Africa Morocco Although it is not recognized in the country for religious, social and health reasons, the art of tattooing is becoming increasingly popular, with tattoo studios having opened in major cities such as Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech
Africa Morocco A new archaeological discovery in Kach Kouch, dated 4.000 years ago, challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle East around 800 BC
Africa Morocco King Mohammed VI urged Moroccans "to refrain from performing the rite of sacrifice" during this year's Eid al-Adha, due to prolonged drought that decimated livestock and increased the price of meat
Africa Morocco With the aim of strengthening national sovereignty in the aviation sector, the country announced the creation of an accredited and competitive centre for aircraft maintenance and repair, particularly those belonging to the Royal Moroccan Air Force
Africa Morocco A major earthquake monitoring enhancement project is almost complete; it was launched in March 2024 in cooperation with Japan, UNESCO and the National Centre for Scientific and Technical Research