Five arrested in Morocco for possession and distribution of nitrous oxide

Acting on intelligence from the General Directorate of National Territorial Surveillance, Moroccan judicial police units in Casablanca and Marrakech arrested, Thursday, five individuals, including one foreign national, suspected of involvement in possessing and distributing nitrous oxide gas for non-medical purposes. The arrests occurred during simultaneous raids in both cities and their suburbs. The first suspect was apprehended in Casablanca upon arrival in a delivery vehicle, carrying 18

Morocco, US celebrate education, cultural exchange at Fulbright ceremony

A ceremony held Thursday, February 22nd, at the Moroccan embassy in Washington DC celebrated cooperation in education and cultural exchange between Morocco and the United States. The event recognized the academic achievements of Moroccan and American Fulbright Morocco 2024 program recipients, according to a press release from the Moroccan diplomatic mission. State Department officials, the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchanges (MACECE), and approximately 60

Spain clarifies : €45 billion figure refers to Moroccan investments, not Spanish spending

A statement by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during his recent visit to Morocco has generated confusion and controversy. Speaking during a press conference in Rabat on Wednesday, Sanchez mentioned a figure of 45 billion euros in investments in Morocco, which was interpreted by some as a direct Spanish investment. However, the Spanish government has clarified that the figure refers to Moroccan investments, not Spanish ones, El Independiente wrote on Thursday. The investments involve

Morocco aligns with U.S. ambitions for the Atlantic

Actively engaged in the Atlantic region, Morocco participated in a US-organized meeting focused on its development. Spain also joined the discussions.

Morocco's Royal Initiative in Sahel sparks Algeria's Tindouf–Zouerate road project

On February 22nd, 2024, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, officially launched construction on the highly anticipated Tindouf-Zouerate road. This 800-kilometer land route, entirely financed by Algeria, has been a point of discussion and even tension between the two nations for some time. According to a memorandum of understanding signed in December 2021, Algeria will hold the operating concession for the road for a period

Spanish PM Sanchez departs Morocco with no date set for Ceuta-Melilla customs reopening

During a visit to Rabat Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez remained cautious on the opening of commercial customs in Ceuta and Melilla, skirting demands from right-wing and far-right opposition parties for a concrete date. Repeating earlier statements by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, Sanchez stressed Spain's readiness but attributed the delay, criticized by the Popular Party and Vox, to «technical questions» on the Moroccan side. Moroccan Foreign

Morocco fossils speak volumes of dinosaur era's final chapter

Recent Morocco fossil discoveries have given a glimpse into the final days of dinosaurs in Africa, American paleontologist Nicholas Longrich told Yabiladi.

Moroccan gypsum company to open the country’s first board production unit

Morocco's building materials specialist Damane Gypsum announced the imminent opening of their first national gypsum board production unit. Scheduled to launch within the next two weeks, the factory will be located in Sidi Tiji, Safi Province, the company said in a press release on Thursday. The primary target markets for the new factory are domestic and African, aiming to address the regional demand for gypsum boards. This move signals Damane Gypsum's commitment to increasing accessibility for

Sahara : Polisario criticizes Sanchez's renewed support for Moroccan plan

The Polisario Front expressed strong condemnation on Thursday following Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's reiteration of support for the Moroccan autonomy plan in Western Sahara during his visit to Rabat. «This support means that bilateral relations between Spain and Morocco continue to be based on the systematic violations of human rights that Morocco commits with complete impunity in the occupied territory of Western Sahara», the Polisario Front's representation in Spain

Spanish Aerospace giant Aciturri expands in Morocco

Spanish aeronautical group Aciturri is expanding its presence in Morocco through a new partnership announced Wednesday. The agreement, signed in Casablanca in the presence of key officials, signifies a significant step forward for the nation's aerospace industry. Aciturri previously acquired GOAM Industrie, based in Midparc, specializing in machining blades for aircraft engines. The company has already created 100 jobs in Morocco, with a target of reaching 150 by the end of 2024. The new