UN High Commission for HR

Moroccan fisheries, fresh produce exporters denounce ECJ pro-separatism ruling

Representatives of fisheries and fresh produce exporters rejected the politically biased verdict of the European Court of Justice, which invalidated the trade agreements because they covered goods from Morocco’s southern provinces, or Western Sahara. Head of the fisheries chamber Kamal Sabri denounced the verdict which puts a halt to deals that lasted for 20 years. […]

Cristiano Ronaldo-owned Hotel to Open in Marrakech

The Pestana CR7 venture, owned by Real Madrid’s star Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s top hotel chain, Pestana, announced the opening of a new hotel in Marrakesh next year. The hotel would be the fifth under the Pestana CR7 chain, Moroccan media said, adding that the Marrakech hotel is part of the brand’s plan to double […]

King Mohammed VI, Pope Francis visit Mohammed VI Imams’ Training Institute

King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis held tête-à-tête talks Saturday afternoon at the Royal Palace, before they headed to the Rabat-based Mohammed VI Institute, a training center for Imams, Murshideen and Murshidat (male and female preachers), which champions a moderate and tolerant Islam against the threat of extremism. The two leaders’ visit provided an opportunity […]