Morocco-Israel : «Security and bureaucratic difficulties» behind the postponement of direct flights

The direct flights to connect Israel to Morocco, announced in December, will finally start in July, after several postponements. According to Israeli media, Israeli tourists should, for the moment, travel in organized trips or receive an invitation to visit the Kingdom. Gil Stav, vice-president of Israeli airline Israir Airlines, in charge of marketing, told the newspaper that direct flights should operate to Marrakech, as soon as the necessary authorizations are obtained. «We are

Spain extends the closure of its borders with Morocco until June 30

The Spanish Interior Ministry extended until June 30 the restrictions imposed by the Iberian kingdom on non-essential travel from third countries to the European Union and countries associated with Schengen due to the pandemic. According to Europa Press, the decree was published in the Official State Journal (BOE) published on Saturday. The Spanish government is thus extending a decision made on July 17, 2020, which restricts travel from third countries. In the case of Morocco and Algeria, the

Ceuta : The majority of Moroccan families have refused the return of their children

While Ceuta has finished identifying and accommodating Moroccan minors who arrived in the Spanish enclave two weeks ago among a group of about 9,000 people, it appears that a high amount of families based in Morocco and contacted by the Spanish authorities, refuse the return of their children. Thus, according to El Faro de Ceuta, which cites well-informed sources, 92.5% of parents would be interested in knowing the status of their children but they explained that they prefer them remaining

Ceuta : 920 Moroccan minors identified and accommodated by the city

Spain's National Police have successfully identified 920 Moroccan minors in Ceuta, who arrived in the Spanish enclave last week, and are currently accommodated in three locations. The identified minors, including 67 girls, entered irregularly from Morocco, among a group of about 9,000 people, El Pais recalls on Sunday. The autonomous city welcomes 250 minors already identified in the covered pavilion of Santa Amelia, while 240 others are accommodated in the provisional refuge of Piniers,

«African Lion crowns US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara», El Othmani says

The head of government, Saadeddine El Othmani, welcomed on Twitter that part of the African Lion 2021 exercise is taking place «in the Moroccan Sahara in Mahbes and near Dakhla, with the participation of around 10,000 Moroccan and American soldiers». «It crowns the American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara», he stressed. #المغرب : بدأت “مناورات الأسد الإفريقي 2021” التي سيجرى جزء

Covid-19 in Morocco : 240 new infections and 5 deaths on Sunday

240 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 519,108. 8,521,177 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, while 5,242,075 people have received the second. 222 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 506,962. 5 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 9,143. 3 of

Diaspo # 19 : Solen Souleimane Benabadji dreams of «conquering Morocco with music»

A member of the Austrian group Desert May Bloom, French-Moroccan Solen Souleimane Benabadji currently lives in Vienna. Attached to the country which saw him grow, he dreams of performing in Morocco but also of introducing other influences and musical riches, especially Moroccan and Oriental, to the West.

Covid-19 in Morocco : 410 new infections and 3 deaths on Saturday

410 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 518,868. 8,521,177 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, while 5,242,075 people have received the second. 297 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 506,740. 3 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 9,138. 1 death

Covid-19 in Morocco : 336 new infections and 1 death on Friday

336 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 518,458. 8,434,323 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, while 5,216,171 people have received the second. 235 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 506,443. 1 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 9,135. This death

Spain : The first vice-president of the government responds to the ambassador of Morocco

The war of statements between Moroccan and Spanish officials continues. On Friday, the first vice-president of the government responded to the kingdom's ambassador to Madrid, Karima Benyaich. Yesterday the diplomat indeed accused the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arancha Gonzalez, of «presenting false facts and making inappropriate remarks». «We want to respect Morocco but what happened cannot happen. It is an overrun that we cannot admit», said