Morocco
Orca Pod Attacks British Sailors' Boat Near Moroccan Coast
British tourists had a terrifying experience on the Moroccan coast, just a few kilometers from Tangier. Their sailboat was attacked by a pack of orcas.
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Tangier
Spain
Abandoned Ferry Linked to Morocco-Spain Route Up for Auction at €3.2 Million
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras is preparing the public auction of the ship Boraq, moored at the Isla Verde quay since 2016, with practically no activity since then.
Morocco
Tangier Launches Administrative Police to Tackle Urban Disorder and Illegal Activities
The city of Tangier has announced the upcoming deployment of the administrative police, a measure aimed at putting an end to anarchic practices and combating the illegal occupation of the public domain. The teams of inspectors in charge of this mission will be responsible for drawing up reports of fraud and reporting the dysfunctions observed to the competent municipal services.
Morocco
Tangier Gears Up for Summer Tourism Surge as Hotels and Beaches Prepare
Hotel operators and the authorities in Tangier are already preparing to welcome the many national and foreign tourists, as well as Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), who will visit the city this summer.
Morocco
Orca Pod Damages Boats in Attacks off Moroccan and Gibraltar Coasts
Orcas attacked boats northwest of Tangier and off Gibraltar, causing massive material damage.
Spain
Strait of Gibraltar Bridge Remains Impossible Despite Short Distance
There is no bridge directly connecting Spain to Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar. The two countries are nevertheless separated by only 14 kilometers of sea. Here are the reasons that make the realization of such an infrastructure impossible.
Morocco
Tangier Prepares for King Mohammed VI's Visit to Inaugurate Major Projects
There is excitement in Tangier ! For several days, the city of the strait has been preparing to receive a highly anticipated royal visit. To ensure the security of this event, the security forces have been mobilized and the streets of the city have undergone paving, decoration and finishing work on certain projects.
Morocco
Trial Begins for Associates in French CEO Sex Trafficking Case
The trial opened before the criminal chamber of Tangier to try the eight people involved in Morocco in the Jacques Bouthier case, the former CEO of the Assu 2000 group, continues. Since early March, eight people, including two women, have been appearing.
Morocco
Massive Cocaine Bust: Drugs Hidden in Tuna Shipment at Moroccan Port
A joint operation carried out by Moroccan customs and police has thwarted an attempt at international drug trafficking via maritime containers. This operation took place at the Tanger Med port and resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs hidden in tuna entrails .
Morocco
French-Moroccan Man Arrested in Tangier for Alleged Rape and Theft in France
A Moroccan national, also holding French and Tunisian nationalities, was apprehended on Tuesday in Tangier, following an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities. He is suspected of being involved in a case of rape and theft in France.
Morocco
Moroccan Border Guards Sentenced for Aiding Cannabis Smuggling Operations
Two soldiers from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in charge of monitoring border posts on the Assilah-Tangier section were sentenced to four years for one and three years in prison for the other for their involvement in drug trafficking cases.
Morocco
American Driver Allegedly Runs Over Security Guard in Tangier Incident
A foreign citizen, of American origin, would have deliberately run over a person in the Al Moujahidine neighborhood in Tangier. The victim would have protested against insults uttered by the foreign citizen.