Morocco News

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Italian luxury brand Ermenegildo Zegna is all set to expand themselves in the African market with their store in Lagos, Nigeria. They currently retails from Egypt and Morocco.

The General Assembly of the International Islamic Relief Organization-Saudi Arabia (IIROSA) will hold its eighth meeting under the chairmanship of Abdullah A. Al-Turki on Thursday. The meeting, to be held at Crowne Plaza Hotel, will be attended by 140 members from the Kingdom and abroad.Acting IIROSA Secretary-General Ehsan …

Sahrawi activists march in disputed Moroccan territory's main city in region's biggest demonstration in decades.

Abu Dhabi, May 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco have held talks over a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to boost existing relations between them.

RABAT, April 29 (Reuters) - Western Saharan demonstratorsclashed with Moroccan police on Monday after the U.N. SecurityCouncil renewed a peacekeeping resolution that they said did notadequately address human rights abuses. Dozens of protesters and police have been injured since theprotests started in Laayoune, the biggest …

The Philippine Embassy is participating in the 5th Riyadh Travel Fair 2013, which opened last Tuesday and ends today, at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Kingdom Center.“This is the Philippines’ first-ever participation in the Riyadh Travel Fair and we are delighted to tap the huge Saudi tourism market by showcasing the Philippines' …

United Nations—The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to keep a U.N. peacekeeping force in Western Sahara for another year, but without a mandate to monitor human rights in the disputed territory that the United States had sought.The US abandoned the monitoring proposal after strong opposition from Morocco, …

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) South Africa has emerged as the new popular destination for Indian leisure travellers on a budget, followed by Egypt and Morocco, according to a survey by an international travel site.

Madrid—Police have arrested two suspected members of Al-Qaeda’s North African branch in Spain, one of whom Spanish authorities alleged praised the Boston Marathon bombings, but neither of whom was known to possess any explosives nor be planning any attack.Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Diaz asserted to reporters Tuesday …

* Diplomats say U.S. rights observer demands dropped * Could pave way for longer U.N. Western Sahara mandate * Polisario warns of risk of conflict following vote (Adds U.N. diplomat, Moroccan official) By John Irish and Michelle Nichols PARIS, April 23 (Reuters) - The United States has droppeddemands for human rights observers …

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Are you a kebab freak and do you love exploring kebabs from different regions? Then Zerzura is the place for you, offering authentic juicy kebabs from the Middle-East and Morocco on your plate.

For more than a year Yassamane and Eric have been waiting to adopt a child in Morocco. But a decision to tighten the adoption law has thrown the whole process into doubt, leaving dozens of hopeful foreign couples in limbo.

* U.S. circulates resolution to allow human rights observers * Diplomats indicate Paris may not block U.N. resolution * France traditionally backs former colony Morocco By John Irish PARIS, April 19 (Reuters) - France signalled on Friday itwould push to modify a U.S. proposal to the United Nations toallow U.N. peacekeepers …

* UN chief recommends ongoing human rights monitoring * Security Council to extend U.N. mission mandate soon * France says negotiations on draft still ongoing * Morocco cancels joint military exercise with U.S. (Adds French Foreign Ministry, French U.N. envoy) By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, April 18 (Reuters) - France, …

Rabat, April 17 (IANS) Morocco has turned down a proposal to expand the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), Foreign Minister Saad Dine El Otmani said.

Tunis, April 17 (IANS) Tunisia's U-17 team defeated Gabon 4-2 in Round 2 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tournament in Morocco.

Casablanca, April 17 (IANS) Morocco beat Botswana 3-0 in their second Group A match here at the ongoing CAF Under-17 Championship.

Marrakesh (Morocco), April 15 (IANS) Nigeria defeated Ghana 6-1 here in their opening group B match at the ongoing 10th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Under-17 championship.

Casablanca (Morocco), April 15 (IANS) Tommy Robredo of Spain beat Kevin Anderson of South Africa 7-6 (8-6), 4-6 and 6-3 to win the Grand Prix Hassan II tennis tournament here.

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Abu Dhabi, April 11 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco have held discussions over bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen it.

Morocco's parliament speaker accused Israel on Tuesday of arrogance for having barred two Moroccan MPs in an EU-led parliamentary team from entering the West Bank to meet Palestinian officials.

Israeli authorities on Monday barred two Moroccan MPs accompanying EU parliamentarians from crossing into the West Bank to meet Palestinian officials, one of the lawmakers said.