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Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:26 GMT
FM Holds Talks With His Liberian Counterpart
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, held talks, Wednesday by videoconference, with minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia, Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah Sr., as part of the ...

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:26 GMT
Govt. Council Adopts Draft Decrees Setting Elections' Dates and Calendars
[MAP] Rabat -- The Government Council, which convened on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Head of Government Saad Dine El Otmani, adopted the draft decrees setting the dates and calendars relating to the electoral operations planned this year in t...

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:26 GMT
Morocco Celebrates Eid Al Fitr On Thursday, Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco will celebrate Eid Al Fitr 1442 of Hegira on Thursday, May 13, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Wednesday.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:25 GMT
Morocco Places Palestinian Issue At Same Level As Its National Cause (Head of Govt.)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Kingdom of Morocco places the Palestinian issue and Al-Quds Asharif at the top of its concerns and at the same level as its national cause, said on Wednesday Head of Government Saad Dine El Otmani.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:24 GMT
Royal Pardon to 810 People On Occasion of Eid Al Fitr
[MAP] Rabat -- On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, HM King Mohammed VI granted his pardon to 810 people sentenced by the different Moroccan courts, said a statement by the ministry of Justice.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:31:44 GMT
Morocco, Portugal Discuss Means to Step Up Cooperation in Higher Education, Scientific Research
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Saaid Amzazi, on Tuesday held talks through videoconference with the Portuguese minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Manuel...

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:28 GMT
International Museum Day - Exceptional and Free Opening of FNM Museums
[MAP] Rabat -- The National Foundation of Museums (FNM) celebrates next Tuesday, the international museums day, with the exceptional and free opening of all its museums to the general public.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:25 GMT
Head of Govt. Reiterates Morocco's Categorical Rejection of All Violations Affecting Legal Status of Al-Quds Asharif
[MAP] Rabat -- Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani, reiterated on Wednesday the official position of the Kingdom of Morocco which categorically rejects all violations affecting the legal status of the Al-Aqsa mosque and Al-Quds Asharif and underm...

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:21 GMT
Covid-19 - 268 New Cases, 288 Recoveries in 24 Hours
[MAP] Rabat -- A total of 268 new cases of coronavirus infection and 288 recoveries have been recorded in Morocco in the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced on Wednesday.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:31:45 GMT
FM Holds Talks With Ivorian Counterpart
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, on Tuesday held talks by videoconference with the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and the Diaspora, Kandia Kamis...

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:26 GMT
Spain Has 'Historic Opportunity to Do Justice' to Polisario's Victims (Associations)
[MAP] Madrid -- More than 100 organizations and associative actors representing the Moroccan diaspora in Spain have urged the Spanish justice to seize the "historic opportunity" of the illegal presence of the leader of the Polisario militias, the so-...

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:53:26 GMT
HM the King Congratulates Heads of State of Islamic Countries On Advent of Eid Al-Fitr
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, sent congratulatory messages to the Heads of State of Islamic countries, on the occasion of the advent of Eid Al-Fitr.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:31:48 GMT
Fifteen Killed in Road Accidents in Urban Areas Last Week
[MAP] Rabat -- Fifteen people were killed and 2,239 others were injured, including 69 seriously, in 1,654 traffic accidents that took place in urban areas on May 3-9, 2021, National Police (DGSN) said.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:31:41 GMT
Over 6 Tons of Cannabis Resin Seized in Tan-Tan, Five Arrested
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen on Tuesday seized 6,503 kilograms of cannabis resin and arrested five people for their alleged links to an international drug trafficking network.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:39:05 GMT
International Drug Trafficking - 700 Kg of Chira Seized in Tangier, Investigation Opened
[MAP] Rabat -- The Tangier judicial police opened an investigation on Tuesday evening on an international drug trafficking network, following the seizure of 700 kg of chira.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:39:09 GMT
Covid-19 - Eid Al-Fitr Prayer Will Not Be Performed in Mussalas and Mosques (Ministry)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced, on Tuesday, that it has been decided not to perform the Eid Al-Fitr Prayer in Mussalas (places for prayer) and mosques, because social distancing is hard to ensure due to the ov...

