News: Morocco

We have started to collect the most important news related to Morocco in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Morocco – overview

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• December 10th 2020 – August 28th 2018
• August 27th 2018 – December 27th 2016
• December 9th 2016 – November 23rd 2015
• November 19th 2015 – May 11th 2015
• May 8th 2015 – November 14th 2014
• November 11th 2014 – January 23rd 2014
• January 19th 2014 – June 20th 2013
• April 17th 2013 – July 25th 2012
• July 8th 2012 – December 22nd 2011
• December 15th 2011 – July 26th 2011
• July 20th 2011 – March 16th 2011
• March 10th 2011 – May 27th 2010
• May 26th 2010 – August 3rd 2009
• July 28th 2009 – October 27th 2008
• October 24th 2008 – April 26th 2008
• April 25th 2008 – May 25th 2007
• May 24th 2007 – December 23rd 2006
• November 16th 2006 – January 31st 2006
• January 28th 2006 – December 16th 2005

Morocco: news

Morocco latest country to normalise ties with Israel in US-brokered deal

Thursday, December 10th 2020, 21:45
related countries: Israel, United States, Western Sahara

As part of the deal, the US agrees to recognise Morocco's claim over the disputed Western Sahara.
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Beirut explosion: Moment blast hit BBC bureau

Wednesday, August 5th 2020, 11:45
related countries: Lebanon

BBC Arabic reporter Maryem Taoumi was interviewing a member of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy from the Beirut Bureau.
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Gay men abused in Morocco after photos spread online

Monday, April 27th 2020, 15:58

The photos spread after a model told women to download gay apps to see how common homosexuality is.
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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Tuesday, October 1st 2019, 1:27

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.
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Kabareh Cheikhats: The all-male musical troupe who dress up as women

Sunday, July 14th 2019, 23:11

The Moroccan men who explore their femininity at night, paying tribute to the country’s female folk singers.
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Scandinavian hikers murder trial begins in Morocco

Thursday, May 2nd 2019, 15:27

Two dozen people go on trial accused of involvement in the killings of two tourists in Morocco.
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Morocco court upholds Hirak movement protesters' sentences

Saturday, April 6th 2019, 3:16
related places: Casablanca

A Casablanca court confirms prison sentences of up to 20 years for a group of Moroccan activists.
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Pope Francis visits Morocco

Sunday, March 31st 2019, 15:06

Highlights of the pontiff's weekend visit to the overwhelmingly Muslim country.
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Pope calls on Moroccans to fight fanaticism

Saturday, March 30th 2019, 16:59

The pontiff is visiting Morocco, which has a small Catholic community, to promote inter-faith dialogue.
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'I'm trapped in Syria with my grandchildren'

Friday, January 11th 2019, 1:17

Latifa says she travelled from her home in Morocco after her son died fighting for the Islamic State group.
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Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested

Sunday, December 30th 2018, 7:21
related countries: Spain, Switzerland

The dual Swiss-Spanish national was arrested in Marrakesh on Saturday, Moroccan authorities say.
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Morocco tourist murders: Video appears genuine - Norway police

Friday, December 21st 2018, 17:20
related countries: Norway, Syria

Men in the video say the killings in Morocco of two Scandinavian women are revenge for events in Syria.
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Two Scandinavian women tourists found dead in Morocco

Tuesday, December 18th 2018, 16:27

The bodies of two Scandinavian women are found in the Atlas mountains with cuts to their necks.
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Moroccan woman in UAE 'killed lover and cooked him'

Wednesday, November 21st 2018, 11:35
related countries: Pakistan

The Moroccan confessed to feeding his remains to Pakistani workers in the UAE in a traditional dish.
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Briton dies from rabies after cat bite in Morocco

Monday, November 12th 2018, 13:44

The individual was on holiday in Morocco, a country deemed high risk by public health officials.
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Mounir al-Motassadek: Germany releases 9/11 accomplice

Monday, October 15th 2018, 14:54

Mounir al-Motassadek is deported to Morocco after 15 years in prison for his part in 9/11.
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Saad Lamjarred: France detains Moroccan star over rape charge

Tuesday, September 18th 2018, 16:18

Prosecutors appealed against the bail set for popular singer Saad Lamjarred, who is charged with rape.
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Twelve detained in Morocco rape case

Tuesday, August 28th 2018, 20:44

A 17-year-old woman said she was held and repeatedly raped and tortured over two months.
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