Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita received a Palestinian delegation in Rabat on Tuesday, June 25, led by Ashraf Al Aawar, Palestinian Minister Responsible for the Al-Quds Dossier. Speaking to Al Aoula news channel, Al Aawar thanked King Mohammed VI for sending 40 tons of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. He also praised the kingdom's ongoing financial support to the Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, calling on Arab and Islamic states to follow Morocco's example. The delegation
In the Tindouf camps, the Oulad Tidranine tribe seeks justice for one of its members, a trader who fell victim to the theft of a shipment of cell phones purchased in Mauritania, with an estimated value exceeding 8 million Algerian dinars (around 590,000 DH). The Polisario is accused of orchestrating the operation. A former Polisario member who had returned to the kingdom told Yabiladi that drug trafficking, smuggling, and the embezzlement of fuel or humanitarian aid are often managed by
On Tuesday, the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, presented the House of Councillors with data on Morocco's desalinated seawater production. «Morocco currently produces 193 million cubic meters (m³) of desalinated water, with 80 million m³ allocated for domestic consumption and the remainder serving agricultural and industrial needs», explained Baraka in response to four questions on the topic. The Minister highlighted Morocco's extensive experience in
Despite a year marked by the Al Haouz earthquake, Morocco outperformed its competitors with increases in arrivals (34%), overnight stays (35%), and revenues (12%). Meeting in Rabat on Tuesday, June 25, the Board of Directors of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) reviewed the unprecedented performance in 2023, as part of the Light in Action offensive action plan. «These achievements confirm the sector's dynamism, the fruit of the efforts made by the ONMT, particularly in the areas
Amnesty urges Morocco to uncover fate of migrants missing two years after deadly Melilla border incident Spain has purchased equipment and technology for the Moroccan security forces to help combat irregular migration and drug trafficking. The purchase includes 98 portable thermal cameras for surveillance, 25 night vision devices, and various maritime communications equipment. In all, 188 systems will reinforce control of land and sea borders with Spain, reports La Razon. The aid was financed
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has raised concerns over the recent docking of an Israeli warship at the port of Tangier. Abdellah Bouanou, the president of the PJD's parliamentary group, has formally questioned Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on this matter. Bouanou argued that the docking of an Israeli vessel «undermines Morocco's stance on the Palestinian issue, particularly in light of the ongoing aggression against Palestine and Gaza. It also compromises Morocco's efforts,
Amnesty International urges Morocco and Spain to step up their efforts to uncover the fate of at least 70 missing migrants. Since the tragedy on June 24, 2022, these individuals have neither been found alive nor identified among the dead.
Mark your calendars! The 22nd edition of the L'Boulevard festival will be held from September 12 to 15, 2024, at the R.U.C stadium in Casablanca. Organized by the EAC-L'Boulvart association, this exciting event celebrates contemporary music and urban culture. This year's edition promises exclusive concerts, an associative and creative market, and a variety of engaging activities. One of the festival's highlights is the Tremplin L'Boulevard music competition. Launched in 1999, Tremplin
On Monday, June 24th, 2024, the AKDITAL Group officially unveiled the Ibn Nafis International Hospital in Marrakech. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Farid Chourak, Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, alongside AKDITAL executives including Dr. Rochdi Talib, Chairman and CEO. This state-of-the-art facility caters specifically to oncology patients, offering a comprehensive range of advanced treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy. With a 100-bed
The Moroccan judiciary has closed the investigation into the tragedy at the border fence with Melilla that occurred on June 24, 2022, due to lack of criminal evidence. Citing sources in the public prosecutor's office, the Spanish news agency EFE reports that the investigation concluded that Moroccan forces used «proportionate force», aligning with the Spanish court ruling that held Madrid partially responsible for the deaths. On that day, 23 migrants died after more than 1,700