Countries Shunned by youth, Morocco cosmetic oil craft faces uncertain future Essaouira – Morocco’s argan oil is highly prized by the cosmetics industry, yet it is now mostly produced by... Read more 3 Jan, 2023
Countries Moroccans cross into Spain’s Melilla enclave, rights group say Rabat – A group of Moroccans entered Spain’s Melilla enclave overnight Saturday-Sunday, a rights group said, out of dozens... Read more 2 Jan, 2023
Countries Morocco to ban travellers from China over Covid spread Rabat – Morocco said on Saturday it will ban entry to all travellers from China, where cases of Covid-19... Read more 1 Jan, 2023
Countries 13 Moroccans drown trying to reach Spanish territory Rabat – The bodies of 13 Moroccans were recovered after their boat sank off the country’s southern coast while... Read more 1 Jan, 2023
Countries Frenchman turns to UN to block Morocco-US extradition Paris – The lawyer of a Frenchman held in Morocco and fighting extradition to the United States for alleged... Read more 29 Dec, 2022
Countries Israel thanks Morocco for protecting Jews during Holocaust Jerusalem – Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Morocco’s King Mohammed VI for his country’s provision of “safe haven” for... Read more 28 Dec, 2022
Arts and Leisure Moroccan director wants ‘healthy’ debate on gay rights Rabat – Moroccan director Maryam Touzani hopes her latest film, shortlisted for an Oscar, will provoke “a healthy, much-needed... Read more 28 Dec, 2022
Countries Morocco sentences for migrants over Melilla tragedy ‘unjust’, says rights group Rabat – A Moroccan rights group on Saturday slammed “unjust” punishments given to migrants sentenced over a mass attempted... Read more 25 Dec, 2022
Countries After World Cup run, Morocco shoots at diplomatic gains Rabat – Morocco is hoping its unprecedented World Cup exploits can help it win friends and influence people, especially... Read more 21 Dec, 2022
Countries France and Morocco mend ties after visa spat Rabat – France and Morocco announced on Friday they were mending fences after months of tensions over visas, and... Read more 17 Dec, 2022