Following reports of rats, cockroaches, mosquitoes and other pests in several neighborhoods of Casablanca, municipal officials are calling for a change in approach. They want to intervene before residents file complaints, rather than afterward.
Pollution, environmental degradation and climate risks have a considerable health cost for children in Morocco. A study by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF estimates that they account for 133,200 healthy life-years lost among those under 18.
In Larache, residents of Jnane Bouhsina have been denouncing for several years an open sewer running alongside their homes . The odors and insects become particularly difficult to bear in summer, when many MREs return to stay in the neighborhood.
Animal protection associations are denouncing new killings of stray dogs in several Moroccan cities, particularly in Tinghir. They are calling for an end to shootings and the implementation of sterilization and vaccination programs announced by authorities.
On several Moroccan beaches, umbrellas and chairs offered for rent occupy large portions of sand. During peak summer season, many families struggle to find a free spot near the sea.
Morocco is gradually improving its environmental performance , but less rapidly than Algeria and Tunisia. The new global ranking from Yale University places the Kingdom far behind its two neighbors, despite progress recorded over the past ten years.
With rising temperatures, scorpions, snakes and other pests are moving closer to homes in Morocco. Professionals remind residents of the essential steps to reduce risks and avoid dangerous mistakes after a sting or bite.
The bill on stray animals is worrying animal rights defenders in Morocco. They fear that feeding, caring for or sheltering street dogs and cats in public spaces could expose citizens and volunteers to penalties.
Tangier authorities are investigating constructions suspected of being built illegally in sensitive areas of the city. The investigations focus notably on Achakar, Rmilat and Mediouna, where real estate pressure has been a concern for several years.
Morocco has a record number of Blue Flag certified sites for summer 2026. Thirty-three beaches have received this international distinction, which rewards the quality of bathing waters, hygiene, safety and sustainable management of spaces frequented by summer visitors.
A new European study confirms the potential of Tropic Mount, south of the Canaries . But behind the underwater phosphates, the stakes are broader: this site concentrates critical metals and remains suspended over maritime delimitation between Rabat and Madrid.
Since June 1st, 2026, a centralized national database has been consolidating Moroccan real estate powers of attorney. This legal reform aims to eradicate land fraud, permanently securing transactions and assets for Moroccans residing abroad.