Morocco
Marrakech Police Crackdown Targets Urban Crime and Illegal Activities
Several people have been arrested in Marrakech for prostitution, alcohol consumption, begging and others as part of the fight against urban incivilities.
Topic
Alcohol
Morocco
Morocco's Alcohol Tax Revenue Soars 66% as Consumption Rises Despite Higher Prices
The tax on alcohol has not limited the consumption of Moroccans. On the contrary, the consumption of alcoholic beverages has increased sharply in the kingdom, leading to a 66.7% increase in these tax revenues by the end of June 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.
Morocco
Deadly Bootleg Alcohol Claims 3 Lives, Sickens 18 in Kenitra Province
Three people died and 18 others are under medical supervision after consuming adulterated alcohol in Sidi Allal Tazi, in the province of Kenitra.
Morocco
Drunk Driver Rams 4 People at Agadir Police Checkpoint After Road Rage Incident
The driver of a rental car violently hit four people who had gotten out of their vehicle to complain about his lack of road courtesy at the police checkpoint in Agadir.
Morocco
Heineken Secures New Exclusive Distributor in Morocco After 20-Year Partnership Ends
After ending its partnership with the Société des boissons du Maroc (SBM), the Moroccan subsidiary of the French Castel group, the Dutch giant Heineken has found its new exclusive distributor.
Morocco
Tragic Death of Young Girl After Party in Marrakech Tourist Complex
A young girl was found dead in Marrakech, after spending a drunken evening in a tourist complex in Sidi Brahim, prefecture of Marrakech, in the company of two young men from the Gulf countries.
Morocco
Moroccan Nightlife Slows as Some Observe Pre-Ramadan Alcohol Fast
In order to prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, some Moroccans are making the resolution to stop consuming alcohol and frequenting nightclubs forty days before. A practice that does not have unanimous support.
Morocco
Morocco to Raise Alcohol Taxes, Prices Set to Surge from February 15
Bad news for alcohol consumers. They should expect in the coming days an increase in the prices of wines, beers and spirits.
Morocco
Police Bust Counterfeit Alcohol Ring in Agadir, Three Arrested
The judicial police elements in Agadir arrested three individuals on Friday for their alleged involvement in a case of counterfeit alcoholic beverages trafficking.
Morocco
Morocco Warns of Deadly Counterfeit Alcohol Risks During New Year Celebrations
Despite the efforts made by the competent authorities, adulterated alcohol is still circulating in Morocco. Enough to raise concerns during this end-of-year holiday season.
Morocco
Major Alcohol Smuggling Ring Busted in Northern Morocco
One of the biggest alcohol traffickers in northern Morocco was recently arrested in the Larache region following an operation carried out by the Royal Gendarmerie services.
Morocco
Moroccan Opposition Slams Government's Reversal on Alcohol Tax Hike
The General Secretariat of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has attacked the government of Aziz Akhannouch following its retreat on the increase in the domestic consumption tax applied to alcoholic beverages .