Marrakech shuts down 31 hotels and guest houses for three months

Farid Chourak, the governor of the Marrakech-Safi region and the governor of Marrakech, ordered the closure of 31 hotels and guest houses in the city for three months due to serious legal violations and non-compliance with the regulations governing the tourism sector, according to local media sources. The decision followed inspections carried out by joint committees comprising local authorities, the urban community, and the security department in Marrakech, during which violations were

Tetouan : Rapist of minor schoolgirl sentenced to 5 years in prison

The Court of Appeal in Tetouan has sentenced a man accused of raping a minor schoolgirl,  to five years in prison and imposing a fine of 50,000 dirhams as compensation for the victim. The incident dates back to last June, when the victim's family filed a complaint against the accused, who had lured her, sexually assaulted her, and filmed her with the intent of blackmailing her. The Karama Association for Human Rights in Tetouan also intervened in the case, which led to the arrest of the

Algeria resumes support for Polisario following Oran Diplomatic Forum

With the close of the Oran Diplomatic Forum, Algeria promptly resumed its traditional stance on the Sahara issue. This was evident in the statement made by the Algerian Foreign Minister following his talks with his Namibian counterpart in Algiers on Wednesday, December 4. After highlighting Algeria's support for Namibia's liberation movement (SWAPO), Ahmed Attaf emphasized that both countries «defend the legitimate rights of justice and freedom and just causes, particularly in Western

Moroccan students rank lowest globally in TIMSS 2023 Math and Science

Moroccan students ranked at the bottom of the 2023 International Study on Trends in Mathematics and Science Teaching (TIMSS), placing in very late positions, marking a decline compared to recent studies.

High-profile rape case in Morocco takes a new turn as plaintiff withdraws complaint

The case of the four men accused of rape, kidnapping, assault, and battery, known as the «Bennis-Alj-Slaoui affair», has taken a new turn. Mohamed Amine Naguib, one of the plaintiffs in the case, withdrew his complaint on Thursday, December 5, according to Le360. Naguib, who holds a position in committees within the CGEM (Moroccan Employers' Association), headed by the father of one of the accused, is also the partner of the 27-year-old French lawyer who filed rape complaints in

Morocco unites TechWomen alumnae to empower women in tech

The TechWomen Global Alumnae Summit, held in Casablanca from December 4 to 6, brought together 154 women leaders in STEM from 21 countries to network, share knowledge, and attend workshops on leadership and innovation. Organized by the U.S. Department of State, the event highlighted mentorship, collaboration, and initiatives like the TechWomen Pitch Competition to empower women in technology globally.

Fundraising campaign launched to repatriate young man's body from Spain to Morocco

The family of a young man named Amin, who passed away on November 29 after being stabbed during a fight in the «Los Vinos» area of the city of Ourense, Spain, has launched a fundraising campaign to repatriate his body to Morocco. The campaign was initiated through an Instagram account, aiming to collect donations to cover the victim's funeral costs. The campaign's appeal stated: «Let us unite our efforts to support his family in this difficult ordeal. Any contribution, no

BDS : Tanger Med port allows docking of new ships bound for Israel

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel in Morocco stated that a ship loaded with military equipment from the U.S. Army and heading to the Zionist army's warehouses docked at the Tanger Med port. The movement added in a statement that this is the fifth ship of its kind to dock at the port, noting that the MAERSK CHICAGO ship arrived at the port on Monday, December 2nd, from teh US, «and unloaded its cargo at pier number 2». It added that currently, a «sixth

Un Marocain expulsé d'Italie pour violence domestique

Un Marocain a été rapatrié le 28 novembre par la police d'État italienne, après une décision d'expulsion pour violence domestique, selon des médias locaux. C'est suite à une série d'infractions que le préfet et le chef de la police d'Udine, une ville du nord-est de l'Italie, ont ordonné son expulsion immédiate. L'homme a immigré en Italie en août 2015 pour rejoindre sa femme. Cependant, il a commis

Moroccan man expelled from Italy for domestic violence

A Moroccan man has been expelled from Italy for domestic violence. The individual was repatriated on November 28 by the Italian State Police, according to local media reports. The expulsion came after a series of offenses prompted the Prefect and Police Chief in Udine, a city in northeastern Italy, to order his immediate expulsion. The man had been living in Italy since August 2015, having moved to reunite with his wife, who is legally residing in the country. However, during his stay, he