Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Morocco Takes Part in 4th High Level Meeting On Mali - Morocco World News









Morocco Takes Part in 4th High Level Meeting On Mali

Morocco World News

Paris- Morocco participated Tuesday in Paris at the 4th High Level Meeting on Mali, which is a follow-up to the international donor conference 'Together for a new Mali'. During this meeting, Morocco's Ambassador to France Chakib Benmoussa underlined ...









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Morocco Calls for Population Census in Tindouf Camps - Morocco World News









Morocco Calls for Population Census in Tindouf Camps

Morocco World News

... Tindouf camps and the exploitation by a neighboring state of the humanitarian tragedy of populations to serve its separatist agenda. The diplomat also expressed Morocco's deep concern over the high number of refugees and internally-displaced ...









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Morocco: Tourism Sector Generates MAD 174 Billion in 3 Years - Morocco World News









Morocco: Tourism Sector Generates MAD 174 Billion in 3 Years

Morocco World News

Rabat - Tourism sector, a real engine for Morocco's economic and social development, achieved over the past three years positive and encouraging results with an increase in tourist arrivals (+8%), in bed capacity (+30,000 beds), and in employment (+50 ...









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Swiss Company Invests € 65 Million in Moroccan Bio-agriculture - Morocco World News









Swiss Company Invests € 65 Million in Moroccan Bio-agriculture

Morocco World News

Geneva - “ElĂ©phant Vert,” leading Swiss bio-fertilizer company, gained a foothold in Morocco where it is in the process of setting up three production units in Meknes, Agadir and Berkane for an amount of 65 million euros. This project, which will ...









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Morocco with a touch of India - Times of Malta









Morocco with a touch of India

Times of Malta

The new Tagine restaurant at San Antonio Hotel and Spa, Qawra, can be described as 'Morocco with a touch of India'. A number of rooms making up the restaurant are done up in typically intimate Moorish style and serve a mouthwatering array of dishes ...









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Morocco's BMCE Bank says H1 net profit rises 51 pct - Reuters Africa









Morocco's BMCE Bank says H1 net profit rises 51 pct

Reuters Africa

RABAT, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Morocco's BMCE Bank said net profit rose 51 percent to 902 million dirhams ($103.29 million) in the first half of 2014. Consolidated net banking income rose 15.5 pct to 5.6 billion dirhams in the same period, it said on Monday.









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Morocco's riad hotels: Private palaces - KSPR









Morocco's riad hotels: Private palaces

KSPR

A number of Morocco's riads (traditional courtyard houses) have been transformed into incredible boutique hotels over the past several years, giving travelers a cultural and luxurious experience that was once off limits.









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Agadir: Twenty years a-growing in Morocco - Irish Independent








Irish Independent



Agadir: Twenty years a-growing in Morocco

Irish Independent

Yes, Morocco is a Muslim country and you see the women in bright coloured djellabas - those hooded coats which cover their full bodies - but it is not hard-line Muslim. Also, Morocco was colonised by the French, so there is that influence there too ...









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Monday, September 29, 2014

Morocco Elected Member of UNHRC Advisory Committee - Morocco World News









Morocco Elected Member of UNHRC Advisory Committee

Morocco World News

The election of Mohamed Bennani reflects the international community's recognition of the substantial contribution of Morocco to the work of the UNHRC in the codification and progressive development of the human rights international law, the ministry ...









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Morocco: British Council and World Bank to Launch Joint Social Enterprise ... - Morocco World News









Morocco: British Council and World Bank to Launch Joint Social Enterprise ...

Morocco World News

The signing of the MOU will be attended by the Director of the Maghreb Department at the World Bank, Mr. Simon Gray, the British Council Regional Director—MENA, Mr Adrian Chadwick, and the new Director of the British Council Morocco, Mr John Mitchell.









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Morocco, Spain for joint development strategy - Morocco World News









Morocco, Spain for joint development strategy

Morocco World News

Rabat – Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and Digital Economy Moulay Hafid El Alalmy met, on Monday in Rabat, with Spanish Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism JosĂ© Manuel Soria on the development of partnership the in sectors of car industry ...









