News in brief
A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck the Fès-Meknès region on Wednesday, December 24, at 11:43 p.m. local time (GMT+1), according to the specialized platform Volcano Discovery. The epicenter was located approximately 15 kilometers north of Meknès. Residents...
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Society
More than 14,000 families in the Fes-Meknes region are benefiting from the “Cold Weather Relief” operation led by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, in line with Royal High Instructions aimed at assisting populations affected by severe winter conditions. The distribution campaign...
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Economy
Meknès, October 22, 2025 — The Provincial Human Development Committee (CPDH) of Meknès has approved 43 new projects under the “Youth Business Leadership” program, part of Morocco’s National Initiative for Human Development (INDH). With a total investment of 4.4...
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Economy
The Regional Project Execution Agency (AREP) of Fès-Meknès has announced the completion of 126 projects between 2021 and 2024, with a total investment of 819.4 million dirhams (DH). These initiatives fall under the programs for reducing territorial and social disparities as...
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Society
The Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water announced that National Road No. 27, linking Sidi Kacem and Meknes, will be temporarily closed between Sidi Kacem and Bab Tissra from Tuesday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m. until Tuesday, August 26 at 9:00 a.m. The closure is required to carry out rock removal and...
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Society
A police officer in Meknes has been arrested in flagrante delicto for alleged extortion and corruption. The Meknes Judicial Police opened an investigation on Monday afternoon to clarify the facts related to the officer, who is suspected of attempting to extort money from an individual involved in a...
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Economy
Hamza Benabdellah, president of the Fez-Meknes Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIS), has been elected vice-president of the Permanent Conference of African and Francophone Consular Chambers (CPCCAF). The announcement came during the organization’s 49th General Assembly, held in Fez,...
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Agriculture
Ahmed El Bouari, the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water, and Forests, made an unexpected visit to the "Walaw" newspaper team at the International Agricultural Forum in Meknes. During his visit, the minister expressed interest in learning about the electronic...
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Economy
A significant geological discovery has emerged in the Meknès region, unveiling a tin deposit estimated at over 39 million tons. This site, located at the heart of the Achmach mining project, has captured the attention of international experts and could reposition Morocco on the global stage of...
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Tourism
The Fez-Meknes region is a vibrant testament to Morocco’s rich history, architecture, and culture, intricately woven together through centuries of evolution. From the ancient medinas of Fez and Meknes to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a visit to this region is akin to stepping back in time, allowing...
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Business
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) in the Fez-Meknes region has unanimously re-elected Omar Tajmouati as president and Hamza Benabdellah as vice president. The election took place during the regular general assembly meeting on March 8, 2025, with both leaders given a new mandate...
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