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Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:01:26 +0000
US’ DFC Explores Investment Opportunities in Morocco
Rabat – Adam Boehler, CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), traveled to Morocco this week to explore opportunities for private sector investment. A statement from the US Embassy in Rabat said Boehler arrived in Moro...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:46:20 +0000
Morocco’s Red City: Touristic Places in Marrakech You Must Visit
Marrakech is one of Morocco‘s most touristic locations, a city that offers many impressive attractions and must-visit places. The red city catches the eyes of millions of people across the world every single year. The world-famous city is known for...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:25:27 +0000
Casablanca-Settat Holds ‘Emergency’ Meeting 3 Days After Floods
Rabat – The governorate of the Casablanca-Settat region convened local authorities today for an emergency meeting to discuss the impacts of the strong recent rainfalls that caused floods and property damage. The meeting, which came three days a...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:15:17 +0000
US Algiers Statement Shows Rapid Evolution of Western Sahara Issue
Rabat – Algerian diplomats called for impartiality after the US delivered a strong statement on Western Sahara in support of Moroccan diplomacy on Thursday. US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker visited with Al...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:13:12 +0000
Agadir Technopark for Startups Nears Completion
Agadir – As the fourth of its kind in Morocco, the Agadir Technopark’s construction is moving along smoothly. With a total area of 10,000 square meters, the Technopark will have the capacity for 80 companies including dedicating space for con...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:51:46 +0000
Western Sahara: Mauritania Moves to Avoid Escalation at Northern Borders
Rabat – Mauritania’s government council on Wednesday approved a draft decree designating a northern region as a “sensitive defense zone.” Observers said the Mauritanian move not only seeks to secure the region from the threat of criminal ...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:39:24 +0000
Another Building Collapses in Casablanca, Residents Still Missing
A second building has collapsed in Casablanca because of the heavy rainfall that the city has witnessed for the past few days. The incident occurred on Friday morning, January 8, at Derb Moulay Cherif in the Hay Mohammadi district in northern Casabla...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:16:41 +0000
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Morocco Exceed 450,000
Morocco’s Ministry of Health has recorded 1,543 new COVID-19 cases in the country in the past 24 hours. Today’s figure brings the total number of Morocco’s confirmed COVID-19 cases to 450,221 as of Friday, January 8, at 6 p.m. Moroccan health a...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:00:48 +0000
Weather Office Forecasts Snow, Rainfall Across Morocco
Morocco’s weather office has forecasted heavy thunderstorms, snow, and strong wind in several provinces across the country . The directorate of meteorology also expects snowfall from Saturday to Monday. Strong thunderstorms with downpours between 4...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:40:23 +0000
Western Sahara: US to Open Consulate in Morocco’s Dakhla on Sunday
Rabat – The US is set to open its consulate in Dakhla, southern Morocco on Sunday, reflecting the country’s firm position regarding Western Sahara. Morocco World News will attend the inauguration of the US consulate to provide updates on this...



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