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 — Eliminate romantic partner
Mohsen and Hanan Allegedly Murdered by Hanan's ex-husband and Hanan's ex-husband's accomplice, Taza, Morocco
Mohsen, the only brother in a family from Taza, Morocco, was allegedly murdered by his sister Hanan's ex-husband following a history of domestic abuse and threats against Hanan. Hanan had endured years of abuse, including …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Taza | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Sept. 3, 2024
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 DetailsDoaa Disappearance Involving Issam, Sofiane, and others, Marrakech, Morocco
In Marrakech in 2012, two close friends and neighbors, Maryam and Doaa, disappeared after attending morning classes at their high school. Doaa's body was found in a public garden, showing signs of assault and torture, …
State/Province: Marrakech-Safi, Morocco | City/Region: Marrakech | Incident Type: Murder | Date: March 2, 2012
View DetailsSaida, Saad, and others Murdered by Jamal, Casablanca, Morocco
In Casablanca in 2006, two bodies were found in a women's hair salon: Saad, a young man and son of Saida, the salon owner, and Al-Mu'ti, an elderly man identified as Saad's grandfather. Saida's daughter …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: Casablanca | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Jan. 2, 2006
View DetailsHind Allegedly Murdered by Samir, Ba Mohammed, and others, Village near new city, Morocco
In 2017, Hind, a young woman from a conservative family, was found dead near a village close to a new city in Morocco. She had been assaulted and beaten severely. Hind had a troubled past …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Village near new city | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsNaima Sidi Allegedly Murdered by Bashir, Marrakech, Morocco
Naima Sidi, a divorced mother of two, met and married Bashir, a younger man working abroad. Despite initial acceptance, family opposition and domestic violence marked their marriage. After repeated abuse and threats, Naima sought divorce. …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Marrakech | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsVictim and Assaulted woman Allegedly Murdered by Victim's sister and Assaulted woman's ex-husband, Marrakech, Morocco
In Marrakech in 2009, a man aged approximately 46-48 was found murdered near his home, struck on the back of the head with a large knife. A woman's yellow scarf was found in the victim's …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Marrakech | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsYounes and Fatima Disappearance Involving Haj Mohamed, Agadir, Morocco
Younes, a 22-year-old man, disappeared mysteriously in 2008-2009 after working for Haj Mohamed. His mother Fatima reported his disappearance after a month and a half. Haj Mohamed initially claimed Younes left for a better job. …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Agadir | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsFawziya Murdered by Hamid and Abdel Latif, New City, Morocco
In 2006, Fawziya, a Moroccan woman in her forties, was found dead in her home with signs of poisoning. After her husband's death, she began working as a 'sheikha' (female traditional singer/dancer), which caused disputes …
State/Province: None | City/Region: New City | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsMina Disappearance Involving Souad, Samir, and others, Fez, Morocco
In Fez, Morocco, in 2010, Mina, a 25-year-old woman, disappeared after leaving her home to visit her friend Souad. Mina's body was later found wrapped in a blanket in the back of a vehicle belonging …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Fez | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsAl-Hajj Al-Arabi Disappearance Involving Mehdi and Malika, Settat, Morocco
In 2014 in Settat, Morocco, Al-Hajj Al-Arabi, a farmer with two wives, disappeared and was later found dead with stab wounds. He had married a second wife with the first wife's consent under conditions of …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Settat | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsNajwa and Khadija Murdered by Nabil and Yahya, Tangier, Morocco
In 2012, the body of Najwa, a 30-year-old divorced woman from Tangier, was found mutilated in a forest barrel. Investigations revealed she had been strangled and sexually assaulted. Najwa had separated from her husband and …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tangier | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
View DetailsAsmaa, Halima, and others Disappearance Involving Hisham, Casablanca, Morocco
In Casablanca, Morocco, in 2012, Asmaa, a married woman who had quit her job to live with her husband Anwar, disappeared after taking a large sum of money and gold from their home. Her decomposed …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Casablanca | Incident Type: Murder | Date: None
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