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Sharp Increase of Gulf Countries investments in Morocco - Morocco World News









Sharp Increase of Gulf Countries investments in Morocco

Morocco World News

Moroccans working in the GCC sent home 9 billion dirhams and donations from the Gulf countries amounted to 6.3 billion dirhams last year, nearly two-thirds of the total funds received as donations by Morocco. Tourism receipts from the Gulf region stood ...









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Morocco Arrests Ansar of Islamic State in Maghreb Al Aqsa - Morocco World News









Morocco Arrests Ansar of Islamic State in Maghreb Al Aqsa

Morocco World News

Rabat – The investigation conducted following the dismantling of a terrorist cell, whose members were operating in Nador and Melilia to recruit Moroccan fighters willing to join the Islamic State Organization in Syria and Iraq, revealed that the cell's ...









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Morocco's BMCE Bank says H1 net profit rises 51 pct - Reuters Africa









Morocco's BMCE Bank says H1 net profit rises 51 pct

Reuters Africa

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco's BMCE Bank said net profit rose 51 percent to 902 million dirhams ($103.29 million) in the first half of 2014. Consolidated net banking income rose 15.5 pct to 5.6 billion dirhams in the same period, it said on Monday. ($1 ...









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Twenty years a-growing in Morocco - review of Agadir - Irish Independent









Twenty years a-growing in Morocco - review of Agadir

Irish Independent

Twenty years ago, I went to Morocco for the first time. I wanted to go to Italy but I couldn't afford it, so this was plan B. It was cheap and unlike the disastrous package holiday I'd been on previously, the travel agent assured me that I would find ...









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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Morocco: Day trippin' to the Western Kingdom - Chicago Phoenix








Chicago Phoenix



Morocco: Day trippin' to the Western Kingdom

Chicago Phoenix

So one minute, you're basking on a sun-kissed nude beach in the Andalusian paradise that is Costa del Sol. The next minute, you're whisked away to a wholly different continent—on an express boat across the Straits of Gibraltar from Spain. If you're ...









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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Nine ISIS suspects detained in Morocco: Officials - Daily Sabah








Daily Sabah



Nine ISIS suspects detained in Morocco: Officials

Daily Sabah

The men were captured in the Spanish administered exclave of Melilla in northern Morocco and the Moroccan city of Nador during a joint Spanish-Moroccan operation against a terrorist cell that is allegedly linked to ISIS, according to Spain's Interior ...









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11th Edition of Morocco's Tourism Conference Slated for September 29 - AllAfrica.com









11th Edition of Morocco's Tourism Conference Slated for September 29

AllAfrica.com

Minister of Tourism Lahcen Haddad noted that Vision 2020, the national plan for Tourism, aims to make the most of Morocco's touristic potential and to ensure fair and equitable distribution of tourism wealth throughout the national territory." He will ...









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Spain, Morocco arrest 9 in terror cell - The Times of Israel









Spain, Morocco arrest 9 in terror cell

The Times of Israel

A cross-border cell in the Spanish enclave of Melilla and the neighboring Moroccan city of Nador to recruit jihadis to fight for the Islamic State group has been dismantled, the two countries claimed Friday. Spain's Interior Ministry said the leader of ...









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Friday, September 26, 2014

Hotel Review: Riad Star in Marrakesh, Morocco - New York Times








New York Times



Hotel Review: Riad Star in Marrakesh, Morocco

New York Times

Riad Star, like many of the riads — small hotels in former homes with courtyard gardens — in the Marrakesh medina, the old city, conceals an opulent and tranquil retreat behind a carved plaster entry on a nondescript pedestrian alley. Before opening ...









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UNGA: Morocco Calls for Inclusive National Dialogue in Libya - Morocco World News









UNGA: Morocco Calls for Inclusive National Dialogue in Libya

Morocco World News

“Under the guidance of HM the King, Morocco will continue its efforts at the bilateral, Maghreban and international levels, including supporting the initiatives of UN Special Envoy Bernardino Leon, so that Libya could regain its place in the community ...









