California Police Officers to Train Moroccan Police on Communication Strategies
by Zainab Calcuttawala Rabat - A two-person team from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will arrive in Morocco this weekend to train the Moroccan police via an exchange program run by the U.S....
View ArticleMoroccan Police Confiscate Hundreds of Cars Stolen in Europe
By Zainab Calcuttawala Rabat - More than 500 cars seized by the Moroccan police in 2015 had been stolen in Europe prior to being trafficked to the country through Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Morocco,...
View ArticleNew Cold Wave, Significant Rainfall Expected in Morocco this Weekend
Rabat - A low pressure system will sweep into Morocco Friday night through Saturday, generating westerly winds that will bring cold, moist air from the Atlantic, the National Directorate of...
View Article39% Turnout for General Strike in Public Sector, Says Govt.
Rabat - The provisional turnout for the general strike, observed Wednesday, reached 39 pc in the public sector and 4.8 pc in the private sector, Communication Minister, Government spokesman, Mustapha...
View ArticleMoroccan Man Utilizes Rabat’s Streets and Rooftops as a Gym
By Zainab Calcuttawala Rabat - A Moroccan man from Rabat has found an unconventional place to carry out his daily fitness routine: the streets and rooftops of the capital city. “It can look like a...
View ArticleMorocco, Guarantor of Stability in the Region: German Minister
Rabat - Morocco is a guarantor of stability in the region, said on Friday German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Gerd Muller. Morocco, which has initiated important reforms in...
View ArticleGianni Infantino Elected FIFA President
Zurich - FIFA has elected on Friday Gianni Infantino as its new president. The Swiss-Italian Uefa general secretary triumphed over the Asian Football Confederation president, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim...
View ArticleMorocco: Up to 4 Years in Prison against Eight People on Terror Charges
Salé - The criminal court in charge of terrorism affairs at the annexe of Salé's appellate court on Thursday gave verdicts ranging from two to four years in prison against eight people, members of a...
View ArticleThe Parallel Project Street Art opening of LMDENA Collective in Marrakech
By Aine Marsland Marrakech - As a complete contrast to the formality of the 6th Marrakech Art Biennale opening ceremony and its projects, the L’blassa Artspace hosted the LMDENA Collective Street Art...
View ArticleMorocco, Tunisia Seek to Strengthen Their Bilateral Relations
Rabat - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Salaheddine Mezouar received, here Friday, his Tunisian counterpart, Khemaies Jhinaoui, bearer of a message to King Mohammed VI from Tunisian...
View ArticleGermany Understands Morocco’s Position on European Court’s Ruling: German...
Rabat - Germany understands Morocco's position on the European Court's ruling related to the Morocco-EU agriculture agreement, said here on Friday German Minister of Economic Cooperation and...
View ArticleThe Opening Ceremony of the 6th Marrakesh Art Biennale
By Aine Marsland Marrakech - Palais El Bahia hosted on Wednesday the official opening ceremony of the 6th Marrakesh Art Biennale. Many famous artists from Europe, America, and Africa, along with...
View ArticleMorocco Signs Agreement With Senegalese Families to Boost Religious Tourism...
By Zainab Calcuttawala Rabat - Morocco’s National Office of Tourism (ONMT) signed an agreement with religiously significant families in Senegal in order to boost religious tourism from West Africa on...
View ArticleFormer CIA Chief Warns Against Donald Trump
By Jonathan Walsh Rabat - In an interview with the BBC, ex-CIA boss Michael Hayden warned against the dangers of having, Republican front-runner, Donald Trump as President of the United States of...
View ArticleBadr Hari at “Darlodo” Inauguration in Marrakech
Rabat - Embracing another opportunity to interact with the general public, Moroccan kickboxing champion Badr Hari has reportedly participated in Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony of the new “Darlodo”...
View ArticleMorocco Helped USA, Denmark to Thwart Terrorist Attacks
Rabat - In addition to France and Spain, Morocco has helped many other countries to thwart terrorist attacks, including the United States and Denmark, Director of the Central Bureau of Judicial...
View ArticleMEP: I understand Morocco’s Decision to Suspend Ties with EU
Rabat - "I understand the decision of the Moroccan government to suspend its relations with the EU, as December's ruling of the EU court seems incomprehensible, unjust, if not provocative," MEP...
View ArticleOver 18 Tons of Hashish Seized Northern Morocco
Rabat - Moroccan authorities on Saturday seized 18.15 tons of Hashish (cannabis resin) aboard a TIR truck and arrested two suspects, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said. According...
View ArticleAlmost 50% of Texans Support Donald Trump Ban on Muslims
By Jonathan Walsh Rabat - A new study has shown that almost half of all people living in the state of Texas support banning Muslims from entering the United States. The poll, which was conducted...
View ArticleAcademic Support for Young Moroccans Residing Abroad
By Asmaa Bahadi Rabat - Under the theme “Tutoring Young Moroccans Residing Abroad,” the Ministry of Moroccans Residing Abroad and Migration Affairs is organizing a meeting to be held on Monday,...
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