Sources: Reuters
Morocco records its highest May temperature ever in Sidi Slimane, at 45.7 C. 2022-05-20
El Al operates the first direct commercial flight between Israel and Morocco following the normalization agreement between the two countries on December 10. Senior Advisor to the U.S. President Jared Kushner and Israel's National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat are among the high-level officials on board the flight. 2020-12-22
Darfur militia leader Ali Kushayb is handed over to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where he is accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder and rape. He had surrendered in the Central African Republic. 2020-06-9
United Nations Security Council members are considering a draft resolution that would restore the UN mission in Western Sahara to full functionality. Last month, Morocco expelled 75 UN staffers. 2016-04-27
Voters in Morocco go to the polls for a parliamentary election with the Justice and Development Party claiming victory. 2011-11-25
In New York, representatives of Morocco and Western Sahara conclude UN-backed talks on resolving the conflict between the two countries without reaching an agreement that was satisfactory to both parties. 2011-06-8
Thousands of Moroccans demonstrate in Rabat demanding that King Mohammed VI give up some of his powers. 2011-02-20
Riots occur in the Moroccan city of Tangier over utility costs. 2011-02-19
Morocco arrests 96 people it accuses of inciting violence during last Monday's deadly police raid on the Gdaim Izik camp in Western Sahara. Half a dozen appear before a military court, including activist Annaama Asfari. 2010-11-13
Elton John makes his Moroccan debut at the Mawazine festival in Rabat, ignoring calls for him to be banned by Islamists who feared he would offend public morals. 2010-05-26