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The Casa Anfa urban development project is rapidly transforming western Casablanca, turning the site of the city’s former airport into a vibrant new district that combines residential areas, business centers, and extensive green spaces. Spanning 350 hectares, this ambitious project managed by the Urban Development Agency of Anfa (AUDA), a subsidiary of Morocco’s CDG Group, […]
Morocco, a country boasting a rich history and culture, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, is now ready to offer the world an unforgettable experience for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. The Kingdom, witnessing a rapid development in infrastructure and services, is preparing to welcome millions of visitors […]
Casablanca municipality announced on Friday its new membership at the global network C40 Cities, a collective of nearly 100 cities committed to climate action. The municipality stated in a press release that Casablanca has become the 14th African and first North African city to join the network. Casablanca’s membership was approved at the C40 Steering […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will contribute €65 million to fund projects aimed at expanding the capacity and optimizing the operations of the multipurpose terminals of the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar. The financing agreement was signed by EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso and Managing director of Morocco’s port management company, Marsa […]
French football club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has set up an academy in Casablanca, Morocco, to foster further the club’s sporting ties with Moroccan youth. The academy’s inauguration is set for September 2024, said PSG in a press release. The bond between PSG and Morocco is built on a shared passion for football and Moroccan defender […]
A consortium led by UK’s Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest independent cruise port operator, has been awarded by Moroccan authorities “preferred bidder status” to operate the Casablanca new cruise terminal. Besides GPH, which owns 51% of the consortium, the selected group includes local shareholder, Steya (40%) and Spanish Ocean Infrastructures Management (9%). After becoming […]
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ismail, chaired, on Saturday at the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, a religious vigil commemorating the blessed Laylat al-Qadr. After the Isha and Taraweeh prayers, verses from the Holy Quran were recited by the child […]
King Mohammed VI laid, on Tuesday, the foundation stone for a community medical center and launched the 2nd Stage of a connected mobile medical units program in Casablanca. The two projects reflect the King’s commitment to strengthen the national healthcare system, improve medical services for citizens, consolidate community healthcare services, promote the access of populations, […]
The Moroccan police found 1.370 tonnes of cocaine in a fish distribution company in Casablanca, in one of the major catches in the country. The banned substance was found when a fish distribution company alerted the police to the existence of the white powder, the police said in a statement. The Moroccan police […]
The London-based mining company Aterian announced on Monday it discovered high grade silver in its geological reconnaissance operations conducted in its Jafra project located 35 km northeast of Marrakech. The Project is one of 15 copper, silver and base metal projects owned by Aterian, covering a total area of 762 km2 in Morocco. It lies […]