Morocco
Morocco's Tallest Skyscraper: Mohammed VI Tower Nears Completion in Rabat
In Rabat, the construction site of the Mohammed VI Tower, the largest in Morocco and perhaps in Africa, is entering its final phase.
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Morocco
Wealthy Moroccan-Dutch Man Faces Trial for Gendarme's Death in High-Profile Case
The trial of Ould Lefchouch (rich kid) who mowed down and killed a gendarme in Harhoura in 2019 opened before the Second Degree Criminal Chamber of the Rabat Court of Appeal.
Morocco
Rabat Real Estate Prices Rise 1.9%, Led by Housing Sector Growth
The city of Rabat has experienced significant fluctuations in its real estate market, according to the Real Estate Asset Price Index published by Bank Al-Maghrib and the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography (ANCFCC).
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison for Debauchery and Obstruction
The criminal chamber of the Court of Appeal of Rabat has sentenced MP Yassine Radi , a member of the Constitutional Union (UC) party, his businessman friend and two young women to various prison sentences for, among other things, incitement to debauchery and failure to report a crime.
Morocco
Morocco's Popular Movement Condemns Hamas Leader's Comments on Abraham Accords
The remarks made by Khaled Meshaal, leader of the Palestinian Hamas movement, against Morocco and its people during a meeting of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) in Rabat are not to the liking of the Popular Movement (MP), one of the three opposition political parties.
Morocco
Construction Begins on Royal Mansour Luxury Hotel in Morocco's Capital Rabat
The French company Bouygues has started the construction of the Royal Mansour hotel in Rabat, which will be the most luxurious hotel in the Moroccan capital.
Morocco
Rabat Named Top African Destination for 2024 by Travel Experts
According to the ranking of a specialized website, a Moroccan city is among the 10 best places to visit in Africa in 2024.
Morocco
Moroccan Minister Defends Jewish Official's Role in Islamic Endowment Management
Following an intervention by Nabila Mounib, deputy of the Unified Socialist Party (PSU) before the Commission on Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Islamic Affairs and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Ahmed Toufiq, Moroccan Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, had to explain the management of certain waqfs by a Moroccan Jew.
Morocco
Rabat's Takaddoum District Grapples with Surge in Unregulated Street Vendors
In Rabat, street vendors are invading and flooding the Takaddoum (Development) district with various products to the point of occupying the public domain, much to the dismay of residents and the formal sector. Exasperated, civil society organizations are launching an appeal to the public authorities.
Morocco
Ancient Roman Port District Unearthed in Morocco's UNESCO Site
Moroccan archaeologists have discovered the ruins of the "first" ancient port district in Morocco, on Chellah in Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage site of 3.15 square kilometers whose footprint is almost five times larger than that of Pompeii.
Morocco
EasyJet Launches New Lyon-Rabat Route with Thrice-Weekly Flights
The airline EasyJet inaugurated on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 its new connection between Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport and Rabat .
Morocco
Corruption Scandal in Morocco: 15 Sentenced in Rabat Document Forgery Case
In Rabat, several people including a former official at the Salé prefecture were tried for falsifying official documents and corruption. They received prison sentences ranging from six months suspended to six years.