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Morocco trade deficit shrinks 7% on tourism and lower imports

RABAT, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Morocco's annual trade deficit contracted by 7.3% to 286 billion dirhams ($28.6 billion) in 2023, helped by a drop in energy imports and higher tourism…

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Britain backs undersea cable to tap Moroccan renewable power

LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Britain has designated a plan to build a subsea cable carrying renewable energy from Morocco as a project of "national significance", which could help smooth…

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UPDATED: Moroccan quake survivors struggle even as response appears to scale up

Some quake survivors spent fifth night in the open More troops, relief workers in quake zone King Mohammed made first TV appearance since quake Latest toll: 2,901 dead, 5,530 injured…

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Morocco’s mud brick housing makes hunt for earthquake survivors harder

Rescuers digging through the rubble after Morocco's deadly earthquake warned on Monday that the traditional mud brick, stone and rough wood housing ubiquitous in the High Atlas mountains reduced the…

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Morocco survivors seek aid as earthquake toll passes 2,100

Death toll edges higher to 2,122 Biden expresses sadness at loss of life Residents describe digging the dead from rubble Next 24 to 48 hours seen critical to saving lives…

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UPDATE : Rescuers hunt for survivors of Morocco quake with over 2,000 dead

Many still under the rubble, says resident of quake zone Fallen rocks partially block some roads Next 24 to 48 hours seen critical to saving lives King calls for prayers…

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UPDATED: Morocco earthquake kills over 1,000 people, rescuers dig for survivors

By Ahmed Eljechtimi Most dead are in hard-to reach mountain areas, official says Marrakech residents report damage in historic old city People flee houses in Casablanca, Rabat, elsewhere AMIZMIZ, Morocco,…

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How are earthquakes measured?

Earthquakes are recorded by a seismographic network. Each seismic station in the network measures the movement of the ground at that site. The slip of one block of rock over…

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UPDATED: World leaders offer condolences after Moroccan earthquake

Following are reactions from foreign governments to the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday, killing hundreds and destroying buildings in the deadliest tremor to hit…

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Tourists on jet skis shot dead off coast of Algeria

The Algerian coastguard have reportedly shot dead two tourists holidaying in Morocco who strayed into Algerian waters on their jet skis. They were among four French-Moroccan dual nationals who had…

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Morocco breaks heat record

France 24 - Rabat (AFP) – Temperatures in Morocco have for the first time on record topped 50 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit), the North African country's meteorological service said Sunday…

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At least six migrants dead after boat sinks off Morocco

TUNIS, July 22 (Reuters) - At least six migrants died after their boat sank off Morocco, the MAP state news agency said on Friday on its Facebook page. It added that the…

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EU wants ‘continuity’ of fisheries partnership with Morocco

RABAT, (Reuters) - The European Union said it wants to ensure the continuity and sustainability of its fisheries partnership with Morocco. This came in a joint statement with Morocco sent…

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Amnesty accuses Spain and Morocco of cover-up over Melilla enclave migrant deaths

By Joan Faus BARCELONA, June 23 (Reuters) - Amnesty International on Friday accused Spain and Morocco of a cover-up for failing to properly investigate events at the border of the…

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Informal labour accounts for two-thirds of Morocco jobs

By Ahmed Eljechtimi RABAT, (Reuters) - Two thirds of Moroccan jobs are now in the grey economy, statistics agency said, giving its first public assessment of a trend that the…

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SKF to build plant in Morocco for magnetic bearings

STOCKHOLM, May 22 (Reuters) - Sweden's SKF is investing 50 million crowns ($4.9 million) in a magnetic bearings factory in Tangier in Morocco, the company said on Monday. "The new…

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Morocco to spend $580 mln to attract more tourists

RABAT, March 17 (Reuters) - Morocco plans to spend 6.1 billion dirhams ($580 mln) up to 2026 to develop its tourism sector in order to attract more visitors and bring…

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Morocco says removal from financial watchlist will help ratings

RABAT (Reuters) - The Financial Action Task Force's decision this week to remove Morocco from its "grey list" of countries under special scrutiny will help Rabat's position in talks with…

