Russian vehicles to be sold soon in Morocco

Russian automotive conglomerate GAZ and Africa Motors have collaborated to sell GAZelle NEXT chassis for the creation of 100 types of vehicles in Morocco, announced the two firms on Tuesday 3nd of June. The new chassis are equipped with a «2.8-litre diesel engine and offered with a single-row or double-cab», says the same source. «Together with our partner, Africa Motors, we took the first step - we've signed a distribution agreement and launched sales of GAZelle NEXT

Noureddine Amir, the first Moroccan fashion designer to participate to the Paris Fashion Week

Moroccan designer Noureddine Amir is taking part for the first time in the Paris Fashion Week, reports fashion online magazine Emirates Woman on Tuesday. Amir will be representing Morocco because he is the first national to make it to the prestigious fashion event. He was selected by the Chambre Syndicate de La Haute Couture to present his 2018 fall collection. The Marrakech-based designer studied at the Esmod fashion school and his creations were exhibited at the Museum of Fashion in

Nasser Bourita criticizes his Dutch counterpart for interfering in Rabat’s «internal affairs»

Speaking to media on Tuesday, 3rd of July, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita stated that the Netherlands should not intervene in Rabat’s «internal affairs», reports Turkish press agency Anadolu. The minister’s reaction comes as the Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Block brought Hirak protests and the sentences handed down to detainees that led the movement in the Rif region to the parliament. He has even warned Dutch-Moroccan citizens against entering

Al Hoceima’s first instance court postpones the hearing of eight newly arrested Hirak activists

The Al Hoceima first instance court postponed on Monday, 2nd of July, the hearing of eight Hirak activists to the 8th of July, says Arabic-language newspaper Alyaoum 24 on Tuesday. The detainees were arrested in a series of protests that took place recently in the region. They were arrested while protesting against the heavy sentences handed down by the Casablanca Appeal Court, last week, to 53 Hirak detainees. According to the same source, protesters were accused of participating to an

Coach Hervé Renard addresses departure rumors saying «for now, I am here !»

Asked on Monday night by 2M.ma sports journalist Morad Moutawakkil, Atlas Lions’ coach Hervé Renard finally addressed departure rumors. «I was treated in an extraordinary way in Morocco, especially by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa», he clarified. The French former footballer urged Moroccans to not «fall for confusions». «There is nothing to worry about», he added before hailing his experience with the Moroccan

Tournoi de Muay-Thaï au Caire : Deux médailles d'or et quatre de bronze pour le Maroc

Le Maroc a remporté deux médailles d'or et quatre de bronze lors du Tournoi international d'Egypte du Muay-Thaï qui a pris fin dimanche soir au Caire. Les deux médailles d'or ont été décrochées par Youssef Al-Faqi (-54 kg) et Otmane Fakkaki (+91 kg), représentant respectivement la Ligue de Souss Massa et la Ligue du Centre. Le Maroc a été ainsi représenté dans les catégories de -57 kg, -63,5 kg,

Van Life Disaster : The German vlogger’s alleged harasser arrested by the police

After posting a video, revealing that she was allegedly assaulted by a Moroccan man while visiting Chefchaouen, German vlogger and traveler Susi Cruzz announced that her alleged harasser was arrested by the police. In an Instagram story she published Monday evening, Susi wrote that «the police found that guy because of the video». «He was arrested because of harassment, possession of drugs and illegally working as a tour guide», she explained. An Instagram story by

Amine Harit’s hearing postponed to reach an amicable settlement with the victim’s family

Involved in a deadly car accident in Marrakech, Moroccan World Cup footballer Amine Harit’s hearing has been postponed on Monday, 2nd of July, says AFP. The hearing was initially scheduled for Monday, says the same source, indicating that negotiations are underway to achieve an amicable settlement with the victim’s family. The 21-year-old Schalke midfielder was behind the wheel when his car hit a pedestrian and killed him, Saturday 30th of June, in Marrakech. An investigation was

Rabat : Le roi inaugure la rocade urbaine n°2 de Rabat-Salé

Le roi Mohammed VI a procédé, lundi, à l’inauguration de la rocade urbaine n°2 de Rabat-Salé, un projet structurant qui vient répondre aux problématiques de mobilité et de déplacement entre les deux villes jumelles. A cette occasion, le souverain a bien voulu baptiser du nom de «Ribat El Fath» le pont enjambant les deux rives du fleuve de Bouregreg et qui fait partie intégrante de cette rocade

Brazil to shoot a series called «Jesus» in Ouarzazate

The Brazilian TV channel Record TV has started shooting the first season of an episode called «Jesus» in Morocco, reports online newspaper Prensario. For two weeks, the series’ technical teams will be in Ouarzazate. The series will be shot in the Atlas Studio's location, mobilizing 71 film professionals, most of whom are Moroccans. In addition to that, 150 Moroccans were hired as extras. The company is bringing 85 suitcases to Morocco, carrying costumes to be used in the