Morocco
Moroccan Man Arrested Over Controversial Facebook Post About Oujda
A man was arrested in Guercif by the police. His arrest follows the publication of a message on Facebook that sparked a heated controversy on social media.
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Unusual
Morocco
Viral Rumor of Moroccan 'Billionaire' Exposes Tax Amnesty Tensions
A rumor has been swelling in recent days on Moroccan social networks: a man, Brahim Ouâli, would have deposited 14 million dirhams in a bank in Agadir, as part of the ongoing tax regularization.
Morocco
Sheep Leaps from 7th Floor in Morocco, Sparking Pre-Eid al-Adha Investigation
A sheep jumped from the 7th floor of a residential building in Tetouan, two days before Eid al-Adha (Saturday).
Morocco
Man Claiming to be 'Imam Al Mahdi' Disrupts Prayer at Moroccan Mosque
An individual caused trouble on Friday afternoon in a mosque in the Nakhla area of Kelâa des Sraghna . The man indeed proclaimed himself to be the "Imam Al Mahdi", causing consternation among the faithful present.
Morocco
Rare Pink 'UFO Cloud' Stuns Observers in Morocco's Fès-Meknès Region
An impressive pink cloud in the shape of a flying saucer, captured in a photo in Outat El Haj, in the Fès-Meknès region, has recently caused a sensation on social media and produced some frights.
Morocco
Swedish Tourist's 'Mayonnaise' Tattoo in Morocco Goes Viral on TikTok
During her recent stay in Morocco , Caitlin Delphine, a Swedish tourist and regular hostel-goer, shared an unusual tattoo experience.
Spain
GPS Error Traps Moroccan Trucker in Narrow Spanish City Streets for Hours
A Moroccan truck driver spent several hours stuck in the narrow streets of La Coruña, in northern Spain. The reason for this misadventure? He blindly followed the directions of his GPS.
Spain
Desperate Passenger Leaps from Jetway at Malaga Airport After Missing Flight to Morocco
A surreal scene at Malaga airport. A man, who arrived late for his flight, made a desperate attempt to board a plane bound for Morocco. The images of the incident were quickly shared by Internet users.
Sport
Moroccan Player Benched After Forgetting Jersey in Locker Room
Younes Taha , a Moroccan player from PEC Zwolle, missed the opportunity to play in the match against De Graafschap (second division of the Netherlands) due to an uncommon mistake. The team won the victory 1-0, but Taha was not included in the second half because of a regrettable oversight.
Spain
Rare 12th-Century Islamic Bath with Complete Decor Uncovered in Seville Bar
The owners of the Giralda bar in Seville took advantage of the period of confinement and cessation of activities due to Covid-19 to carry out renovation work. That’s when they made an unexpected discovery: a 12th century Islamic bath in Spain and Portugal, preserved with a unique full decoration.
Spain
Escaped Moroccan Prisoner Caught After Boasting on Facebook Live in Melilla
The Guardia civil elements in Melilla managed to catch a fugitive, 24 hours after his escape from prison. The man had appeared in a live on Facebook where he boasted in public of his exploit.
Morocco
Historic Christian Cemetery Near Casablanca Vandalized by Treasure Hunters
The Christian cemetery of Mediouna, near Casablanca, is the victim of a wave of vandalism. Out of the sixty or so graves, only one remains almost intact.