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Tourism revenue in Morocco rises 6.7% as 11.8 million tourists visit in first 8 months of 2024

Morocco's tourism industry has experienced a notable recovery in the first eight months of the current year, with a 6.7% increase in revenue as the kingdom welcomed 11.8 million tourists, according to the monthly report on foreign exchange indicators issued by the Foreign Exchange Office on Tuesday, October 1. Tourism revenue reached 76.4 billion dirhams by the end of August, compared to 71.7 billion dirhams in the same period last year, the report stated. These figures reflect the continued

Moroccan police chief receives Senior British Military Advisor for Middle East, North Africa

Morocco's Abellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST), welcomed Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, Senior British Military Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa, on Wednesday. The meeting took place at the DGST headquarters in Rabat as part of Ahlgren's working visit to Morocco. Notable attendees included British Ambassador Simon Martin, the counterterrorism liaison officer at the British Embassy in Rabat, military and security

Moroccan midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri joins UAE's Ajman Club on loan

Ajman Club, a UAE Pro League team, announced on Monday, September 30, 2024, the signing of Moroccan international midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri on loan from Italy's Fiorentina. In a statement on their official X account, Ajman Club welcomed the «World Cup Lion» to their ranks, referring to the 27-year-old playmaker's move to the Emirati side. Sabiri began his professional career with Germany's Nürnberg before making a name for himself in Italy's Serie A. The club's statement

Spain deports Moroccan linked to 2017 Barcelona terror attack

The Spanish Interior Ministry confirmed the expulsion of Moroccan Said Ben Iazza, one of the three jihadists convicted in the August 17, 2017 Barcelona and Cambrils attacks, according to Spanish media. The expulsion took place in April. Initially, Ben Iazza was sentenced to eight years in prison for collaborating with a terrorist organization. The judge later determined that, while not directly involved in the attacks, he had loaned a truck to members of the Ripoll terrorist cell and provided

Social media-fueled migration : 50 sentenced in Morocco

The Tetouan Court of First Instance on Tuesday convicted 50 people in connection with the mass migration that occurred in the city of Fnideq to Ceuta on September 15, following a social media call. Prison sentences ranged from three to nine months, with fines of up to 1,000 dirhams. The court postponed the hearing of 20 related cases until next Wednesday. Media sources reported that one person was acquitted, while twenty received nine-month sentences, twenty-seven received seven-month

Spanish Civil Guard sentenced to prison for stealing money from a Moroccan at border

A court in Melilla sentenced a member of the Spanish Civil Guard to seven months in prison for stealing money from a Moroccan citizen during a border check in Beni Ansar, according to Spanish news agency Europa Press. The incident occurred on May 27, 2022, around 10:30 a.m., when the accused took advantage of his position as a Civil Guard member to steal a small bag placed under the driver's seat of the victim's car. The victim, a 38-year-old Moroccan citizen, was being inspected by other

Switzerland schedules three meetings on Sahara at Security Council this October

Switzerland, which holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in October, has scheduled three meetings to address the Sahara question. The program published on Tuesday includes a meeting on October 10, during which the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, will brief the fifteen members on the latest developments in the region. On October 16, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Western Sahara and head of MINURSO, Russia's

Morocco seizes 37 kg of cocaine in drug bust at El Guergarat border

Moroccan security forces thwarted an international drug trafficking operation on Tuesday, seizing over 37 kilograms of cocaine at the El Guergarat border post near Dakhla, according to a security source. The joint operation, conducted by National Security and Customs officials, uncovered 37.6 kg of cocaine hidden in 36 packages within the cabin of a Moroccan-registered international transport truck. The truck, transporting a shipment of dried fruits, had arrived at the border from a

Morocco’s economic reforms set to drive inclusive growth and stability, says S&P

S&P Global Ratings stated in its latest report that Morocco's ongoing economic reforms are expected to generate «more inclusive» and «more robust» growth. «The ongoing shift in Morocco's economic structure, along with the strong performance of its tourism, phosphates and derivatives, automotive, and aerospace sectors, will enhance growth prospects and economic stability», the U.S. agency noted. It also highlighted Morocco's resilience to various shocks

