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Morocco’s tourism revenue at record $1.75 bln in August

Morocco’s tourist receipt grew 20% in August to a record 17 billion dirhams or $1.75 billion, underscoring a strong recovery of the sector, the tourism ministry said. In the first eight months this year, travel receipts increased 7% to 76 billion dirhams ($7.8 bln), it said in a statement. “These results confirm the unprecedented momentum […]

Royal Pardon to Some Al Hoceima Protesters, PJD Youths Condoning Terrorism

King Mohammed VI has granted Royal Pardon to 1,178 inmates on the occasion of Throne Day, celebrating the Monarch’s enthronement, it was officially announced on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Justice, the list of the 1,178 pardoned inmates includes some of the protesters who were arrested on the sidelines of […]

Washington Hails Morocco’s Strategy to Combat Religious Extremism

Morocco, a major U.S. ally in North Africa, has a comprehensive strategy to counter violent extremism (CVE). This strategy focuses on economic and human development in addition to oversight of the religious sphere and messaging, says U.S. State Department in its annual report on terrorism. The North African Kingdom has accelerated its creation of education […]