In the 1700s, American statesman Thomas Jefferson purchased a copy of the Quran. Historical records suggest that the third President of the US bought the book as a law student while others say he studied it to better understand his Muslim enemies in North Africa.
The debate over Western Sahara's airspace sparked lively discussions in Monday’s session of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, as reported by EFE. Responding to a question from an MP belonging to a left-wing Basque nationalist and pro-independence political federation, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that the Spanish government has no authority to prohibit airlines from operating flights to Saharan cities. «Private airline decisions are made between the companies
The Justice Ministers of Morocco and France signed a joint declaration in Rabat on Monday, marking the visit of Gérald Darmanin, which began on Sunday, March 9. The agreement was finalized with Abdellatif Ouahbi following a working meeting aimed at strengthening legal and judicial cooperation. The declaration aligns with an action plan initiated in May 2024, with one of its key priorities being the fight against terrorism and organized crime—two growing threats. The two parties
Morocco has become the go-to destination for a growing trend among UK holidaymakers. Round-trip flights to Morocco for just £30 (around 380 dirhams) are making day trips to the country an attractive option for those seeking quick getaways. This trend is gaining momentum, partly fueled by tips from vloggers who specialize in finding travel deals, such as this «day trip» to Marrakech departing from London. A mint tea, a dip in the pool, and a camel ride in the Agafay
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, who has been on a working visit to Morocco since Sunday, praised the bilateral judicial cooperation, calling Morocco’s efficiency «a sign of friendship and professionalism». In a press statement following a meeting with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdellatif Ouahbi, in Rabat on Monday, Darmanin specifically highlighted the recent arrest in Marrakech of dangerous suspects involved in the escape of French drug lord Mohamed Amra
Une équipe de chercheurs a identifié la faille de Tizi n’Test comme la cause probable du tremblement de terre d'Al Haouz en 2023. Des équipes du Maroc, d'Italie, et d'Allemagne ont adopté une approche multidisciplinaire avec des techniques de modélisation avancées. Explications.
A team of researchers identified the Tizi n’Test fault as the likely cause of the 2023 Al Haouz earthquake in Morocco, using advanced methods like DInSAR analysis and Triangular Elastic Dislocation modeling.
Zeus Resources Limited, una empresa australiana especializada en la exploración de uranio y otros metales, ha anunciado la adquisición de un proyecto de antimonio situado en las proximidades de Casablanca. Este proyecto abarca seis permisos de exploración que cubren una superficie total de 79 kilómetros cuadrados. Con esta adquisición, Zeus busca aprovechar el mercado global del antimonio, que actualmente enfrenta presión debido a la creciente demanda
The public prosecutor at the Fez Primary Court has ordered the detention of a man in his thirties, following charges of «luring a minor, indecent assault without violence, and adultery». His trial is set to begin on March 18. The accused was arrested after the victim's father filed a complaint, claiming that the man had seduced his daughter, a high school student, and lured her to a residential building near a shopping mall on Moulay Rachid Street, where the crime took
Zeus Resources Limited, une entreprise australienne spécialisée dans l'exploration de l'uranium et d'autres métaux, a révélé l'acquisition du projet d'antimoine situé près de Casablanca. Ce projet s'étend sur six permis d'exploration couvrant une superficie totale de 79 kilomètres carrés. Grâce à cette acquisition, Zeus vise à capitaliser sur le marché mondial de l'antimoine,