Tangier authorities stop mural project in old medina despite initial approval

Local authorities in Tangier have abruptly halted the creation of a new mural on the facade of the Medina's Coffee Cultural Cherifa, much to the dismay of the cafe's owner, Youssef Chabaa Hadri. The mural, intended to be a vibrant addition by a French artist on a voluntary artistic tour, was stopped just hours after it began, despite initial approval from local administration.

Mauritania restricts food exports at borders impacting Morocco-Algeria trade routes

Tobacco’s history in Morocco… when Muslim scholars prohibited smoking

Tobacco made its way to Morocco by the end of the sixteenth century, years after its consumption became a trend in Europe. In the Kingdom, however, smoking was considered a «sin» by Muslim scholars.