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Hidaya case: 15-year prison sentence for child rapist-murderer sparks outrage among NGOs

The decision of the Tangier Court of Appeal to sentence the perpetrator of the rape and murder of six-year-old Hidaya to 15 years in prison has triggered widespread anger and indignation among child protection organizations and human rights advocates. Several NGOs denounced the verdict......

Safi and Tangier join UNESCO’s creative cities network

Safi and Tangier have earned a prestigious spot on UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, a global initiative recognizing urban centers that leverage cultural heritage and creativity for sustainable development. Announced on World Cities Day 2025, the inclusion of these two Moroccan cities highlights......

Moroccan authorities seize 9,000 narcotics pills at Tangier Med port

Moroccan authorities intercepted a significant drug smuggling attempt at Tangier Med port early Monday, seizing 9,000 prescription narcotic pills concealed in a small truck entering the country. The pills, identified as Rivotril, a powerful sedative, were hidden in a locked bag within the vehicle. Customs......

Fire attack victim dies from injuries in Tangier after shocking Al Hoceima incident

A man who suffered severe burns in a brutal attack in Al Hoceima has died from his injuries at Tangier University Hospital Center after several days in intensive care. The victim, an artist with special needs and a motor disability, sustained third-degree burns when another man set him on fire during......

Franco-Algerian man arrested over kidnapping and detention case

Moroccan security forces in Tangier have arrested a French national of Algerian descent who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities. According to a statement released Wednesday by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the suspect is accused......

Moroccan authorities seize over 21,000 psychotropic pills hidden in toys at Tangier port

Moroccan security and customs officers at Tangier Med Port intercepted an international drug trafficking attempt, seizing 21,142 psychotropic pills concealed inside children’s toys. The operation took place after officers, supported by trained sniffer dogs, inspected a foreign-registered utility......

UNCTAD highlights Morocco as a global model for maritime digitalization through PORTNET

Morocco has been recognized as a global leader in trade digitalization and facilitation by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its 2025 Review of Maritime Transport. The accolade comes thanks to PORTNET, Morocco’s electronic single window for port and trade operations,......

Tangier court sentences German pedophile and Moroccan accomplice to 12 years in prison

Tangier - The Criminal Chamber of the Tangier Court of Appeal delivered its verdict on Tuesday, September 23, in a high-profile pedophilia case involving a German national and his Moroccan accomplice. Both men were sentenced to 12 years in prison each, facing charges that included human trafficking,......

Tangier, a city of dreams that bridges past and present

The Daily Telegraph has highlighted the timeless charm of Tangier, portraying the Moroccan port city as a place that has modernized without losing its soul. Once home to around 400,000 residents in the 1970s, Tangier now counts more than 1.3 million inhabitants, yet its historic medina continues to preserve......