In a speech marking 13 years on the throne King Mohammad VI vowed to press ahead with reforms, including strengthening the independence of the judiciary and battling corruption. 518
Tens of thousands of Moroccans took to the streets in the largest opposition protest since the Islamist-led government took office, protesting unemployment and other social woes. 561
Communication Minister Mustapha El-Khalfi introduced new media regulations which will come into force from 1 May. Amon others its bans public television from screening gambling advertisements and dema 52
In a rare development Prime Minister of Morocco Abdelilah Benkirane criticized courtiers around King Mohammad over reforms. Addressing a meeting of the ruling PJD party, he observed: "In this country, 187