A pack of killer whales attacked a 50-foot yacht carrying two people off Moroccan waters on Sunday. Quoting Spain's rescue agency, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday that the pair reported the attack around 9:00 AM near the Strait of Gibraltar. The two people were aboard a yacht named Alboran Cognac when they felt blows to the hull. The killer whales caused damage to the vessel's rudder, which led to water ingress. After reporting the attack, the pair was instructed to put on life
The US Consulate General has invited Moroccan businesses to participate in the SelectUSA Summit to learn about investing in the USA. They are promising assistance throughout the process.
Sent by Alaouite Sultan Mohammed IV to the Court of Napoleon III, Driss Al Amraoui, son of a scholar, left a tale of his wonder for printing machines, new technologies and the situation of women in France.
Morocco has been named «Africa's Best Golf Tourism Destination of the Year» at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) European Convention currently taking place in Malaga, according to a press release issued by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) on Tuesday. The recognition was announced on the sidelines of the 2024 IAGTO edition. 660 golf tour operators voted based on Q1 2024 performance and customer satisfaction. «This recognition rewards the
The Nigerian Air Force is keen to benefit from the expertise of its Moroccan counterpart. Field Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar conveyed this message during a meeting with the military attaché of the Moroccan embassy in Abuja, Colonel Mohammed Abounasr. «The NAF continues to benefit from the magnanimity of the Moroccan Armed Forces through training of pilots and aircraft maintenance. Look forward to enhancing our relationship for our shared benefit», wrote Marshal Abubakar on
The Ibn Nafis International Hospital, a new 100-bed facility specializing in cancer care, has officially opened its doors in Marrakech. Owned by the Akdital Group, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of oncology services, including hematology, tailored treatments, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, brachytherapy, bone marrow transplants, and specialized cancer surgery. It also provides nuclear medicine, senology, endoscopy, and biology services, employing a staff of 194, with 155 healthcare
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Spanish tourists visiting Morocco to avoid areas bordering Algeria. «In these areas, the proximity to the Algerian border can be problematic as it can be crossed unintentionally», explains José Manuel Albares' department in a notice published on Tuesday, May 14. For the record, in August, the Algerian army killed two young Moroccans and wounded another while they were riding jet skis at sea near the maritime border with
A military court in Puntland, Somalia, has released a group of Moroccan nationals who were previously sentenced to death for joining the Islamic State (ISIS). Quoted by Somali media, the chairman of the military court, Abdifatah Haji Adnan, said the group of convicts included foreign nationals from Morocco and Ethiopia. All had surrendered to Puntland authorities after escaping from ISIS in Somalia. The court released the six men to the Somali Ministry of Justice's Department of
The Moroccan government faces limitations in addressing «harmful social media content» that appears daily online, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi admitted during a session in the House of Representatives on Monday.
The Amazigh World Assembly is again calling attention to the conflict between Tuareg and the Malian army. They criticize the role of both Bamako and Algiers in the ongoing violence in Azawad.