Morocco
Marrakech Butcher Arrested for Selling Suspicious Meat
Information has recently circulated about the arrest of a butcher in the Derb Nakhla souk in Bab Doukkala, accused of selling dog meat while passing it off as red meat.
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Marrakesh
Morocco
Marrakech Corruption Scandal Ends After 15-Year Legal Battle
The Court of Cassation has just put an end to the "Casino Saâdi" affair that has been shaking Marrakech for more than fifteen years. This judicial saga, worthy of a film, involves a vast network of corruption and misappropriation of public funds within the municipality. Elected officials, civil servants and even real estate developers are involved in this case that has made headlines.
Morocco
Brazilian Influencer Arrested in Marrakech After Altercation with Police
The information published by some English media such as The SUN that Liziane Gutierrez, former candidate of the Brazilian reality TV show "A Fazenda", had a nightmarish experience in Morocco, where she would have been forced to show her genitals to Moroccan police, are inaccurate.
Morocco
Marrakech Hotels Defy Closure Orders, Continue Operating Despite Crackdown
Ten of the 31 non-compliant tourist accommodation establishments ordered to close for one to two months continue to open their doors, thus trampling on the decision of Farid Chourak, Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region and governor of the ochre city prefecture.
Morocco
Marrakech Authorities Tighten Oversight of New Year's Eve Villa Parties Amid Tourism Surge
As the New Year approaches, Marrakech is preparing to welcome a large number of tourists, both Moroccan and foreign. Bookings for apartments and villas, particularly in the peripheral communes of the ochre city, are on the rise.
Sport
Hakimi Arrives in Marrakech for African Ballon d'Or Ceremony
The Moroccan right-back of PSG Achraf Hakimi is coming to Marrakech to attend the African Ballon d’Or ceremony and hopes to win it. Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the president of his club, will also make the trip by private jet to support him. His family is also present.
Morocco
Marrakech Officials Reconsider Taxi Route Restrictions Amid Driver Protests
The Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, Farid Chourak, could withdraw his decision to establish specific itineraries for taxis coming from outside the city.
Morocco
Controversial Moroccan TikToker Arrested for Public Indecency and Defamation
The Moroccan influencer "Chikha Moulinex" was arrested this Friday, December 13 in Marrakech, following multiple complaints for insults, defamation and public indecency.
Morocco
Morocco Plans High-Speed Rail Extension to Agadir for 2030 World Cup
Morocco is seriously considering extending its high-speed line to Agadir, host city of the 2030 Football World Cup. Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics, recently announced that the preliminary study of this ambitious project would be finalized in mid-2025.
Morocco
Morocco Awards $340 Million in Contracts for New High-Speed Rail Project
The offers of eight companies have convinced the National Railway Office (ONCF) which has awarded them major contracts as part of the high-speed rail (HSR) megaproject connecting Kénitra to Marrakech.
Morocco
Algerian Singer Cheb Khaled Vacations in Morocco's Agafay Desert
Cheb Khaled has once again set his sights on Morocco for his vacation. It is in the Agafay desert, at the gates of Marrakech, that the Algerian singer has set up his bags, accompanied by his family.
Morocco
Marrakech Hotels See Surge in Holiday Bookings, Luxury Sector Thrives
As the end-of-year holidays approach, hotels located in the Marrakech-Safi and Drâa-Tafilalet regions are filling up with tourists.