Hirak : Are young people fleeing persecution in Al Hoceima by crossing the Mediterranean ?

The consequences of the social unrest in Al Hoceima have been emerging lately. Reportedly, and according to the Guardian, Moroccan young people in the Rif region are «fueling exodus to Europe» by crossing the Mediterranean to flee persecution. The same analysis was made by «Caminando Fronteras», a Spanish NGO that supports migrants.

Ceuta : Moroccan porters call for the intervention of King Mohammed VI

Spain : Morocco rejects the unilateral Catalan independence process

CMA CGM to launch a new service linking Morocco to Europe in a reliable and environment-friendly way

Planeta group to open two schools in Morocco

Belgium : A Moroccan-Spanish man arrested for allegedly being the brain of a terrorist cell

History : When expelled Moriscos established the Republic of Salé and became pirates

After being expelled by the Spanish between September 1609 and January 1610, Moriscos found exile in Morocco, most precisely Salé, where they established a Republic. The Corsair city, was heavily known for piracy and operated massively in the Barbary coasts, capturing slaves, ships and organizing raids.

Two migrants died while trying to break into Mellila

The war against the Sahara’s sands at the center of the European parliament

The Moroccan navy stops eight illegal migrants en route to Spain