Boat involved in Civil Guard maneuver registered in Valencia and intended for irregular migration

The tourist boat involved in the August 25 incident was registered in Valencia, Spain, according to well-informed sources. The incident saw a dangerous maneuver by members of the Spanish Civil Guard, who rammed the boat from behind. Sources further explained that individuals of Spanish nationality had brought the boat to the coast of the Nador region from the city of Melilla, intending to use it for criminal activities related to organizing irregular migration. The incident involved four

Moroccan government greenlights waste imports under parliament and climate activists’ anger

The controversy surrounding the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development's authorization to import more than two million tons of waste from European countries has reached the Moroccan parliament. This incident echoes the events of 2016, when the government was forced to halt waste imports following a similar decision.

Marrakech : Police respond to dangerous driving by Moroccan expats

Since the end of last week, the Marrakech Prefecture of Police has intensified its security operations to address Highway Code violations, dangerous driving, and other criminal activities that threaten public safety. On the night of August 24 and in the early hours of August 25, these operations resulted in the arrest of 93 individuals, including those involved in offenses against public order and morality. Authorities also seized 23 vehicles driven by individuals who posed a threat to road

Ancient underwater landslide off Morocco : A monumental geological event near Agadir

A massive underwater landslide off the coast of Morocco around 60,000 years ago, known as the «Bed 5 event», grew from an initial 1.5 km³ to 162 km³, making it one of the largest submarine gravity flows ever recorded, reshaping the ocean floor over a 450 km distance.

In average, «700 daily attempts» to enter Ceuta from Morocco were recorded recently

An average of «700 attempts» to enter Ceuta from Morocco were recorded in the recent nights, according to the Government delegate of the autonomous city Cristina Perez Valero. The number of returns to Morocco, on the other hand, has been around 150 or 200 a day, she acknowledged. Quoted by Spanish media, Valero also stated in a press conference on Monday that up to «1,500 people tried to cross the border» on Sunday night. The Ceuta Government delegate acknowledged that

Tourist vacationing in Morocco hospitalized in Ceuta with suspected monkeypox

A northern European citizen who has been holidaying in Morocco has become the first suspected monkeypox case in Ceuta, local media reported. The patient has been admitted to the University Hospital of Ceuta on Monday, where he is under isolation. After showing symptoms of monkeypox, the patient's samples have been sent to the Carlos III Institute in Madrid. The patient was expected to be transferred last Tuesday but instructions were given to admit him to the isolation area and patient

Meteor Airlines : Amazigh rock band takes UK by storm

As part of their Agdal tour, Meteor Airlines will be playing several concerts in the UK. The Amazigh rock band from Tinghir is set to perform in Edinburgh, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, and Manchester, reaching new audiences who will discover their unique style that blends ancestral music with contemporary sounds. Additional dates are scheduled in Ireland, France, and Morocco. On this occasion, the group will be promoting its latest album, Agdal, which is «a tribute to the ancient

Migrants attempting to reach Melilla involved in boat collision

Local sources in the Nador region reported that a video showing Spanish Civil Guard members chasing a boat in the water depicts an incident that occurred on August 25, 2024. The incident involved four individuals, including a girl, who attempted to migrate irregularly from Morocco to Melilla in a boat. According to the same source, the individuals refused to comply with warnings from the Royal Marine Gendarmerie patrol, which pursued the boat in an attempt to stop it. As they approached the

RAM plane makes emergency Casablanca landing over cracked window

A Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane made an emergency landing at Casablanca's Mohammed V airport on Sunday morning due to a cracked cockpit window. The aircraft, bound for New York, turned back shortly after takeoff to prioritize passenger and crew safety. To reduce the aircraft's weight for a safe return, the pilot flew over the Atlantic Ocean to consume fuel. According to Le360, there were no injuries, and ground crews were immediately mobilized to inspect and repair the damaged windshield.

Mr. Humble, the English influencer on a Moroccan food adventure

James Humble, known as Mr. Humble on Instagram, frequently visits Morocco, sharing his experiences and love for the country through social media. His content, particularly around food and football, has resonated with both Moroccans and expats.