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Agadir, Cadiz ports consider direct maritime link

Head of Cadiz port authority, Teófila Martínez, said talks are ongoing with Agadir port officials to launch a direct maritime route. The link will also be dedicated to roll-on/roll-off or trucks, Martinez told Radio Cádiz. The new route will be conducive to the region of Agadir’s agri-food exports to the European market via Cadiz, he […]

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Agadir among top three best winter sun destinations – The Telegraph

“The Telegraph” has listed Morocco’s coastal city of Agadir in the top three best winter sun destinations, among 15 great destinations for travelers amid the rising cost of living, alongside locations such as Cape Verde, Cambodia, Vietnam, and others. Agadir ranked third among 15 destinations chosen as “great spots, providing affordable seasonal escapism for keen […]

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Morocco: Drug trafficking attempts thwarted in Agadir, Tanger-Med

Authorities in Agadir have successfully intercepted this Sunday a fishing boat that was used for smuggling purposes, and seized a substantial quantity of narcotics totaling 10 metric tons and 542 kilograms of Chira, a potent form of cannabis resin. According to statements from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the General Directorate of […]

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International Halieutis Fair Kicks off in Agadir

The sixth edition of the International Halieutis Fair kicked off Wednesday in Agadir, in the presence of 32 delegations from different countries including 13 ministers from African countries. Spain is the guest of honor of this edition which is held February 1 through 5 under the theme: “Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture: levers for an inclusive […]

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Agadir first Moroccan commune to issue bond

The city of Agadir has made a successful issuance of Morocco’s first municipal bond of 1 billion dirhams to fund its development plan. The dirham-denominated bond sale targeted national and international institutional investors as the commune braces for a facelift. The European Bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) has supported Agadir’s bond with an investment […]

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US delegation visits Agadir, guest of honor of 2023 ‘Morocco Day’ in Washington DC

A senior US delegation led by Ron Busby, President/CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, visited Agadir, as part of a working trip to Morocco. The two-day visit to the Souss-Massa region (Thursday & Friday) was part of preparations for the celebration of Agadir as guest of honor of the 2023 “Morocco Day” in Washington DC. […]

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Seven African nations to play FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Morocco

Morocco will provide venues for seven African countries for the next matches of FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers as they lack professional stadiums meeting world football governing body’s standards. Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Djibouti and Mozambique host their opponents for coming fixtures. Moulay Abdellah complex in Rabat will host Guinea vs Sudan while […]

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Covid-19: Curfew extended from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.; travel to and from Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir banned

The Moroccan Government has extended the night curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. instead of 11 p.m. to 4.30 a.m. and banned travel to and from the cities of Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir, part of a series of tightened measures to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in view of the considerable increase […]

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Moroccan-U.S.‘African Lion 2021’ Exercise will take place on June 7-18

Following the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, the joint Moroccan-US exercise “African Lion 2021” will take place on June 7-18, 2021, in the regions of Agadir, Tifnit, Tan Tan, Mehbes, Tafraout, Ben Guerir and Kenitra, and will involve thousands of troops from […]

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Morocco welcomes first tourists after months-long hiatus

A group of British tourists landed Saturday in the coastal city of Agadir, becoming the first batch of international holiday makers to visit the North African country since March owing to the covid-19 pandemic. Low-cost airline Ryanair, Aujoud’hui.ma reports, landed at the city airport of Al Massira with the visitors welcomed by local tourism and […]