Morocco
Morocco Receives 5 Million Sinopharm Vaccine Doses, Boosting COVID-19 Campaign
Morocco has received a batch of 5 million doses of the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine. The shipment arrived on Thursday at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca.
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Mohammed V International Airport
Morocco
Morocco Arrests 220 in Crackdown on Fake COVID-19 Documents
Some 220 people directly or indirectly involved in the falsification of health passes, vaccination certificates and PCR tests have been arrested in recent days in Morocco. The authorities had warned that the justice system would be systematically seized.
Morocco
Two Arrested at Casablanca Airport for Fake COVID-19 Documents
Elements of the police of the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca arrested two individuals who had a false exceptional travel authorization and a falsified Covid-19 test.
Morocco
Uyghur Man Faces Extradition Trial in Morocco Amid China Terrorism Allegations
Idris Hasan, the Uyghur national arrested at Mohammed V airport in Casablanca and then incarcerated in the Tiflet prison on suspicion of belonging to a terrorist organization, has not yet cleared his name. His extradition trial to China will open before the Moroccan Court of Cassation on September 1.
Belgium
Belgian Rape Suspect Arrested at Casablanca Airport on Interpol Warrant
A 55-year-old Belgian of Turkish origin was arrested on Tuesday at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca . He would be involved in a rape case. The man was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued against him by the Turkish authorities.
Morocco
Moroccan Airports Rank Among Top 10 in Africa, Skytrax Survey Reveals
The Marrakech and Casablanca airports are among the best airports in Africa. This is the result of the 2021 ranking of the international air transport rating agency, Skytrax.
Morocco
Interpol Suspends Red Notice for Uyghur Man Detained in Morocco
Interpol suspended this Monday the red notice issued by China against Idris Hasan, a Uyghur national arrested at Mohammed V airport in Casablanca and then incarcerated in the Tiflet prison on suspicion of belonging to a terrorist organization.
France
Morocco Urged Not to Extradite Detained Uyghur Man Amid Terrorism Allegations
Dilnur Reyhan, president of the Uyghur Institute of Europe, is asking the Moroccan government not to extradite Idris Hasan, a Uyghur national arrested at Mohammed V airport in Casablanca and then incarcerated in the Tiflet prison on suspicion of belonging to a terrorist organization. In this regard, she has addressed a letter to Chakib Benmoussa , Morocco’s ambassador to France, on July 28.
Morocco
Marrakech Airport Receives Health Accreditation Amid COVID-19 Safety Push
The Marrakech-Ménara international airport has recently received its "Airport Health Accreditation" (AHA) health certification awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI). In addition, 14 other airports in the kingdom have also received their health accreditation, thus confirming the safety of Morocco’s airports.
Morocco
American Traveler Arrested at Casablanca Airport with Over 1kg of Drugs
A traveler who was trying to board a flight to Washington, in possession of more than a kilo of drugs, was unable to pass all the security checkpoints at Casablanca international airport.
Morocco
Moroccan Travelers Stage Airport Protest Over Mandatory COVID Quarantine
The Mohammed V airport in Casablanca experienced some heated hours on Wednesday. Moroccan passengers refusing to submit to certain health rules improvised protest scenes within the airport.
Morocco
Morocco Reopens Borders as Expatriates Return Home After 15-Month Closure
The resumption of air links to and from Morocco has been effective this Tuesday, June 15. The first flights are landing at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca. Many Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) have returned to the kingdom, very happy.