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Morocco’s inflation jumps 8.9% in January as food prices soar

RABAT, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Morocco's consumer price index rose by 8.9% year-on-year in January, driven mainly by a surge in food prices, the high commission for planning said on…

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Morocco’s trade deficit widens 56.5% in 2022

RABAT, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Morocco's trade deficit widened 56.5% to 311 billion dirhams ($ 30.6 billion) in 2022, boosted mainly by higher energy costs, data from the foreign exchange…

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Spain, Morocco forge economic ties as Western Sahara policy reversal eases tensions

Spain, Morocco hold first summit in eight years Relations long strained by illegal migration issue Expected to sign up to 20 accords on trade, investment By Belén Carreño and Ahmed…

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Morocco sends T-72B main battle tanks to Ukraine

Morocco has reportedly sent around 20 T-72B main battle tanks to Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s armed forces. In its latest update, the military said: A week ago, Morocco sent 20…

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Russia ramps up diesel supplies to Turkey and Morocco ahead EU embargo

This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine MOSCOW, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Russia has ramped up diesel supplies to Turkey…

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Morocco’s economy to grow 3.3% in 2023 – statistics agency

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco's economic growth is expected to recover to 3.3% in 2023 after 1.3% in 2022, driven by domestic demand, the statistics agency HCP said. The forecast assumes…

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Morocco complains of European Parliament ‘harassment’ after graft probe

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco's ties with the European Union must be protected against harassment at the European parliament, foreign minister Nasser Bourita said this week, following a European probe into…

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Morocco to ban arrivals from China over COVID surge

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco will impose a ban on people arriving from China, whatever their nationality, from Jan. 3 to avert any new wave of coronavirus infections, the foreign ministry…

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Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup 2022

DOHA (Reuters) - Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Runners-up…

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France to end visa restrictions with Morocco

PARIS (Reuters) - France will end visa restrictions for Moroccan nationals, the foreign minister said on Friday, in a sign of warmer relations between the two countries after more than…

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France into final with 2-0 win as Morocco go down fighting

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) - France set up a heavyweight World Cup final against Argentina after an early goal by Theo Hernandez and a late one from Randal Kolo Muani…

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Morocco beat Portugal to go through to World Cup semi-final

DOHA (Reuters) - Mococco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African…

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Ronaldo stays on the bench for Portugal

DOHA (Reuters) - Portugal again left captain Cristiano Ronaldo out of their starting line-up, keeping hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos in the team for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Morocco. Portugal’s…

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Morocco knock Spain out of World Cup on penalties

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) - Morocco dumped Spain out of the World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout on Tuesday with Spanish-born Achraf Hakimi scoring the decisive spot-kick after Spain…

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Morocco cruise into knockout stage with 2-1 win over Canada

DOHA (Reuters) - An impassioned Moroccan team clinched a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time since 1986 by defeating the already-eliminated Canadians 2-1…

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Photo Story – Violence erupts in Brussels after Morocco’s victory

General view after clashes between fans of Morocco and riot police in the streets of Brussels, Belgium, 27 November 2022, after the FIFA World Cup 2022 group F soccer match…

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Morocco strike late to earn shock win over Belgium

DOHA (Reuters) - Abdelhamid Sabiri scored from an audaciously tight angle and fellow substitute Zakaria Aboukhlal added a second in stoppage time as Morocco pulled off a shock 2-0 win…

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Stuttering Croatia held by Morocco in goalless stalemate

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) - Croatia's World Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start with a 0-0 draw against a battling Morocco on Wednesday as the 2018 runners-up lacked…

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Moroccan banks, big firms to brace for higher taxes starting 2023

RABAT, (Reuters) - Morocco has drafted a budget for 2023 that plans higher taxes on banks and big firms as the government seeks additional revenue to cut its fiscal deficit…

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Morocco issues first permits for cannabis production

RABAT, Oct 5 (Reuters) - A Moroccan state agency has issued the first 10 permits for the use of cannabis in industry and medicine and for export, it said, the…

