Morocco
Morocco Bans Plant Imports to Combat Deadly Bacteria Threat
Travelers are prohibited from bringing any type of plants into Moroccan territory, according to the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA).
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Nature
Morocco
Jellyfish Swarms Alarm Tourists and Tourism Industry on Morocco's Northern Beaches
In Morocco, swarms of jellyfish have washed up on the coast of the Northern region. Concern has quickly gripped vacationers and tourism professionals.
Spain
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Grips Spain as Temperatures Soar to 46°C
Spain has been recording high temperatures close to 46°C in recent days, caused by heat waves coming from Morocco . The situation should continue according to experts.
Morocco
Morocco's Gold Reserves Rise to 22 Tons, Ranking 5th in Africa
Morocco’s gold reserves are estimated at 22.12 metric tons, according to the German database Statistica.
France
Early June Heat Wave to Bring Near-Record Temperatures Across France
Temperatures will approach 40 degrees in France next week due to heat waves coming from Morocco.
France
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps France as Moroccan Air Mass Brings 40°C Temperatures
A heat dome centered between Morocco and Switzerland will cause hot air (up to 40°C) in France and Western Europe this week. This heat wave is expected to affect the south of the Loire for 6 days, or more.
Morocco
Ancient Moroccans Used Olive Pits as Fuel 100,000 Years Ago, Study Reveals
Olive pits and olive wood were used as fuel for the first time more than 100,000 years ago on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, according to a study conducted by the Institute of Botany at the University of Innsbruck (Austria).
Spain
Rare Bonelli's Eagle Found Dead After Epic 3-Year Journey Across Europe and Africa
A Bonelli’s eagle, ringed in the Aude in 2019 and equipped with a beacon, was found dead near Perpignan after an incredible journey that took it to Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Mauritania.
Morocco
North Africa Grapples with Severe Drought, Morocco Hit Hardest in 30 Years
For about thirty years, Morocco has been facing a scarcity of rainfall, causing a lot of damage, especially in the agricultural world, noted the American news agency Bloomberg LP in an article published on the issue of drought affecting all of North Africa.
Morocco
Morocco Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Wells After Tragic Child Deaths
After the death of Rayan who fell into a well near Chefchaouen and that of another child in Tiflet , the authorities have decided to crack down on illegal wells that escape any control. This is the case in Casablanca, more precisely in the Ain Sebâa district where the authorities are conducting a control campaign with well owners.
Morocco
Scientist Proposes Gibraltar Dam to Combat Rising Sea Levels
Alexandre Meinesz, a marine biologist at the CRNS in Nice, proposes the construction of a dam at Gibraltar - between the tip of Spain and Morocco - to effectively counter the rise in water levels. An innovative solution that he considers less costly than financing all the work related to the rise in water levels.
Morocco
Lyon Zoo's Longtime Crocodile Residents to Relocate to Natural Habitat in Morocco
Two crocodiles - a male and a female - will leave Lyon in September for Morocco , where they will be housed in a natural environment.