Viajes: Suiza advierte sobre la rabia en Marruecos tras el fallecimiento de una turista

El Departamento Federal de Asuntos Exteriores (DFAE) de Suiza ha actualizado recientemente sus recomendaciones para los viajeros que planean visitar Marruecos, instando a los turistas a evitar cualquier contacto con animales callejeros debido al riesgo de rabia. «Eviten todo contacto con animales callejeros. Se han reportado varios casos mortales de rabia tras mordeduras de perro», indicó el DFAE en una actualización publicada el viernes. Esta advertencia se produce

Switzerland updates Morocco travel advisory, warns of stray animals and rabies risk

Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has updated its travel advice for Morocco, explicitly warning tourists to avoid contact with stray animals due to the risk of rabies. «Always keep your distance from stray animals. Several fatal cases of rabies have been reported following dog bites», the FDFA stated in an update made public on Friday. The change follows the death of a Swiss tourist in late June in Taghazout, a coastal town north of Agadir. The woman

Tindouf camps : Polisario’s triumphal rhetoric fails to impress

The Polisario's triumphant rhetoric about the «Moroccan occupier» no longer resonates in the Tindouf camps. Sahrawis are now openly voicing criticism of the Front’s political direction, though notably, they remain cautious not to criticize Algeria.

Spanish minister denies permanent closure of Ceuta and Melilla customs

Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares has confirmed that coordination between Spain and Morocco on customs management is ongoing. He firmly denied rumors that the customs offices in Ceuta and Melilla had been permanently closed, attributing such claims to parties he said were «trying to undermine the good relations between the two countries». Albares explained that Morocco’s temporary suspension of commercial customs activity is part of a bilateral

Spanish People's Party responds to Nizar Baraka on Sahara autonomy plan

The Spanish People's Party (PP) has responded to Nizar Baraka’s recent appeal for support of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. «Our position on the Sahara is public and transparent, unlike the opaque decisions made by this government on the matter. We have always upheld the same stance, and we continue to do so today», said PP spokesperson Borja Sémper during a press conference on Monday, July 14. The PP has long criticized Prime Minister Pedro

UK support for Morocco raises concerns among Polisario allies in Irish Parliament

On June 1st, from Rabat, the United Kingdom officially voiced its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. This position has sparked concern among Polisario supporters in the Irish Parliament, who now fear that Dublin might follow London’s lead. Their unease was reflected in a written question submitted by Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, a member of Sinn Féin—a party historically linked to the IRA and a longstanding supporter of the Polisario

Vox slams revival of Moroccan Committee as «threat» to Ceuta and Melilla

The Spanish political party Vox wasted no time in reacting to the revival of the «Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla», now rebranded as the «Coordination Committee for the Defense of the Kingdom’s Causes». Speaking to the press on Monday, July 15, José Miguel Tasende, spokesperson for Vox’s Melilla branch, described the Moroccan NGO as an «absurd tool aimed at attacking the autonomous cities», according to Radio Cope. He

Morocco’s e-visa attracts nearly Half a million applications from 118 nationalities in three years

Three years after Morocco introduced its electronic visa (e-visa) system, the results of this digital transformation point to a positive impact on both tourism and the country’s international visibility. During this period, nearly half a million applications have been processed, with over 90% related to tourism.

Casablanca historic building demolition sparks legal battle by El Manouzi family

In what has been described as an «arbitrary» move, public authorities began demolition operations on Monday morning targeting several buildings in the heart of Casablanca’s old city, including one belonging to the family of resistance fighter Haj Ali El Manouzi. The action has sparked anger and protest from family members.

Feminist coalition slams former PM Benkirane for remarks undermining girls’ right to education

The Feminist Coordination for the Comprehensive and Profound Reform of the Family Code has strongly criticized recent remarks by Abdelilah Benkirane regarding the status of women, arguing that his comments undermine a fundamental right of girls: the right to education and work. In his statements, the Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) suggested that marriage is the only path to a decent life. «These remarks reflect a deeply retrograde and archaic vision, openly