Morocco
Search Underway for 11 Missing Sailors After Ship Collision Off Moroccan Coast
Following a collision between a Panamanian cargo ship and a trawler, 11 sailors are reported missing in Dakhla, in southern Morocco.
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Dakhla
Morocco
Morocco Plans $940 Million Mega-Port Near Canary Islands, Rivaling Tanger Med
On Thursday, September 5, the Moroccan Government revised the investments intended for the announced port of Dakhla, north of the Mauritanian border. It has been raised to 940 million euros, and its commissioning will be effective within seven years.
Morocco
Morocco to Build $1 Billion Atlantic Port in Dakhla by 2030
As part of the national port strategy for 2030, the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water plans to build one of the largest ports in the Kingdom.
Morocco
Sardine Truck Overturns at Dakhla Port, Spilling Tons of Fish
The driver of a large refrigerated fish truck lost control of his vehicle on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the main entrance to the Port of Dakhla. This fall of the vehicle concerned damaged tons of sardines, according to a statement from the port authorities.
Morocco
Dakhla Launches Major Development Projects on Throne Feast Day
On the occasion of the Throne Feast, the Wali of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region and, at the same time, Governor of the Oued Eddahab province, Lamine Benomar, launched several socio-economic development projects in Dakhla.
Morocco
Dakhla Bay in Morocco Joins Prestigious "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" Club
One of the most emblematic natural and tourist sites in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region has received international recognition. Through a letter from Michel Bujol, President of the "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" Club, addressed to El Khattat Yanja, President of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, the official entry of the Dakhla Gulf into the Club called "The Most Beautiful Bays in the World" was mentioned.
Morocco
Morocco Announces 450km Dual Carriageway Project from Dakhla to Mauritanian Border
The Government has committed to a project to build a 450-kilometer dual carriageway between the city of Dakhla and the border town of Guerguerat with Mauritania. The announcement was made on Monday, July 22, 2019 by the Head of Government to the deputies.
Morocco
Investments Surge in Morocco's Dakhla Region as International Support Grows
Major achievements are underway in the Dakhla-Oued Dahab region. These large-scale investments are being made by many countries that have withdrawn their recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), announced the Head of Government, Saad Eddine El Othmani, during the meeting organized by a government team currently visiting the region.
Morocco
Morocco Destroys 20 Tons of Cannabis, Millions of Cigarettes in Major Drug Bust
The security services of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab have seized significant quantities of narcotics, cigarettes and contraband products. Under the supervision of a Joint Commission composed of representatives of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, public authorities, the Customs Administration and Civil Protection, these various products were incinerated on Friday, July 19, 2019.
Morocco
Dakhla Airport Sees 20% Surge in Passenger Traffic, Ranks 9th in Morocco
The 2018 fiscal year was prosperous for the Dakhla Airport , which saw a 20.23% increase in user movement, or 202,645 passengers.
Morocco
Anti-Tank Mine Explosion Injures Civilians Near Dakhla, Western Sahara
A 4x4 vehicle was the victim of a terrible accident after running over an anti-tank mine in Bir Gandouz. This happened on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Human damage was recorded.
Morocco
Dakhla Police Uncover Major Drug Operation: Beggar Arrested with 22 Kilos of Hashish
We’ve seen it all! A beggar in Dakhla was just arrested with a large quantity of hashish in her possession, not for sale to consumers but to dealers... Was begging her cover?