Sport
Moroccan Youth Soccer Player Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Sad news for Wydad Tanger. The football club has just lost one of its young players, Mohamed Bakkali, who died from injuries sustained in a serious road accident.
Topic
Tangier
Morocco
Chinese Battery Maker to Invest $600 Million in Moroccan Factories
A subsidiary of the China Baoan Group industrial conglomerate is building two factories in Tangier that will be operational by 2026 and will create more than 1,100 highly skilled jobs.
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Sector Hits Record Highs in 2024
The signals are green for Moroccan tourism. The sector set records in 2024 in terms of visitor arrivals, contributing to the development of the local and national economy.
Morocco
Witchcraft Allegations Stir Political Controversy in Tangier
An unusual incident is shaking the city of Tangier. Personal photos and talismans, possibly related to witchcraft practices, were found in a wasteland in the Gueznaia region. The discovery, made by passers-by, quickly inflamed the conversations of the inhabitants, fueling curiosity and questions.
Morocco
Tangier Tourism Projects Stalled as New Investment Law Awaits Implementation
The adoption of a system of exceptional licenses to stimulate hotel and tourism projects in Tangier, in anticipation of the major sporting events to come, seems compromised.
Morocco
Bankruptcy of Key Manufacturer Jeopardizes Spain-Morocco eVTOL Air Taxi Project
The project of air link between Spain and Morocco by electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) taxis is facing a new difficulty: the bankruptcy of the German manufacturer Volocopter.
Morocco
Tangier Cracks Down on Illegal Car Guarding Practices
Younes Tazi, Wali of the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region and governor of the prefecture of Tangier-Assilah, has declared war on the illegal practices of vehicle guarding that are proliferating in the city.
Morocco
Tangier Real Estate: Housing Prices Rise Slightly as Sales Slump
The real estate market in Tangier is showing contrasting trends. While the overall price index has increased by 0.1%, this apparent stability masks divergent realities depending on the types of properties at the end of 2024.
Morocco
Tangier Prepares for 2030 World Cup with Major Infrastructure Upgrades
The city of Tangier is working behind the scenes to prepare for the hosting of major international events, including the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco
Taxi Drivers Arrested in Tangier After Dangerous Airport Road Chase Goes Viral
Two taxi drivers in Tangier were arrested on Thursday, December 26, after a video was posted on social media showing them driving in a dangerous and irresponsible manner.
Spain
Storm Disrupts Ferry Service Between Spain and Morocco at Tarifa Port
A strong storm again disrupted maritime traffic between Spain and Morocco on Friday, December 27. The port of Tarifa, an important crossing point for Moroccans residing abroad, was therefore forced to suspend its connections with Tangier City.
Sport
FIFA Demands Spur Rapid Upgrades to Tangier Stadium for World Cup Bid
The Tangier Stadium, a candidate to host matches for the 2025 Africa Cup and the 2030 World Cup, is transforming at a rapid pace. Significant work has been launched to meet FIFA’s requirements, which has insisted on the importance of an external environment adapted to such sporting events.