2021 in Morocco
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Events in the year 2021 in Morocco. Rebels have declared the independence of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in the general area of Western Sahara.
Incumbents[edit]
Events[edit]
January and February[edit]
- 9 January – David Schenker, assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs, and the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat for North Africa and the Middle East, visits Western Sahara.[1]
- 15 January – U.S. President Donald Trump is awarded the Order of Muhammad.[2] Trump awards King Mohammed VI the Legion of Merit, degree of Chief Commander.[3]
- 24 January – The Polisario Front attacks Guerguerat, Western Sahara, and warns of more attacks in the future.[4]
- 8 February
- A social media campaign begins to reverse two articles of the penal code that outlaw sex outside of marriage after a victim of revenge porn is fined.[5]
- At least twenty-four people are killed when rain floods an illegal, underground factory in Tangiers.[6]
- 25 February – Morocco is one of four countries added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of places that are only partially in complaince with international efforts against financing terrorism and money laundering.[7]
March and April[edit]
- 2 March – Morocco cuts off communication with the ambassador of Germany to Morocco after the ambassador criticized the government′s position on Western Sahara.[8]
- 11 March – The government approves a bill that would legalize nonrecreational uses of marijuana.[9]
Scheduled events[edit]
- September – Probable date of the 2021 Moroccan general election.[needs update]
Sports[edit]
- 26 March–4 April — Tour du Maroc
- July – Morocco is scheduled to host the 2021 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.[10]
Deaths[edit]
January to June[edit]
- 1 January – Abderrahim Lahjouji, 79, construction executive and politician, founder of the Citizens' Forces.[11]
- 6 February – Abdelkhalek Louzani, 75, footballer (Anderlecht, K.V.V. Crossing Elewijt, Olympic Charleroi); COVID-19.[12]
- 20 March – Mohamed Ismaïl, 69, film director (Goodbye Mothers).[13]
- 5 April– Haja El Hamdaouia, 91, singer-songwriter.[14]
July to December[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "US diplomat visits Western Sahara after Morocco-Israel deal". Al Jazeera English. 9 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ Holland, Steve (15 January 2021). "Trump receives Morocco's highest award for Middle East work: official". Reuters. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "Outgoing Trump fetes Morocco king, rallies behind claim". France 24. Agence France-Presse. 16 January 2021. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Belalloufi, Amal; Agret, Philippe (24 January 2021). "W. Sahara rebels launch attack, warn Morocco of escalation". Barron's. Agence France-Presse. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ Hajjaji, Danya (8 February 2021). "Jailing of Revenge Porn Victim in Morocco Sparks Calls to Change Sex Laws". Newsweek. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "At least 24 dead in Morocco underground factory flood". Barron's. Agence France-Presse. 8 February 2021. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Ganley, Elaine (25 February 2021). "Senegal, Morocco, Caymans added to terror finance watch list". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Morocco cuts contact with German embassy – reports". Deutsche Welle. 2 March 2021. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ El Barakah, Tarik (11 March 2021). "Morocco moves toward legalizing medical marijuana". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 17 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Decisions of CAF Executive Meeting – 30 June 2020". CAFOnline.com. CAF News. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ Décès de Abderrahim Lahjouji, ex-président de la CGEM (in French)
- ^ Football marocain: Abdelkhalek Louzani succombe au covid-19 (in Italian)
- ^ Le réalisateur et scénariste Mohamed Ismaïl est décédé (in French)
- ^ Iconic Moroccan Singer Haja El Hamdaouia Dies at 91