Morocco seizes 7 tons of cannabis in Casablanca

Moroccan authorities seized 7 tons of cannabis resin, locally known as Shira, in Casablanca, the central bureau for judicial investigations (BCIJ) said. The banned substance was concealed in a truck and two cars the BCIJ said, noting that the seizure is part of efforts to fight organized crime and international drug trafficking. BCIJ said that […]

Egypt marks 5th anniversary of 2011 revolution, Sisi justifies 2013 military coup

Egyptian authorities have tightened security measures throughout the country as Egyptians are commemorating this Monday the fifth anniversary of the 2011 uprising which toppled former long-time ruler Hosni Muburak. In the build-up to the fifth anniversary, the government raised the security level and arrested a number of activists after the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and critics […]

Morocco standardizes tourist accommodation with universal star rating system

Morocco has launched a comprehensive star rating system that will standardize quality assessments across all tourist accommodations, marking the first time hotels, riads, guest houses, and other lodging types fall under a single internationally recognized classification framework. The Ministry of Tourism published five new official orders updating the 2015 tourism lodging law, aimed at enhancing […]