Tag: Fez

Morocco: Three Alleged IS Militants Arrested in Fes

March 17, 2017

Moroccan counter-terrorism forces Thursday netted three alleged Islamic State group (IS) militants in the city of Fes, in the northeastern part of the North African ... Read More

Moroccan Cities Top Survey on Quality of Africa’s Urban Life

February 22, 2017

Four Moroccan cities were listed in the top 10 African cities for quality of life in a new survey by the Paris-based magazine, Afrique Mediterranee ... Read More

Turkey Welcomes Closure of Gülen Schools in Morocco

January 9, 2017

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu welcomed the decision by Moroccan authorities to close the schools affiliated to the group led by the US-based Turkish controversial ... Read More

Morocco Maintains Attractiveness as Leading Destination on New Year Holidays

December 28, 2016

In a region beset by turmoil and instability, Morocco stands out as a favorite holiday destination ranking in the top 3 of countries that attract ... Read More

Morocco: Suspect linked to pro-IS cell dismantled in France arrested

December 5, 2016

Moroccan security forces Saturday announced the arrest of a suspect connected to a terrorist cell arrested in France last month, reports say. The cell, affiliated ... Read More

Morocco Busts 8-Member Terrorist Cell

December 2, 2016

Moroccan authorities busted a terrorist cell of 8 members loyal to the terrorist IS organization, known as Daesh, in the cities of Tangier and Fez. ... Read More

Morocco: Security Forces on High Alert for Eid al-Adha Celebration

September 10, 2016

Moroccan authorities have raised security level to maximum before and during Eid celebration in a move to thwart any terror plots by terrorists at the ... Read More

Morocco Dismantles another Dangerous Terror Cell

September 7, 2016

Moroccan authorities have announced this Wednesday the arrest of another terrorist cell composed of three members who were planning to carry out attacks in several ... Read More

Fez Medina: Historic Sites, Monuments Get Facelift

June 17, 2016

The rehabilitation program of the medina and 27 monuments and historic sites in the ancient city of Fez, founded by Idriss II in the 7th ... Read More

Mohammed VI Foundation for African Ulema, a new milestone in disseminating Islam of the middle path

June 15, 2016

King Mohammed VI chaired in Morocco’s spiritual capital Fez on Tuesday the installation ceremony of the Higher Council of the recently set up Mohammed VI ... Read More