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:39:07 GMT
Brahim Ghali Case - Arguments Put Forward By Spain "Are Not Convincing" (Parliamentarians)
[MAP] Rabat -- Representatives of parliamentary groups and groupings in the House of advisors said, on Tuesday, that the arguments put forward by Spain to justify the hosting of Polisario leader, the man named Brahim Ghali , "are not convincing", cal...

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:39:04 GMT
Al-Quds Events - MPs Denounce Violations of Palestinian People's Rights
[MAP] Rabat -- Representatives of parliamentary groups and groupings at the House of Advisors expressed on Tuesday their condemnation of the violations of the rights of the Palestinian people.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:39:01 GMT
Arab Foreign Ministers Laud Role of Al-Quds Committee, Chaired By HM the King, in Protection of Holy City
[MAP] Cairo -- Arab foreign ministers lauded, on Tuesday, the role of the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by HM King Mohammed VI, in protecting the holy city.

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:44:48 GMT
Fresh Dispute Erupts Between Spain and Morocco Over Western Sahara Leader
[VOA] Madrid -- A diplomatic dispute between Morocco and Spain over Madrid's decision to host a leader of the Western Saharan independence movement has soured what had been improving relations across the Mediterranean Sea.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:39:11 GMT
The Moroccan Landscape, Traditions and Communities Behind Argan and Its Oil
[FAO] Celebrating argan trees as part of a remarkable agricultural heritage

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:39:08 GMT
Oic Welcomes Role of Al Quds Committee, Under Chairmanship of HM the King, in Protection of Holy Sites
[MAP] Jeddah -- The Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) hailed, on Tuesday, the role played by the Al Quds Committee, under the chairmanship of HM King Mohammed VI, in protecting of the holy sites of the city of Al Quds Asharif.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:39:06 GMT
Casablanca - Woman Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Possession (Dgsn)
[MAP] Rabat -- The judicial police services in Casablanca arrested, on Monday, on the basis of accurate information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), a woman aged 66 for her alleged involvement in a drug and psyc...

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:39:03 GMT
Morocco to Exceed 52 Percent of Its Energy Mix in 2030 (Minister)
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco will exceed 52% of its energy mix in 2030, said, on Tuesday, Energy, Mining and Environment Minister Aziz Rabbah.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:18:16 GMT
Draw Marks Kickoff of the Road to Total Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2022
[CAF] The race towards African Women Football showpiece, Total Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 kicked off on Monday, 10 May 2021.

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:18:45 GMT
HM the King, Commander of the Faithful, Commemorates Laylat Al Qadr
[MAP] Fez -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, commemorated on Sunday Laylat Al Qadr (26th day of Ramadan).

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:09:13 GMT
13 Feature Films, 83 Short Movies Produced in 2020 - CCM
[MAP] Rabat -- A total of thirteen feature films were produced in Morocco in 2020, including three which received an advance on receipts estimated at more than 16.3 million dirhams, according to the annual report of the Moroccan Centre for Cinematogr...

Fri, 07 May 2021 13:37:57 GMT
Renewal of Relations Between Morocco and Israel Will Strengthen Peace Dynamics in Middle East, FM Says
[MAP] Washington -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, said Thursday that the renewal of relations between Morocco and Israel is a factor that will strengthen the dynamics of peace in the Middle Eas...

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:27:18 GMT
Morocco - Unemployment At 12.5 Percent in Q1-2021 (Hcp)
[MAP] Rabat -- The unemployment rate increased by 2 points between the first quarters of 2020 and 2021, from 10.5% to 12.5%, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:27:21 GMT
Tangier - 20 Individuals Arrested for Violation of State of Health Emergency and Organization of Gambling Games
[MAP] Rabat -- The Tangier police arrested on Sunday 20 individuals, including three women (one of European nationality), suspected of violating the state of health emergency and participating in the activities of a network which managed a gambling h...



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