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EU, Morocco renew migration deal after Spanish border deaths

The European Commission vowed to step up its work with Morocco to fight human smugglers who are using “new, extremely violent methods” — a move that comes two weeks after…

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18 migrants die in storming of Spanish border in Morocco

MADRID — Morocco said 18 migrants died trying to cross into Spain's North African enclave of Melilla on Friday, after a violent two-hour skirmish between migrants and border officers that…

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Morocco to raise minimum wage for public, private sectors

RABAT (Reuters) - The Moroccan government announced on Saturday a raise in the minimum wage of public and private sector workers, the prime minister’s office said in a statement. The minimum monthly…

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Tension flares up between Algeria and Morocco

Algeria condemned what it called an attack by Morocco against a convoy of trucks in the border area between Mauritania and the disputed territory of Western Sahara, saying it…

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Spanish PM to visit Morocco on Thursday as ties improve

The Moroccan royal palace said that King Mohammed VI will meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday in Rabat, as the two countries seek to patch up a diplomatic…

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EU targets 8.4 bln euros in Morocco investments over next 7 years

RABAT, (Reuters) - The EU has revised upwards its investments in Morocco over the next seven years to 8.4 billion euros ($9.2 billion) to support job creation, sustainable agriculture and renewable energy,…

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‘Catastrophic’ Moroccan drought to boost import, subsidy costs

The worst drought in decades has left Moroccan farmers facing what one industry official dubbed a "catastrophic year" that will force the government to hike grain imports and subsidies. Rainfall…

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Morocco to spend $1 bln to mitigate drought impact- palace

RABAT, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Morocco will spend 10 billion dirhams ($ 1.07 bln) on a national plan to mitigate the impact of drought on farmers and the economy, the royal palace…

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EU to invest 1.6 bln euros in Morocco over next five years

RABAT, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The European Union will invest 1.6 billion euros in support of Morocco's energy and digital transition efforts, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…

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Morocco prepares to bury ‘little Rayan’

Morocco prepared Monday to bury "little Rayan", the five-year-old boy who died trapped in a well despite a days-long rescue operation that gripped the world. The child's fate drew global…

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Pope praises Moroccans for showing unity over boy trapped in well

VATICAN CITY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday praised the people of Morocco for coming together to try to rescue a small boy trapped in a well and…

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Heartbreak and shock in Morocco after death of boy in well

Morocco was in shock Sunday after emergency crews found a five-year-old boy dead at the bottom of a well in a tragic end to a painstaking five-day rescue operation that…

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Update – Moroccan boy trapped in well dies before rescue

RABAT, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A small boy trapped in a well in northern Moroccan for five days died before rescuers were able to reach him late on Saturday and…

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Morocco gripped by rescue operation of five-year-old stuck in a well

Rescuers in Morocco raced against the clock on Friday to save a young boy trapped in a deep well for almost three days, in an operation that has gripped the…

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Morocco to end two-month flight ban on February 7

Morocco will reopen its airspace for international flights starting Feb. 7, the state news agency (MAP) reported. Morocco banned all inbound international passenger flights in November due to concerns over…

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Morocco extends flight ban because of coronavirus

Morocco has extended the suspension of commercial flights to and from the North African country until January 31. The decision comes almost a month after the Interministerial Covid Monitoring Committee…

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Morocco and Israel sign defence MOU in Rabat, Israeli spokesperson says

Morocco and Israel signed a defence memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Rabat on Wednesday, opening the way for possible military sales and cooperation after the countries upgraded diplomatic ties last…

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Morocco plans additional airport COVID testing amid Europe surge

Morocco will conduct rapid COVID-19 tests to passengers arriving in its airports and ports, and will deny access to any visitor with a positive result, the government said. The measure,…

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Morocco to focus on wind energy in sustainable energy drive

Morocco will mobilize global investment of around 14.5 billion dirhams ($1.6 bln) in a wind energy programme, its foreign ministry said in a tweet on Tuesday. The integrated wind energy program will be fully commissioned…

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