Tourism professionals in Marrakech express concerns over unverified service providers on GetYourGuide, noting that it affects competition and the overall quality of tourism experiences. They suggest that improved verification processes and stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism could help maintain standards and protect both tourists and professionals.
On the eve of his briefing to the Security Council, Staffan de Mistura has submitted a report to the UN Secretary-General detailing his latest efforts to restart negotiations between the parties involved. Tomorrow, during a closed session, the UN mediator will orally present a summary of his observations on diplomatic developments in the Sahara since the adoption of Resolution 2703 on October 30, 2023. The members of the UN executive body will also review Antonio Guterres' report on October
Jordanian YouTuber Joe Hattab recently commented on his videos documenting his trip to Algeria, made in May 2023. In one of his two videos dedicated to this visit, the vlogger discussed the Moroccan-Algerian border, as well as the cultural influence of Morocco on Western Algeria. Invited on the podcast «بدون ورق», he revealed that he had to delete the video from his platforms after receiving a call from the Algerian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. According
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, received the President of the Brazilian Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, on Monday, October 14, in Rabat. In a statement to the press following his talks with the head of diplomacy, Pacheco emphasized that «this is the right time for [Brazil] to consider the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as a realistic and pragmatic basis for a political solution in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council». Rodrigo Pacheco
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the Azrou region in the Ifrane province on Tuesday morning, October 15, 2024, at 10:01 a.m., as reported by the Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN). The quake's epicenter, located at a depth of 10 km, caused stronger tremors due to its shallow depth, primarily affecting areas near the surface. Other organizations, such as the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), recorded the earthquake at 3.8 on the Richter scale, while the German
The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), issued on October 4, was a central topic during the meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers held on Monday, October 14, in Luxembourg. In a press statement, Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, emphasized the «immense value that the EU attaches to its strategic partnership with Morocco». He stated that the 27 EU member states
Moroccan international player Hakim Ziyech continues to show solidarity with the Palestinian people amidst the ongoing violence and displacement in the Gaza Strip. In a new post on Monday, he refuted what he referred to as «Zionist propaganda». Ziyech, who plays professionally for Galatasaray, posted a message on his Instagram story stating, «As the Zionists say: We are the peacemakers. But in reality: They are the devils». He also included a photo in his post,
City Club owner Jonathan Harroch, who has been in custody since Saturday for issuing bad checks, has been remanded in custody for an additional 24 hours, according to media sources. Harroch was arrested at a hotel in Casablanca, where he was accompanied by two young women. Security agents discovered a quantity of cocaine in his possession. The arrest followed the execution of a national arrest warrant, though the Public Prosecutor's Office has yet to officially announce the reasons for the
The Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and African countries, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, received the Moroccan Ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, «at his request». The talks focused on «current issues linked to the progressive development of traditionally friendly Russian-Moroccan relations», Russian diplomacy said in a statement on Monday, October 14. The two sides also discussed «maintaining an active
Growing up near the picturesque Tazekka Park, Abdelghani Mida didn’t just observe the beauty of nature—he became a part of it. Through his wildlife photography, he seized the opportunity nature presented to him, sharing with the world the breathtaking life that thrives around him.