Morocco
Tent Encampments on Moroccan Beaches Disrupt Summer Tourism
While summer vacations rhyme with beach days, swimming and playing in the sand, setting up tents on Moroccan beaches spoils the experience.
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Nature
Morocco
Morocco Tsunami Fears Unfounded, Experts Say: Sea Retreat Normal
The rumor of the installation in the coastal cities of evacuation signs in case of tsunami, as well as the recent dissemination of videos on social networks showing the retreat of the sea, have raised concerns among Moroccans who fear the imminent occurrence of a natural disaster.
Morocco
Al Hoceima Authorities Clear Public Beaches in Crackdown on Illegal Occupation
The authorities of Al Hoceima have tackled the occupants of public space on the Quemado beach. An operation welcomed by summer visitors, as well as a number of civil actors and tourism sector players.
Morocco
Foreign Tourist's Public Nudity Attempt Shocks Beachgoers in Moroccan Resort Town
The scene caused a scandal in Morocco. To the general surprise, a foreign tourist stripped naked and tried to swim naked on a beach in Al Hoceima before being stopped in his tracks by vacationers.
Morocco
Moroccan Environmental Group Battles Urban Palm Tree Expansion
The "Mouvement Maroc Environnement 2050" (Morocco Environment Movement 2050) continues its crusade against the planting of palm trees in the urban areas of Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir and other Moroccan cities.
Morocco
Morocco's Major Cities Face Critical Shortage of Public Restrooms
Casablanca, Marrakech and Tangier are sorely lacking in public toilets. A recurring problem lamented by residents, Moroccans living abroad and tourists.
Morocco
False Shark Sighting in Agadir: Local Association Debunks Viral Videos
The information about the appearance of sharks on the coasts of Agadir during this summer period is false. A local association provides its clarification.
Morocco
Rabat Authorities Crack Down on Street Vendors During Eid al-Adha
In Rabat, the local authorities are (re)launching a crusade against street vendors who have regained possession of the streets during this Eid al-Adha period.
France
Saharan Dust Cloud Set to Blanket Southeast France This Week
A Saharan sand cloud is expected to reach France again. The southeast quarter of the country will be the most affected.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Beach Safety and Cleanliness Initiative for Summer 2024
The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, is working to protect and improve beaches as part of the preparation for the 2024 summer season.
Morocco
Drama in Tangier: dozens of migratory birds found dead
Dozens of migratory birds were found dead last week in the Tahaddart nature reserve, near Tangier. The El Manzala landfill adjacent to the said reserve could be the source of this massacre.
Morocco
Casablanca: the felling of trees shocks
In Casablanca, the actors engaged in environmental protection are outraged by the felling of jacaranda trees on Boulevard Anfa. They denounce an "environmental crime".