Morocco
Morocco Expands Rail Network: Tangier-Tetouan Line Planned in Northern Provinces
The National Railway Office (ONCF) has launched an ambitious project to extend the rail network in the northern provinces of Morocco.
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Tangier
Morocco
Tangier Authorities Demolish Unauthorized Buildings, Including Those of Elected Officials
In Tangier, the local authorities have ordered the demolition of several buildings built without authorization in several neighborhoods, some of which belonged to elected officials.
Morocco
Chinese Tire Giant Sentury Shifts $313 Million Investment from Spain to Morocco
The Chinese tire company Sentury Tire has redirected a major investment initially intended for a new plant in Spain to its plant located in Tangier.
Morocco
Moroccan Port Officials Jailed for Embezzlement and Document Fraud
Prosecuted for the embezzlement of public funds and participation in the falsification of public documents and their use, former officials holding high-level positions in the ports of Tanger Ville, Kénitra and M’diq have received prison sentences.
Morocco
Tangier Cracks Down on Illegal Construction Near Business School
The authorities of the city of Tangier have launched a new operation to demolish buildings constructed in violation of the current urban planning regulations.
Morocco
Scarlett Johansson Among Stars at Celebrity Agent's Lavish Tangier Wedding
American celebrities have stayed in Tangier on the occasion of the wedding of former actor Joe Machota, agent of American-Danish actress and singer Scarlett Johansson.
Morocco
Wild Serval Spotted in Tangier Forest, Authorities Launch Search
The city of Tangier is on alert. And for good reason, a serval has been spotted in a forest, causing general panic and the mobilization of water and forestry agents.
Morocco
Tangier Cracks Down on Illegal Construction: Officials Suspended, Dismissed
The authorities in Tangier have decided to crack down on the increase in illegal constructions. Dozens of authority agents with the rank of "Moqaddem" and "Cheikhs" would have been suspended or dismissed on the basis of worrying reports.
Morocco
Tangier Launches Major Crackdown on Illegal Street Vendors and Public Space Violations
Tangier is experiencing a vast operation to free the public space occupied illegally. In charge, the local authority services of the 7th administrative annex under the Boukhalef urban district.
Morocco
Tangier's Ancient Caves of Hercules at Risk from Nearby Construction Projects
Real estate developments including hotels constitute a real danger for the Caves of Hercules in Tangier. It is urgent to protect this archaeological, mythological and tourist site.
Morocco
Taxi Driver Arrested in Tangier After Violent Assault on Passenger Over Fare Dispute
In Tangier, a taxi driver violently assaulted a passenger on Saturday for one dirham. The police proceeded to his arrest.
Morocco
Moroccan Anti-Drug Officer Wounded in Sabre Attack, Fires Warning Shots
A police officer from the anti-drug brigade in Tangier was injured with a bladed weapon during a routine intervention on Thursday night to Friday.