Arrest in Tangier of individual for cocaine possession, seizure of large amounts of money

Members of the Tangier judicial police successfully seized, this Friday morning, five kilograms of cocaine and large sums of money linked to illegal drug trafficking. According to a security source, the investigation into this case led to the arrest of an individual involved in drug trafficking. He was found in possession of five kilograms of […]

Morocco’s economy grows 2.9% in 2024 first quarter despite drought

Morocco’s economic growth stood at 2.9% in the first three months this year, despite drought that undermined agricultural production. Led by domestic demand, non-agricultural growth was at 4% the same period thanks to the industrial sector and services, the high commissioner for planning said in a report. Rainfall was 42% lower compared to last year […]

Covid-19: EU lists Morocco as safe country for travel

The EU deemed Morocco a safe country to fly to in view of its efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Morocco maintained its status following a regular two-week review of the list from which the US, Serbia and Montenegro were chalked off earlier this month. Algeria was the latest country the EU scrapped from the […]