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Morocco road accident Tata 5 deaths overtaking maneuver
A tragic road accident claimed the lives of five people on Wednesday morning near the city of Tata. A grand taxi violently left the road following a failed overtaking maneuver.
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Inaccessible in Morocco, queen in Europe: The scandal of the Zagora watermelon reserved for the rich?
The launch of the marketing campaign for Moroccan watermelons in Zagora is experiencing a difficult start. Between Mauritanian competition and soaring transportation costs, exporters are concerned while prices remain inaccessible locally.
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Made in Morocco" Armored Vehicles: The First 20 WhAP 8x8 Hulls Roll Out of the Factory in Berrechid
The Moroccan defense industry is taking a new step forward. The local subsidiary of the Indian company Metlonics has announced the production of twenty hulls for the WhAP 8x8 armored vehicles , assembled near Casablanca for the Royal Armed Forces.
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Morocco Orders $277 Million Israeli Combat Turrets for WhAP 8x8 Vehicles
Israeli company Elbit Systems officially announced in mid-February 2026 a contract covering 30 mm combat turrets and their ammunition. Scheduled over three years, the agreement concerns the integration of the advanced UT30 MK2 system on WhAP 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles. This technology stands out for its modular design and open architecture, allowing manned or unmanned operation according to operational needs.
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Morocco: Civil Protection rescues two distressed Polish climbers
Civil Protection elements successfully rescued on Friday, January 16 in the afternoon, two Polish tourist climbers who were stranded on the heights of Oued Warga, in the commune of Tamanart. The two climbers, victims of physical exhaustion, were extracted safely from a particularly steep and rocky area.
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Morocco: watermelon fields destroyed
The intervention of the authorities in the province of Tata to destroy watermelon plantations marks a new stage in the implementation of the ban on crops deemed too water-intensive. This measure, motivated by a critical water situation, is accompanied by growing calls to support farmers in moving towards alternative production models.
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Moroccan Authorities Bust Massive Illegal Gold Mining Ring in Tata
The regional brigade of the Royal Gendarmerie of Agadir dismantled a large network of illegal gold extraction last weekend in Tata. Three people were arrested in flagrante delicto, in the middle of the night. TEXTE: In collaboration with the authorities and the police forces, the elements of the Royal Gendarmerie proceeded on Saturday to the arrest of these three members of the network, caught in the act of illegal gold extraction in the middle of the night, reports Assabah , specifying that important modern logistical means, including the latest generation of metal detectors, were seized on the spot. This area would be teeming with a considerable quantity of gold nuggets, arousing the interest of many networks that carry out illegal extraction operations there. The operation follows close surveillance of the members of the criminal network, who were followed as they headed towards the area in two off-road vehicles. Some of them managed to flee in one of the vehicles after the unexpected intervention of the gendarmes, details the daily newspaper. The three defendants were taken into custody, under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office and at the disposal of the investigation. The investigations continue to find the fugitives. Other members of the network could be apprehended in the coming days.
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Locust Swarms Threaten Crops in Southern Morocco, Farmers Seek Government Aid
Devastating locusts are attacking crops in certain regions of Morocco, causing concern among farmers who are calling on the authorities for help.
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Moroccan Farmers Protest Watermelon Ban Amid Economic Struggles
Farmers in the Tata region are pleading for the lifting of the ban on watermelon cultivation. But the local authorities maintain their refusal.
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Morocco Flood Recovery: Experts Assess Safe Rebuilding Sites in Tata Province
Struck by devastating floods, the province of Tata is recovering from the rubble. Local authorities are working to rebuild the destroyed houses.
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Deadly Floods in Morocco: Bridges Collapse, Residents Evacuated After Torrential Rains
The residents of the province of Tata faced a difficult night due to torrential rains that caused major flooding . The General Directorate of Meteorology had previously issued a red alert, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind.
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Illegal Night-Time Well Drilling Sparks Outrage Amid Morocco's Drought Crisis
Many Moroccans have expressed their outrage at the proliferation of clandestine wells, in a context of severe drought and water stress.