Morocco Receives Record 13 Million Tourists in 2019

Morocco closed 2019 with a record number of 13 million tourists visiting the country, that is a 5.2% rise compared with 2018, the tourism ministry said.   Tourism revenues rose to 78.6 billion dirhams in 2019, from 73.15 billion dirhams in 2018, making the sector one of the main sources of hard currency for Morocco. […]

Morocco to sell 8% of the capital of Maroc telecom

The Moroccan government notified on Friday the largest telecom operator in the country, Maroc Telecom, that it will sell 8% of the capital of the country. The sale will reduce the share of the Moroccan state in the company to 22%, with the majority of stakes up to now owned by the UAE’s Etissalat. “Maroc […]

Tunisians Divided Over Women‘s Inheritance Rights

Tunisians of all walks of life are divided over the issue of gender equality in inheritance rights. A controversial reform of the inheritance law unveiled in this regard by President Beji Caid Essebsi and backed by the mufti of Tunisia has sparked fierce and endless debates between conservatives and liberals. Islamic (sharia) law generally gives […]