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Granada arrests expose alleged migrant smuggling involving minor

Spanish authorities in Granada have detained two Moroccan nationals accused of orchestrating an irregular migration scheme involving the abandonment of a 17-year-old boy. Among the suspects is the boy's uncle, who reportedly brought him from Morocco by sea with plans to present him as an unaccompanied......

Cannabis legalization reshapes Moroccan agriculture and rural economy

Morocco, one of the world’s top hashish producers, is undergoing a major transformation. With Law 13-21 legalizing cannabis for medical, cosmetic, and industrial uses, the country is shifting from black market cultivation to a regulated economy aimed at revitalizing its rural regions. A new legal......

Hajj 2025: Morocco warns citizens about rising visa scams

The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has issued an urgent call for citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent announcements concerning Hajj visas. In a statement released today, the ministry emphasized that participation in Hajj necessitates obtaining a specific visa through the designated online......

Morocco's $19.4 Million Initiative to Digitize Civil Registry Records

Morocco is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its civil registry system through a significant national project launched by the Ministry of Interior. With a budget of MAD 194 million (approximately $19.4 million), this initiative aims to digitize civil registry records across all prefectures......

Political pressures drive recent dismissals in Moroccan municipalities

Recent developments in Morocco’s municipal landscape have revealed a series of dismissals affecting key department heads and employees in critical sectors such as taxation and urban planning. These changes have predominantly occurred in municipalities that faced audits by the General Inspectorate......

Morocco intercepts over 78,000 irregular migration attempts in 2024, highlighting regional challenges

In a significant demonstration of its border security capabilities, Morocco thwarted 78,685 irregular migration attempts in 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. The data underscores the nation’s ongoing efforts to address migration pressures amid regional instability and......

Morocco halts sand extraction near Algerian border amid escalating tensions

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has suspended sand extraction operations in the “Zone Zero” region along its northeastern border with Algeria, citing concerns that the activities have disrupted natural border markers. The decision, reported by local media, underscores the ongoing sensitivity......

Construction Fraud Targets Earthquake Survivors in Morocco's Al Haouz Region

Multiple contractors have defrauded 27 families who received government reconstruction aid following the devastating September 2023 earthquake in Morocco's Al Haouz region, according to the Ministry of Interior. The primary culprit, based in Bouzouk Ait Mellou village, defrauded 18 families in Taghzout......

Severe Thunderstorms Claim Lives and Cause Destruction Across Multiple Provinces in Morocco

In a devastating turn of events, the Moroccan Ministry of Interior has reported that severe thunderstorms have resulted in the tragic loss of 18 lives across several provinces. The extreme weather conditions, which have wreaked havoc in various regions, have prompted urgent responses from local authorities. The......