Morocco
Country Intelligence Summary
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Oct. 11, 2026
Top Motives and Outcomes in Morocco
Top Motives
- Revenge — 49 case(s)
- Jealousy — 45 case(s)
- Control/domination — 27 case(s)
- Money / Financial Gain — 15 case(s)
- Eliminate romantic partner — 13 case(s)
Top Outcomes
- Arrest made — 58 case(s)
- Legal case ongoing — 52 case(s)
- Homicide during marriage — 39 case(s)
- Investigation still ongoing — 28 case(s)
- Deadbody recovery — 23 case(s)
State / Province Case Counts in Morocco
15 case(s)
3 case(s)
3 case(s)
3 case(s)
2 case(s)
1 case(s)
Cases in Morocco: Motive — Control/domination
Zineb Case Involving Hassan, Morocco
Zineb, a young Moroccan woman from a conservative family, endured severe abuse and control from her strict father and later entered a complicated and abusive relationship with Hassan, a man with multiple wives and family …
State/Province: None | City/Region: | Incident Type: Non-Murder | Date: Aug. 27, 2023
View DetailsSakina Allegedly Murdered by Retired Colonel Husband, Khouribga, Morocco
Sakina, a 29-year-old woman from Ben Slimane, Morocco, married a retired police colonel after her father's death. The marriage was marked by the husband's controlling behavior, jealousy, and interference from his brother and sister-in-law. Despite …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Khouribga | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: May 23, 2022
View DetailsFatima and Nahal Murdered by Hossam and Sakina, Casablanca, Morocco
In Casablanca, Morocco, Fatima, a widow in her fifties, and her younger daughter Nahal were found murdered in their home in October 2016. Fatima's older daughter, Sakina, had conflicts with them but was cleared as …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: Casablanca | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Oct. 14, 2016
View DetailsNadia Allegedly Murdered by Youssef, Rashid, and others, Casablanca, Morocco
Nadia, a 29-year-old bank employee in Casablanca, was found dead in her apartment on November 13, 2014. The cause of death was strangulation after taking a sedative. Investigations revealed complex interpersonal conflicts involving her fiancé …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: Casablanca | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Nov. 13, 2014
View DetailsSarah Disappearance Involving Munir, Casablanca, Morocco
Sarah, a 29-year-old woman from Casablanca, Morocco, disappeared after leaving her home on a Friday evening. She worked in a nightclub and was supporting her disabled mother and younger brother. After her disappearance, her body …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: Casablanca | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Jan. 25, 2013
View DetailsSaid Allegedly Murdered by Lobna, Nawal, and others, Mohammedia, Morocco
In 2012, Said, a 36-year-old Moroccan engineer and real estate contractor, was found murdered in his home in Mohammedia. His wife Lobna, 32, originally from Kenitra, was the prime suspect after evidence and investigation revealed …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: Mohammedia | Incident Type: Murder | Date: April 4, 2012
View DetailsSafaa Case Involving Ahmed, Kenitra, Morocco
Safaa, a young woman from Kenitra, Morocco, experienced a troubled marriage with Ahmed, who initially proposed to her but later revealed multiple deceptions including false nationality, infidelity, heavy drinking, and involvement with pornography. After marriage, …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Kenitra | Incident Type: Non-Murder | Date: Jan. 1, 2009
View DetailsNadia Allegedly Murdered by Yasser, Sana'a, and others, Casablanca, Morocco
In October 2006, Nadia, a 27-year-old bank employee from Casablanca, was found murdered in an abandoned factory. She had been severely beaten with a heavy object, and her face was disfigured to prevent identification. Nadia …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Casablanca | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Oct. 14, 2006
View DetailsIbrahim and Maria Disappearance Involving Aziz, Malika, and others, Meknes, Morocco
In February 2006, lawyer Ibrahim and his wife Maria disappeared in Meknes, Morocco. Investigations revealed a dispute between Ibrahim and his neighbors, three butcher brothers who ran a kebab shop causing smoke and odor issues. …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Meknes | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Feb. 16, 2006
View DetailsZahour Allegedly Murdered by Hamid, Souira, Morocco
In Souira, Morocco, in 2005, Zahour, a woman in her forties, was found dead in an abandoned house after being reported missing by her father-in-law, Hamid. Zahour had a troubled marriage to a disabled man, …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Souira | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Jan. 1, 2005
View DetailsZahira Al-Khuraybiya and Fatima Al-Sharif Disappearance Involving Kamal and Yassin, Khurayb, Morocco
Zahira Al-Khuraybiya, married to Yassin, faced family pressure due to infertility and experienced marital conflicts. Zahira secretly engaged with Kamal, a forger involved in illegal identity changes. Zahira disappeared after staying at her family's home, …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Khurayb | Incident Type: Murder | Date: July 10, 2004
View DetailsSanae Allegedly Murdered by Ali and Malika, Casablanca, Morocco
In November 2014, Sanae, a 28-year-old woman from Casablanca, was found murdered in her home. Initial suspicions of robbery were dismissed after forensic and investigative findings. The investigation revealed a complex domestic conflict involving Sanae's …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: Casablanca | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsAmina Filali Case Involving Mustafa, Larache, Morocco
Amina Filali, a 15-year-old girl from a poor village near Larache, Morocco, was raped by an older man named Mustafa. Under Moroccan law Article 475, the rapist could avoid punishment by marrying the victim. Amina's …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Larache | Incident Type: Suicide | Date: None
View DetailsZahra Disappearance Involving Said (Mohammed), Casablanca and Salé, Morocco
Zahra, a 51-year-old Moroccan woman, disappeared after visiting her siblings in Casablanca. Her husband, Said (real name Mohammed), was investigated and found to have a forged identity and a history of scamming women. He confessed …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: Casablanca and Salé | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsHanan Case Involving Omar and Soham, Khouribga, Morocco
Hanan, a woman nearing 50, raised her siblings after their parents became absent. She married Omar in a traditional marriage but later discovered he was unfaithful, maintaining a long-term affair with her youngest sister Soham, …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Khouribga | Incident Type: Family Homicide | Date: None
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