan migrants in an irregular situation were evicted on Tuesday by the local authorities. They have just provided explanations.
Morocco
Agadir Authorities Relocate Migrants Ahead of Rumored Royal Visit
The local authorities of Agadir proceeded on Tuesday evening (very late) to the "accompaniment" of more than a hundred sub-Saharan migrants to a temporary reception center located north of the city. Some observers see an upcoming royal visit to Agadir as the cause of all this.
France
French Tourism to Agadir Rises Nearly 6% in January, Outpacing Other European Visitors
The French have again been very numerous to go to Agadir last January, according to the figures just released by the Regional Tourism Council of Souss-Massa.
Morocco
Morocco Maintains Top Spot as Africa's Most Popular Tourist Destination in 2018
Morocco retains in 2018 its position as the most visited country in Africa by tourists according to data from the World Tourism Organization. The Kingdom was also in 2017.
Morocco
Agadir Real Estate Prices Rise, Bucking National Trend in Morocco
A drop in real estate prices was noted in the last quarter of 2018 in most Moroccan cities. In Agadir, however, prices have seen a slight increase, particularly for villas and commercial premises.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Kills Wife, Burns Body in Deadly Property Dispute
A man in his fifties living in the Aït Baha region has just killed his wife by hitting her several times before pouring gasoline on her body and setting it on fire. The reason is purely material: a dispute over the ownership of the family home.
Spain
Moroccan Family with Infant Rescued from Migrant Boat Near Canary Islands
A Moroccan family consisting of the two parents, two children and a 3-month-old baby was found on a makeshift boat along with 24 other illegal migrants as they attempted the crossing to the Canary Islands.
Morocco
Agadir Tourism Soars: Over 1.1 Million Visitors in 2018, Led by Domestic and French Travelers
More than 1.1 million tourists visited the city of Agadir last year, up sharply by 13.4% compared to 2017 figures, according to the Souss-Massa Regional Tourism Council (CRT).
Morocco
Souss-Massa Council Approves $77 Million for Agadir Bypass Highway Project
New developments for the Agadir bypass highway, whose budget for the first two phases has just been adopted by the Souss-Massa Regional Council.
Morocco
Disruptive Passengers Force Emergency Landing in Morocco After Alcohol-Fueled Incident
Alcohol abuse is not only bad for health but can also be a source of embarrassment and problems for some. A plane made an unexpected stopover in Casablanca to drop off two apparently too drunk women.