UK Defense Senior Advisor to MENA meets Moroccan defense officials

Abdeltif Loudyi, Morocco's Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration, met with Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the British Defense Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa, on Tuesday at the National Defense Administration headquarters in Rabat. Accompanied by the British Ambassador to Morocco, the officials discussed regional security issues and explored ways to enhance defense cooperation, focusing on interoperability and the exchange of

Sahara : Algeria clings to its «observer» status

Algeria's Foreign Minister met with the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara in New York on Tuesday, October 1. Ahmed Attaf reaffirmed to Staffan de Mistura that Algeria, «in its capacity as an observer of the decolonization process in Western Sahara», insists on a solution that guarantees «the Saharawi people's right to self-determination», according to a press release from Algerian Foreign Ministry. Attaf also reiterated Algeria's rejection of

Moroccan Foreign Minister and US counterpart discuss regional stability

Morocco Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Tuesday. Before the talks began, Blinken told the press that they would discuss «a variety of issues that we work on together, particularly stability both in the Middle East as well as in Africa and North Africa». He emphasized that Morocco is «an essential partner to the United States» according to a statement from the US Department of State. Nasser Bourita

Moroccan remittances reach 81 billion dirhams by August 2024

Remittances from Moroccans living abroad reached 81 billion dirhams by the end of August 2024, up from 77.96 billion dirhams during the same period last year, according to the Exchange Office. This represents a 3.9 percent increase (an additional 3 billion dirhams) compared to the first eight months of 2023, the office reported in its latest bulletin on foreign trade indicators. The bulletin also highlighted a 2.8 percent decline in the services balance surplus, which fell to 88.19 billion

Pink October in Morocco : A call to action for breast and cervical cancer prevention

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced today the launch of the national campaign to raise awareness about breast and cervical cancers, as part of the celebration of «Pink October», the month of mobilization and awareness about these two cancers. The campaign, which runs from October 1 to 31 under the slogan «Your screening is safe and reassuring», aims to raise awareness among women of all ages about the importance of early detection of breast and

Prince Moulay Hicham thanks King Mohammed VI for welcoming his Lebanese family in Rabat

Prince Moulay Hicham of Morocco, the first cousin of King Mohammed VI, has announced that his Lebanese family members had been warmly welcomed in Morocco amidst the ongoing Israeli attacks on their homeland. In a statement shared on his Facebook account, on Monday, the Moroccan prince expressed his deep sadness over the attacks that had claimed hundreds of lives and displaced thousands of people. «My eyes are tearing, my heart and soul ache for the loss of lives and the destruction that

Years of Culture celebrates Morocco at 4th Annual SDG Banquet

The Qatar-Morocco Year of Culture 2024 took center stage at the 4th Annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Banquet organized by Fashion 4 Development (F4D) during the 79th UN General Assembly session in New York. The event highlighted Morocco's rich cultural heritage and its contributions to global education and social development efforts. A standout feature of the evening was the Weaving Hopes exhibition, showcasing artisanal creations by young Moroccans. This initiative, a project of the

Morocco sees surge in summer traffic, exceeding 700,000 vehicles per day

The 2024 summer season saw record crowds on the national motorway network, with traffic peaks occasionally exceeding 700,000 vehicles per day. This is a significant increase from the normal daily average of 400,000 vehicles, reflecting an almost 6% rise compared to the summer of 2023, as announced by the Société Nationale des Autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) on Monday. The mobilization of ADM teams, operating in full vigilance mode throughout the summer, along with various technological

Inwi takes home three awards at the 2024 African Cristal Festival

Inwi won three awards at the African Cristal Festival 2024, held in Casablanca on September 27. The first award was in the «Long Term Creativity» category, recognizing its collaboration with comedian Hassan El Fad, particularly through his iconic character «Kabour». In the «Social & Influencer - Best Use of Instagram» category, Inwi was awarded for its collaboration with content creator Adil Taouil. The third prize was given in the «Innovative