Morocco
Princess Kate's Beauty Secret: Moroccan Argan Oil in Daily Skincare Routine
There is a Moroccan oil that the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, cannot do without to prepare her skin every day.
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Food
France
Drought-Resistant Carob Trees Replace Vineyards in Southern France
An association of Occitan producers is counting on the cultivation of a tree well established in Morocco to replace the vine on the coast, which is a victim of drought.
Morocco
Spanish Sheep Exporters Turn to Algeria After Morocco's Eid Sacrifice Ban
King Mohammed VI’s call not to sacrifice sheep during Eid al-Adha has put Spanish breeders and exporters in difficulty. They are counting on selling their sheep in Algeria.
Morocco
Turkey's Olive Gene Bank Ranks Third Globally, Preserves 364 Varieties
İbrahim Yumaklı, the Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, stated that the olive genetic material bank in Izmir has genetic material from 364 distinct olive varieties from 18 countries, including Morocco, France, Greece and Chile.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Struggle to Curb Persistent Street Vending
Street vendors in Morocco have always had a foothold on the streets despite public policies implemented, investments devoted to the construction of markets and campaigns to free up public space.
Morocco
Ramadan Tradition Fades as Marrakech Tanjia Prices Soar
The people of Marrakech have been forced to change their eating habits during Ramadan. Over the past two years, the residents of the ochre city have abandoned the traditional Marrakech Tanjia, a highly prized dish, due to its exorbitant price.
Morocco
Moroccan Beekeepers Warn of Dangerous Fake 'Aphrodisiac' Honey Flooding Markets
"Aphrodisiac" or "virility" honey is flooding the Moroccan market and worrying the Moroccan Union of Beekeeping Professionals.
Morocco
Informal Bakeries in Morocco Accused of Misusing Subsidized Flour for Profit
In Morocco, informal bakeries would use subsidized flour to produce bread that they sell at competitive prices in order to increase their margins during this Ramadan month.
Morocco
Egyptian Retailer Kazyon Expands in Morocco with $30 Million IFC Loan
The Egyptian group Kazyon has just benefited from a $30 million (300 million dirhams) loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). These funds will allow the brand to strengthen its presence in Morocco and improve access to quality and low-cost food products, and especially put pressure on BIM, already very present in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Olive Oil Shortage as Prices Soar to Record Levels
While Morocco has stepped up its imports of olive oil to overcome the olive oil crisis, the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Olive believes that this is not the ideal solution.
Morocco
Moroccan Activists Call for Boycott of Israeli Dates During Ramadan
The "Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement in Morocco" (BDS Morocco) continues its boycott campaigns of products from Israel. Its latest target: Israeli dates, a product consumed by Moroccans during this month of Ramadan.
Morocco
Moroccan Activists Launch Online Boycott Against Soaring Food Prices During Ramadan
On the web, Moroccan activists have launched a vast campaign to boycott several food products due to their high prices. Moroccans are suffering from the high cost of living this Ramadan month.