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Morocco joins global tourism boom with 8.9 million visitors in first half of 2025
Hespress
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August 11, 2025
Morocco has emerged among the world’s fastest-growing tourist destinations in the first half of 2025, joining Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Egypt, Qatar and Tunisia in an unprecedented global travel surge, according to...
Morocco Arrests in Settat 'Daesh' Supporter Suspected of Plotting Terrorist Attacks
Hespress
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August 11, 2025
Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested on Sunday, August 10 arrested an 18-year-old individual imbued with extremist ideology of the terrorist organization “Daesh” who was active in Douar El Amarna, in the province of...
CAF fines Moroccan, Zambian, and Kenyan football federations over CHAN 2024 breaches
Hespress
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August 13, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports Hespress ENWednesday 13 August 2025 - 13:03 The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) disciplinary committee has imposed sanctions on Morocco’s football federation, as well as the federations of Kenya and...
Terence Stamp Cause of Death: ‘Superman’ Star Passes Away at 87
KINY - Alaska
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August 17, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes We have sad news to report out of Hollywood today: Film legend Trenence Stamp has passed away at the age of 87. Though he racked up dozens of film and television credits over the course of his storied career, Stamp is...
Algerian media criticize Mauritania for new border crossing with Morocco
Hespress
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August 13, 2025
Algerian media La Patrie, close to the Algerian regime, criticized Mauritania over the planned opening of a new international border crossing linking the Moroccan city of Smara to the northern Mauritanian town of Bir Moghrein via the Amagala...
Undersea fiber optic cable to link Canary Islands and Morocco by 2028
Hespress
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August 13, 2025
An undersea fiber optic cable linking Morocco and the Canary Islands will begin installation in late 2025, with operations expected in 2028, Spanish media OK Diario reported. The project, which is expected to take about 42 months, will connect...
Forest fire sweeps through northern Morocco
The Peninsula
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August 13, 2025
File photo for representational purposes only. Rabat: A major mountain forest fire close to the tourist city of Chefchaouen in northern Morocco was spreading on Wednesday, according to media and witnesses who spoke to AFP. The fire has officially...
David Boreanaz Shares Betty White’s Surprising NSFW Reaction to Meeting Him
Wyoming News Now
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Betty White made a splash on the Bones set, particularly when she met stars David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel for the first time. “She showed up in the diner. They drive her in and put her — Ms. White — [they] usher her in. And she says hello to...
FKF slapped with Sh6.5m fine for security breaches during Kenya vs Morocco match
NTV Kenya
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The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has fined Football Kenya Federation (FKF) $50 000 (about Sh6.5 million) over multiple safety and security breaches that occurred during the 2024 African Nations Championship...
CAF fines Kenya, Zambia and Morocco
Daily News Tanzania
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August 13, 2025
EGYPT: THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed out disciplinary sanctions to three national football federations Kenya, Zambia and Morocco following various breaches of regulations during the on-going 2024 African Nations...
CHAN 2024: CAF charge Zambia, Kenya and Morocco FAs over imp...
Modern Ghana
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has charged the Federations of Zambia, Kenya and Morocco for their conduct at the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN). The decision comes following a Disciplinary Committee meeting over the...
Dental Tourism to Morocco on the Rise
FTN News
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August 13, 2025
Dental tourism to Morocco, on the rise, is drawing attention from both eager travelers and concerned health professionals. Once, Turkey was the go-to destination for affordable cosmetic dental work; now, Morocco has stepped into the spotlight,...
How I got my job as… founder of this Moroccon-inspired fashion label
Emirates Woman
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August 13, 2025
Fashion This week, we speak to Aisha Jabrane, Founder of JABASHI Fashion. Known for its intricate designs, the brand is known for their elegant abayas crafted to perfection. Welcome to the Emirates Woman weekly series ‘How I got my job as…’ where...
CHAN 2024: CAF charge Zambia, Kenya and Morocco FAs over impromper conduct
MyJoyOnline
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August 13, 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has charged the Federations of Zambia, Kenya and Morocco for their conduct at the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN). The decision comes following a Disciplinary Committee meeting over the...
Moroccan authorities arrest activist over blasphemous social media post
Hespress
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August 10, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENSunday 10 August 2025 - 20:18 Morocco’s national police arrested a social media activist on Sunday after she allegedly posted content deemed offensive to religious beliefs, a law enforcement source told...
Morocco’s Forsa Program Faces Criticism Over Implementation Issues
Morocco World News
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August 10, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s Forsa entrepreneurship program, launched in 2022 with a budget exceeding MAD 1.25 billion ($138.278 million), faces growing criticism over structural problems affecting young entrepreneurs. The government launched the program to...
7 Unique Aspects of Moroccan Culture That Set It Apart
Business Upturn
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August 13, 2025
Morocco feels like a mosaic made of stories, rituals, and daily habits that have shaped its identity over centuries. The country holds onto its roots while welcoming new influences, creating a pace that is both familiar and surprising. Visitors...
Marrakech and Fes souks: Discover treasures in Morocco’s historic markets
The New Zealand Herald
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August 13, 2025
His presence allowed us to put our phones away and remain fully present – because if you’re glued to your screen here, you’re missing out – and his connections led us to shops we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. And it’s here you find some of...
Moroccan press, rights groups plan nationwide protests over new Press Council law
Hespress
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August 10, 2025
Dozens of Moroccan press unions, publishers’ associations and human rights groups said Saturday they will stage nationwide protests against a new law reorganizing the country’s National Press Council. In a joint statement, the groups said the...
BeIN Sports: How to Watch English Premier League 2025/26 Football on TV in UAE, Saudi and Across MENA
Gulf Insider
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August 13, 2025
The English Premier League returns for the 2025/26 season on Friday, August 15 when Liverpool take on Bournemouth at the iconic Anfield stadium. Liverpool, the most successful club in the history of English football, will be looking to repeat the...