Morocco
Moroccan Man Missing After Ferry Trip to Spain, Foreign Minister Confirms
Morocco is still searching for Marouan El Mokadem, a Moroccan who has been missing since May 24, 2024, after boarding a ferry bound for the port of Motril.
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Moroccan Living Abroad
France
Morocco Opens New Consulate in Montpellier to Better Serve Expat Community
The Moroccan Consulate General in Montpellier has acquired a new building located in Parc 2000 in La Paillade, in accordance with royal directives for more effective support that meets the expectations of Moroccans residing in this city.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats and Locals Protest Delayed Harhoura Housing Project
In Harhoura, the delayed delivery of apartments in a real estate project is causing anger among dozens of families, including MREs. They organized a protest sit-in in front of the construction site.
France
France Proposes Deporting Foreign Inmates to Ease Prison Overcrowding
Deporting foreign prisoners, including Moroccans, to reduce prison overcrowding. This is one of the reforms that Gérald Darmanin, the French Minister of Justice, intends to launch soon.
Morocco
Italian Ferry Company GNV Orders Four LNG-Powered Ships, Eyes Morocco Route
GNV has just launched an order for four large ships from Chinese Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). They could serve Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan-Canadian Woman Appeals Prison Sentence in Viral Assault Case Against Official
The Moroccan residing in Canada and her three co-defendants in the "slap to the Caïd of Témara" case appear at the beginning of this week before the Rabat Court of Appeal. They had all been sentenced to a total of four years in prison in the first instance.
Morocco
Morocco Monitors Diaspora in Netherlands Amid Tensions with Israeli Supporters
Morocco is closely monitoring the situation of Moroccans residing in the Netherlands, following clashes between some of them and Israeli supporters, which occurred in Amsterdam on November 7, 2024, declared Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Urge Streamlined Border Procedures at Melilla Crossing
The Moroccan League for the Defense of Human Rights in Zeghanghane (Nador) has called on the competent authorities to simplify customs procedures and speed up control operations at the Bab Melilla border post during Operation Marhaba marking the return of Moroccans from Europe to Morocco during the summer.
France
Moroccan Liver Transplant Patient Faces Deportation from France Despite Medical Necessity
While living in France since 2017 for medical reasons, Karim Kafouni, a Moroccan who received two liver transplants at the Lille University Hospital, has been subject to an OQTF since March 2023. After his request was rejected by the French justice system, he is relying on support from associations to avoid expulsion.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Initiative to Attract Diaspora Investment
Karim Zidane, the Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, announced the government’s decision to create a dedicated unit for Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) who wish to invest in their country of origin.
Morocco
Moroccan Expat Appeals Life Sentence in Salé Family Massacre Case
Sentenced to life imprisonment in July 2024, a 62-year-old Moroccan residing abroad accused of committing the butchery in the Rahma neighborhood (Salé) still claims his innocence.
Morocco
Massive Online Travel Scam Targets Moroccan Diaspora with Fake Deals
Many Moroccans and Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) claim to have been victims of a large-scale scam orchestrated by fake online travel agencies and other fictitious websites. These lured them with attractive packages to appealing destinations.