The Court of Appeal in Marrakech ruled, Tuesday, to increase the sentence of Said Ait Mehdi, head of the Coordination of Victims of the Al Haouz Earthquake, to one year in prison. The court also convicted three other defendants, who had been acquitted by the Court of First Instance, sentencing them to four months in prison each. One month ago, the Marrakech Court of First Instance had sentenced Said Ait Mehdi to three months in prison, a fine of 500 dirhams, and 10,000 dirhams in
The Spanish National Court has rejected the asylum application of a Moroccan citizen who swam into Ceuta in May 2021, during the migration crisis that saw thousands of people crossing into the city. The court emphasized that there were insufficient grounds to grant him international protection, as Morocco is not in a state of conflict that would justify asylum, and there are no circumstances threatening his personal safety. The applicant arrived in Ceuta on May 17, 2021, and applied for
In 2023, EU countries granted citizenship to 1.1 million people, marking an increase of about 6.1% (+60,200 people) compared to 2022. Moroccans ranked second on the list of those who obtained citizenship in EU countries, according to numbers shared by Eurostat last week. The largest number of new nationalities were granted by Spain (240,200; 22.9% of the EU total), followed by Italy (213,600; 20.3%) and Germany (199,800; 19.0%), said the organization responsible for providing the EU
Morocco has overtaken France to become the largest consumer of Spanish gas in 2024, according to data from the Spanish Strategic Reserves Corporation for Petroleum Products (Cores). The report shows that Morocco imported 9,703 gigawatt hours of natural gas through the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline, surpassing France (9,362 GWh) and Portugal (4,056 GWh). This marks a significant shift, as France and Portugal have historically been among the top consumers of Spanish gas. While Spain is not a
The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, dismissed concerns that the strong relations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Morocco—particularly Washington’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara during his first term—would influence Spain’s stance on Ceuta and Melilla. When asked about the matter, Albares responded, «Absolutely not», emphasizing that «Morocco is a friendly country and a strategic partner, while
The Casablanca Court of First Instance sentenced activist Fouad Abdelmoumni on Monday, March 3, to six months in prison and a fine of 2,000 dirhams. Until now, he had been prosecuted while free on charges of «insulting public authorities, spreading false allegations, and reporting a fictitious crime he knew did not occur». On social media, Abdelmoumni had commented on French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco from October 28 to 30, 2024, addressing
Moroccan economy is projected to grow by 5% in 2025, up from 3.3% in 2024, driven by monetary policy, expansion in non-agricultural sectors, and increased foreign direct investment (FDI). According to a study by Fitch Solutions, FDI in the automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors will play a key role in sustaining growth, supported by infrastructure investments ahead of the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted with Spain and Portugal. Remittances from Moroccans living abroad have also shown
A top five list of old Moroccan ads that are funny, creative, and nostalgic, these commercials continue to evoke memories every Ramadan. These iconic ads remind Moroccans of their childhood and remain beloved to this day.
Voici une liste des cinq meilleures publicités marocaines anciennes qui sont à la fois drôles, créatives et vous rendront nostalgiques. Ces spots publicitaires continuent d'évoquer des souvenirs chaque Ramadan. Ils rappellent aux Marocains leur enfance et restent chéries jusqu'à aujourd'hui.
A continuación, una lista de los cinco mejores anuncios marroquíes antiguos que son a la vez divertidos, creativos y te llenarán de nostalgia. Estos spots publicitarios siguen evocando recuerdos cada Ramadán. Rememoran a los marroquíes su infancia y continúan siendo apreciados hasta hoy.
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