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Palestinian PM expresses gratitude to King Mohammed VI for his sustained support of Palestinian cause

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa expressed on Monday in Ramallah his thanks and gratitude to the Kingdom of Morocco and King Mohammed VI for their “sustained efforts in favor of the Palestinian cause.” During a meeting in the Holy City with Ismail Ramli, the coordinator of programs and projects for Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency […]

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Morocco’s King represented at investiture ceremony of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda

King Mohammed VI was represented at the investiture ceremony of Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, by President of the Higher Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research, Habib El Malki. Rwandan President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday August 11 for a fourth term, following the presidential election held last July, where he won in […]

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Visa exemptions for Moroccan, Azerbaijani travelers enter into force on August 28

Visa exemptions for Moroccans and Azerbaijanians visiting either country enter into force on August 28. The announcement was made by Morocco’s Embassy in Azerbaijan which said this comes in enforcement of the agreement signed by the two countries to exempt ordinary passport holders from visa requirements. “As of this date (August 28, 2024) Azerbaijani nationals […]

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Morocco’s CIMAF builds cement plant in Burkina Faso

Moroccan cement producer CIMAF has launched works to build a plant in Burkina Faso that will be powered by solar power. The inauguration ceremony was chaired by Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore and CIMAF chief Anas Safrioui. Production will rely on locally sourced calcined clay as an alternative raw material to traditional clinker. The plant […]

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Moroccan government expects 4.6% growth in 2025

The Moroccan government is preparing the 2025 budget based on expectations of an economic growth at 4.6% and a budget deficit of 3% of GDP, as it continues to attach priority to social safety nets, investments and employment. This came in the directive of the head of the government regarding the priorities of next year’s […]

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FIFA, CAF, international media hail Morocco’s feat at men’s Olympic football tournament, congratulate them on Olympic bronze medal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Morocco on winning its first Olympic bronze medal in team sports after a dramatic 6-0 victory over Egypt on Thursday. In a post on Instagram, Infantino praised Morocco’s achievement, saying the bronze medal is a significant accomplishment. “Sincere congratulations to Morocco for the bronze medal during the Paris 2024 men’s […]

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Air Transport: Irish Aer Lingus launches new Dublin-Marrakech route

Irish airline Aer Lingus has announced the launch of a new air route connecting Dublin to Marrakech starting this October, with three flights a week. The launch of this new route is part of the “expanded program of the Irish carrier aimed at providing its customers with the opportunity to enjoy the sun during the […]

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The performance of the Olympic Team confirms the privileged, outstanding place Moroccan football holds at continent & international scales, says the King

King Mohammed VI has pointed out in a message of congratulations to the Olympic team which made history by winning the Bronze Medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris that this performance confirms the privileged and outstanding place Moroccan football now holds at the continental and international scales. “We can only, with this Olympic […]

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Morocco’s Football Olympic Team make history with stunning victory over Egypt, win bronze medal

Morocco won their first-ever medal at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament with a stunning victory over Egypt. The Atlas Lions thrashed Egypt 6-0 on Thursday to finish third at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024. The Moroccans won the bronze medal. Their third-place at the Paris Olympics is an important achievement, after finishing fourth […]

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Spain’s Checkin Hotels group expands in Morocco with two new establishments

Spanish Checkin Hotels group has announced the opening of two new tourist establishments in Morocco, reinforcing its presence in the kingdom as part of its strategic expansion, the group said in a statement released on Wednesday. The first, DWO Marrakech Ennakhil, is a luxurious 5-star hotel situated in the vibrant city of Marrakech. The hotel […]