Morocco
Marrakech's Jemaa El-Fna Square Named World's Second Most Beautiful Market
Marrakech is home to one of the most beautiful markets in the world, ranking in the global top 10 of a specialized website.
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Food
Spain
Spanish Farmers' Union Pushes for Stricter Controls on Moroccan Produce Imports
A major Spanish farmers’ union, close to Vox, is putting pressure on the Spanish government to tighten measures against Moroccan agricultural products.
Morocco
Krispy Kreme Expands to Morocco, Challenging Dunkin' Donuts in Rabat
The American restaurant chain specializing in the manufacture and sale of donuts, Krispy Kreme, is setting up in Morocco and positioning itself as a direct competitor to Dunkin’ Donuts.
France
Nationwide Recall: Halal Merguez Sausages Contaminated with Veterinary Drugs
Several batches of dangerous halal merguez sold in Métro stores throughout France have been the subject of a massive recall.
Morocco
Morocco Lawmaker Calls for Stricter Food Safety Controls in Restaurants
MP Hanane Atarguine, from the parliamentary group of the Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM), asked the Minister of the Interior to take measures to strengthen controls in restaurants and fast food establishments in order to reduce cases of food poisoning and improve food safety.
Morocco
Morocco Leads World in Chinese Green Tea Imports, New Data Shows
Over the years, Morocco has become the largest importer of Chinese green tea. This is evidenced by the latest statistics from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
Morocco
Morocco Grapples with Surge in Food Poisoning Cases, Calls for Stricter Regulations
The Moroccan Federation of Consumer Rights is concerned after the increase in cases of food poisoning recorded in some restaurants in recent weeks. It calls on the Minister of Health and Social Protection to update the laws relating to the management of collective and individual food poisonings.
Morocco
Morocco Poultry Farmers Warn of Chicken Price Hike Amid Rising Production Costs
In Morocco, chicken prices are likely to rise in the coming days due to increases in input prices, warned the National Association of Broiler Chicken Breeders in Morocco (ANPC).
Morocco
Marrakech Snack Bar Owner Sentenced to 4 Years for Deadly Food Poisoning
The court of first instance of Marrakech imposed, on Monday, July 1, 2024, a prison sentence on the owner of the snack bar in the Mhamid district where 26 people had been victims of food poisoning.
Spain
EU Alerts: Contaminated Moroccan Squid Shipment Seized at Spanish Border
The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a new alert regarding a batch of contaminated squid exported to Spain from Morocco.
Morocco
Mass Food Poisoning in Tiznit, Morocco Sickens 36; Snack Bar Closed for Investigation
36 people were poisoned after eating at a snack bar in the El Mchouar square in Tiznit. The establishment has been closed and a thorough investigation is underway to determine the causes of the poisoning.
Morocco
El Jadida Bans Mobile Cafes, Sparking Debate on Urban Street Vendors
The authorities of El Jadida have decided to ban the activity of mobile cafes in certain specific areas of the city.