Morocco
Morocco Court Reduces Sentence in Deadly Tainted Alcohol Case
The case of the death of about ten people who consumed adulterated alcohol in the Ksar El Kébir region has just reached its conclusion.
Topic
Alcohol
Morocco
Morocco Revises Alcohol Tax Plan, Eases Price Hikes on Beer and Wine
The government has just made a turnaround on the taxation of alcoholic beverages in Morocco. This decision comes in response to the pressing demands of the majority parties and the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM).
Morocco
Morocco's Alcohol Tax Hike Threatens Bar Industry, May Boost Smuggling
The increase in the tax on alcohol consumption, provided for in the 2024 Finance Bill (PLF), could benefit smuggling and lead to the massive closure of bars.
Morocco
Morocco to Maintain Alcohol Tax in 2024 Budget, Minister Confirms
The delegate minister in charge of the budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, stated, during a debate on the 2024 finance bill before the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee in the House of Advisors, that the tax on alcohol consumption will be maintained in 2024.
Morocco
Morocco Debates Alcohol Tax Hike Amid Health and Economic Concerns
Since the announcement by the government of Aziz Akhannouch of the increase in the Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) on alcoholic beverages as part of the mobilization of additional revenue for the state budget, reactions and questions have been pouring in.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Bust Illegal Bar in Marrakech, Arrest 26 in Raid
Elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Marrakech arrested 26 individuals in a bar-restaurant in Agafay that had opened without authorization and was serving smuggled alcoholic beverages.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Steep Alcohol Tax Hike to Combat Youth Addiction
In Morocco, the addiction of young people to alcohol is a concern for the government. The latter plans to significantly increase the tax on alcoholic beverages.
Morocco
Morocco Debates Alcohol Policy: Tax Hike vs. Prohibition Calls
The increase in taxes on alcoholic beverages is not unanimous in the Moroccan parliament. While some deputies are in favor, others reject this measure, calling instead for a ban on alcohol consumption.
Morocco
Moroccan Winemakers Battle Climate Change to Save Vineyards
Faced with the challenge of climate change ravaging Morocco, winegrowers are competing in ingenuity to protect their vineyards. These guardians of the grape, confronted with the onslaught of the chergui, this Saharan wind, are experimenting with new techniques to preserve their precious vines .
Morocco
Morocco to Hike Alcohol Taxes Sharply in 2024 Budget Plan
The government of Aziz Akhannouch plans a sharp increase in the domestic consumption tax (TIC) on alcoholic beverages. This emerges from the draft finance law (PLF) for the year 2024.
Spain
Drunk Passenger Denied Boarding Causes Chaos at Mallorca Airport
A Moroccan assaulted an employee and damaged the equipment of the airline Ryanair after being denied boarding at Palma de Mallorca airport for a flight to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Morocco
Heineken Exits Morocco as Local Brewer Shifts Focus to Domestic Brands
Heineken beer will no longer be available on the Moroccan market in 2024. This is the decision made by the Dutch brand and the Société marocaine des boissons (SBM) which wants to promote local products more.