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Morocco: Tangiers Petroleum Pulls out of Tarfaya Block - Morocco World News









Morocco: Tangiers Petroleum Pulls out of Tarfaya Block

Morocco World News

Rabat- Australian oil exploration company Tangiers Petroleum has ceased drilling on the on the Tarfaya block, which it shared with Galp Energia. It has transferred its interest in the block back to Galp Energia. The company explained on its website via ...









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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Morocco, Japan to promote cooperation in agriculture, fisheries - Morocco World News









Morocco, Japan to promote cooperation in agriculture, fisheries

Morocco World News

During this meeting, Akhannouch highlighted the Kingdom's potential in the fields of agriculture and sea fisheries and the momentum which marks these two sectors thanks to Morocco's national strategies in agriculture (Green Morocco Plan, PMV) and in ...









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8 Reasons Morocco Should be Your Next Travel Destination - The Epoch Times








The Epoch Times



8 Reasons Morocco Should be Your Next Travel Destination

The Epoch Times

You're ready to pack your bags and take the adventure of a lifetime, but where to go, where to go? With so many destinations to choose from it can be overwhelming to select just one. But, there's one country that you can experience old and new, surf ...









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Al-Asala band represents Morocco at “Sama'a” International Festival in Cairo - Morocco World News








Morocco World News



Al-Asala band represents Morocco at “Sama'a” International Festival in Cairo

Morocco World News

Cairo – Al-Asala band for prophet praising represents Morocco at the 7th round of “Sama'a” international festival for Sufi Chanting and Spiritual music, taking place this week in Cairo. From the Atlantic to the Gulf, Sufi Chanters from all the Arab ...









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Morocco's Benkirane to Address the UN General Assembly Thursday - Morocco World News









Morocco's Benkirane to Address the UN General Assembly Thursday

Morocco World News

New York- Morocco's head of government, Abdelilah Benkirane, who is heading the Moroccan delegation at the General Debate of the 69th session of the General Assembly, is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday evening.









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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Morocco, EBRD sign in Rabat headquarters agreement - Morocco World News









Morocco, EBRD sign in Rabat headquarters agreement

Morocco World News

Rabat – The headquarters agreement between Morocco and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was signed, Wednesday in Rabat, by economy minister Mohamed Boussaid and EBRD director general Hildegard Gacek.









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Algeria-Morocco: The New Kid on the Block - Morocco World News









Algeria-Morocco: The New Kid on the Block

Morocco World News

We no longer see Polisario sympathizers using Laayoune as a starting point to go after Morocco's handling of the Sahara. Morocco has now adopted a new policy banning visits to the southern provinces for anyone whose agenda is to disturb the peace.









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A journey into the magical cuisine of Morocco - The Massachusetts Daily Collegian








The Massachusetts Daily Collegian



A journey into the magical cuisine of Morocco

The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

The first dish is called harissa, a hot chili paste found in many dishes in Morocco. Begin by soaking dried red peppers for 30 minutes. A mixture of chile de arbol, ancho chiles and guajillo chiles will provide a medium heat level. When the chiles ...









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Morocco's Old Medinas: Rainbow of Art and Design - Morocco World News








Morocco World News



Morocco's Old Medinas: Rainbow of Art and Design

Morocco World News

Within its walls, the colors and textures are transformed with every ray of sunshine, and that's why getting lost in these narrow streets will always be a new experience. The mosaics, engravings and paintings that adorn these old neighborhoods are a ...









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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Morocco's growth rate to near 2.5 % in 2014: Central bank - Morocco World News









Morocco's growth rate to near 2.5 % in 2014: Central bank

Morocco World News

Rabat - Morocco's Central Bank, Barid Al Maghrib (BAM), said the Kingdom's growth rate is expected to average 2.5 % in 2014, with a 3 % growth of non-agricultural GDP and a 2.5 % decline of the agricultural value added. The agricultural productivity ...









