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Mauritania: Gay couple arrested in Nouakchott after marriage

Police in Mauritanian capital Nouakchott has detained a gay couple after their union sparked an outcry in the North African country, which criminalizes homosexuality. The defendants are set to appear before a court, Moroccan news outlet le360.ma reports. The Mauritanian penal code condemns homosexuality and convicts can face death penalty by stoning. Police has detained […]

Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity to contribute to facilitating trips of Moroccan Diaspora

King Mohammed VI has instructed the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity to put at the disposal of the members of the Moroccan community residing abroad, a special support system on board the ships operating the crossing back home, the Royal Office said in a statement this Sunday. The special support system is meant to ensure […]

Morocco’s Tourism Feels Repercussions of Nice Attack

Morocco’s main tourist cities of Marrakech and Agadir saw French tourists’ reservation drop significantly in the aftermath of the Nice terrorist attack which left 84 dead on July 14. According to figures released by the French Travel Agencies’ Union, reservations by French tourists fell by 38% in Marrakech and Agadir since the attack took place, […]