Morocco
Morocco summer vacations: beaches, traffic, high prices dominate
Moroccan vacations remain heavily concentrated in summer. July and August alone account for nearly 40% of trips, confirming the weight of high season in domestic tourism.
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Marrakesh
Morocco
Jemaa el-Fna UNESCO Marrakech Renovation Controversy
The renovation of the famous Jemaa el-Fna square , in Marrakech, is causing a wave of indignation. Faced with arrangements deemed unsuitable, heritage professionals are demanding urgent modifications to preserve the identity of this UNESCO-listed site.
Morocco
Marrakech Pizza Hoax: Police Debunk 200 Euro Viral Video
A viral video showing an angry German tourist in Marrakech set social media ablaze this weekend. The traveler denounced an exorbitant bill. The police investigation has just revealed a completely different truth, entirely sweeping away these accusations.
Morocco
Police Car Theft Marrakech Ends in Crash Chase
Friday evening in Marrakech, an individual was arrested after stealing an official vehicle . The pursuit launched by law enforcement ended in a traffic accident, neutralizing the fugitive.
Morocco
French Woman Arrested Marrakech Insulting Moroccans Online
A Franco-Algerian national was arrested Saturday in Marrakech. She was preparing to leave the country after posting insults targeting Moroccans and accusing police of corruption on social media.
Morocco
Morocco towing fees scandal: motorists demand transparency
Motorists in Marrakech are denouncing the lack of transparency and excessive costs of vehicle impounding. Facing this discontent, a human rights defense organization is demanding an administrative investigation to clarify the management of this towing service.
Morocco
Marrakech Jemaa El Fna Square Renovation Fails Quality Standards
Recently renovated at great expense, the famous Marrakech square is causing outrage. Unsuitable paving, water puddles and grease accumulation tarnish this UNESCO-listed site . Civil society actors demand an immediate audit in the face of these defects.
Morocco
Wanted Criminals Extradition Morocco Europe Interpol
Eleven individuals wanted for drug trafficking and money laundering were arrested this week between Tangier and Marrakech. Among them are several Belgian-Moroccans whose extradition to Europe is formally excluded by Moroccan legislation .
Morocco
Jemaa el-Fna Renovation Sparks Outrage in Marrakech
The recent renovation of the famous Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, which cost 160 million dirhams, is causing anger among internet users. The aesthetic choices are considered incompatible with this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Morocco
Interpol Arrests European Drug Traffickers in Morocco
Moroccan authorities arrested eleven individuals on Monday in Marrakech and Tangier. Targeted mostly by Interpol red notices , these suspects are being pursued for international drug trafficking and money laundering in Europe.
Morocco
Marrakech Stadium World Cup 2030 Major Renovation Project
The modernization works of Marrakech’s Grand Stadium are accelerating ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The first phase of this mega-project is about to be entrusted to local operators for a complete restructuring of the infrastructure.
Morocco
Moroccan airport gold smuggling MRE trafficking exposed
As summer holidays approach, customs are stepping up controls at airports . Facing soaring gold prices, criminal networks are multiplying smuggling attempts of precious metals, particularly targeting Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).