In Casablanca, preparations for the 2030 World Cup are accelerating demolition operations that began long ago. An analysis of satellite images conducted by the Belgian daily De Standaard shows that more than 15 hectares disappeared in less than a year within the Avenue Royale area.
The urban transformation required by the football World Cup is taking place at the expense of entire working-class neighborhoods in Morocco. Thousands of homes are disappearing under bulldozers to make way for upscale real estate projects.
Morocco celebrates the Night of Destiny, the spiritual climax of Ramadan. Between night prayers, traditional attire, and initiation rituals for children, this sacred vigil combines deep religious devotion with a unique cultural grounding.
The program to rehouse the inhabitants of the slums in affordable apartments, supervised by the authorities of the Casablanca-Settat region, is progressing normally. A slum located in the medina of the economic capital of the kingdom is currently being demolished.
Many Casablancans and tourists have expressed their dissatisfaction on social media with the sudden decision to impose entry fees on the esplanade of the Hassan II Mosque.
Morocco confirms its position as a leading tourist destination in the Tripadvisor ranking of the most attractive tourist sites in Africa.
The development and extension work on the corniche of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca to the El Hank area will soon begin. A call for tenders has just been launched for this purpose.
The Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, was politely reprimanded by Moulay El Hassan, after accidentally standing in front of the crown prince during the religious vigil commemorating Laylat Al-Qadr.
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the most beautiful in the world, according to a ranking by Civitatis, the leading company in the sale of guided tours and excursions worldwide.
Two places in Morocco are among the most beautiful viewpoints in Africa. This is revealed by a study carried out by a specialized website.
Morocco is considering imposing a curfew during the month of Ramadan from 7 p.m. due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Moroccans could face new restrictions to avoid new infections and the spread of the virus.
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca has taken new restrictive measures for the performance of the five daily prayers. This decision follows the resurgence of new infections recorded in recent weeks in the economic capital.