Morocco
Two Migrants Missing After Arrest by Moroccan Authorities in Rabat
Missing in Rabat since January 28, 2021, Moussa and Salif are untraceable. Arrested and taken away by two auxiliary forces agents, they have not given any sign of life.
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Morocco
Algerian Ambassador's Doctored Photo with Moroccan King Sparks Diplomatic Row
Abdelhamid Abdaoui, Algeria’s ambassador to Rabat, sparked controversy on Twitter by posting a post in which a retouched photo of him presenting his credentials to King Mohammed VI appears in the background. He had just received the Swedish ambassador to Morocco, Anne Höglund.
Morocco
Judge Robbed and Assaulted in Skhirat; Suspect Arrested with Stolen Phones
The Royal Gendarmerie of Skhirat arrested a 22-year-old man for his involvement in the theft and assault of a judge, in the city center. 12 smartphones, including that of the victim, were found at the home of the accused, which was searched.
Morocco
Morocco Showcases Jewish Heritage to Boost Tourism from US Jewish Community
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is mobilizing to promote the Moroccan destination to the American Jewish community. In consultation with four Regional Tourism Councils, the office organized a press trip last week for two American journalists to present the tourist assets of the kingdom to this community.
Morocco
Supreme Court Overturns $11 Million Fraud Verdict Against French Investor's Heirs in Morocco
The Supreme Court of Rabat has approved the appeal filed by the heirs of a French investor, who were convicted on appeal to pay the sum of 110 million dirhams to the Moroccan billionaire Hassan Derham.
Morocco
UNESCO Suspends Maghreb Representative Over Alleged Workplace Harassment in Morocco
The Unesco representative for the Maghreb, based in Rabat, has been suspended from her duties for remarks deemed inappropriate towards the Moroccan team. The complaints filed since July 2020 come from four Moroccan employees, who accuse the Lebanese Golda el-Khoury of having created a "hostile" work environment.
Morocco
Israeli Envoy Praises Morocco's Rich Culture and Warm Welcome
Arrived in Morocco a few days ago, the head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat in Morocco , David Govrin, is discovering the beauty of this city and its tourist attractions on a daily basis. Wearing a Moroccan djellaba, the former Israeli ambassador to Egypt expressed his delight in wearing "elegant and luxurious clothes, sprinkled with the scents of ancient history".
Morocco
InterContinental to Open Luxury Hotel in Morocco's Capital Rabat
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has just signed an agreement with Immohold Hospitality for the opening of the InterContinental Rabat in the first quarter of 2022. This agreement allows the group to lay the foundations for its ambitious projects in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Summons Spanish Ambassador Over Alleged Abuse of Migrant Minors
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned, this Wednesday, February 3, the Spanish ambassador to Rabat, after watching a video showing Moroccan minors attacked by Guardia Civil agents .
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Child Exploitation in Begging, 142 Cases Processed
Some 142 cases related to the exploitation of children in begging have been dealt with in Rabat , Salé and Témara, announced on Monday the Attorney General of the King at the Court of Cassation, President of the Public Prosecution, Mohamed Abdennabaoui. Several judgments have been handed down in this context.
Morocco
Hackers Exploit Electronic Lottery System in Morocco, Netting $65,000 in Fraudulent Winnings
Two women and a sales agent, prosecuted for fraud, scam and attack on the automated data processing system, were referred to the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Rabat . The accused managed to hack the computer system of an electronic lottery company.
Morocco
Morocco Offers Sinopharm and AstraZeneca COVID Vaccines Based on Availability
People being vaccinated against the coronavirus can choose between the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine or the British AstraZeneca vaccine, says a source close to the Ibn Sina University Hospital in Rabat . The two vaccines are practically equally effective (79% for the Sinopharm vaccine and 70% for the AstraZeneca vaccine).