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French lighting specialist 'Lucibel' opens first African subsidiary in Casablanca - Morocco World News









French lighting specialist 'Lucibel' opens first African subsidiary in Casablanca

Morocco World News

The choice of Morocco as an African platform for Lucibel can be explained by positive and encouraging results, he added, noting that Morocco is a strategic platform when targeting North Africa and West Afric, thanks to the country's quality of road and ...









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Morocco Watches its Borders as Jihadists Announced Allegiance to ISIS in Algeria - Morocco World News









Morocco Watches its Borders as Jihadists Announced Allegiance to ISIS in Algeria

Morocco World News

In response to the growing terrorist threats from the Sahel region, Morocco built 70-kilometer long- fence equipped with electronic sensors to protect its territory against terrorist threats. The Algerian group “Jund al-Khilafa”, called Soldiers of the ...









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Monday, September 22, 2014

United Nations: Morocco Calls for International Solidarity to Fight ... - Morocco World News









United Nations: Morocco Calls for International Solidarity to Fight ...

Morocco World News

“The objectives to fight this phenomenon would be difficult to achieve without a local, regional and international solidarity,” Minister Delegate for the Environment, Hakima El Haite, at a session on sustainable land management, organized by Morocco ...









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Travel Photography in Morocco: How to Capture a Sense of Light, Place -- And ... - Huffington Post









Travel Photography in Morocco: How to Capture a Sense of Light, Place -- And ...

Huffington Post

We were part of a muster of youth activists meeting in Morocco, in a desert (and nearly deserted) village outside of Ouarzazate, the notable but small city on the open plateau just south of the High Atlas Mountains. To reach and later return from the ...









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Bouaida Highlights Moroccan Digital Plan at New York Economic Forum - Morocco World News









Bouaida Highlights Moroccan Digital Plan at New York Economic Forum

Morocco World News

New York - Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs, Mbarka Bouaida, said that Morocco's sectoral strategies and policies, as well as large-scale reforms like the Digital Plan “plan Maroc Numeric,” take account of the human development in order to support ...









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Studies Show Existence of Several Oil Deposits in Morocco: Official - Morocco World News









Studies Show Existence of Several Oil Deposits in Morocco: Official

Morocco World News

In reaction to media reports on oil discoveries in Morocco, Benkhadra recalled that exploration operations can last several years (between 7 and 15 years) and require long term work and research, adding that oil exploration is a high-risk operation due ...









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Snapshot of a Morocco trip - Times of Malta









Snapshot of a Morocco trip

Times of Malta

Snaps of sunburned tourists in front of exotic monuments have been a travel staple for years, long before the online selfie craze took off. But while taking a few pictures is a good way to document your trip, people with an interest in photography now ...









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Heavy rains force closure of roads in southern Morocco - Morocco World News









Heavy rains force closure of roads in southern Morocco

Morocco World News

Tata - Heavy rainfall hit Saturday and Sunday the town of Tata (southern Morocco) causing the closure of several roadways in the region including a national road and other provincial roads and rural tracks. A section of the national road No 12 (RN12 ...









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American Man Speaks Fluent Moroccan Arabic - Morocco World News









American Man Speaks Fluent Moroccan Arabic

Morocco World News

The following video shows a conversation in Moroccan Darija between a Moroccan and an American, who used to live in Morocco. Here is the English transcript of the conversation. American man: “I was in the camp and I did not do anything. I was just ...









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Can Tourism Carry the Economy Through the Difficult Years Ahead? - Morocco World News









Can Tourism Carry the Economy Through the Difficult Years Ahead?

Morocco World News

Morocco's automotive sector has now done better in exports than in phosphates, as OCP encounters a difficult world market. Indeed, export figures on the whole rose 7.4% to 101 billion dirhams. It will therefore fall to tourism to help bridge the gap in ...









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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Morocco Absent from Paris Conference on ISIS - Morocco World News









Morocco Absent from Paris Conference on ISIS

Morocco World News

Adnane Bennis is a national of Morocco, obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Science from East west University in Chicago. He also holds an associate Degree in English literature from the University of Fez. He is currently ...









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