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 — Revenge
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 DetailsZineb 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 DetailsLouisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland Allegedly Murdered by Abdelsamad Ouid, Rashid Afati, and others, Imlil, Morocco
On December 10, 2018, two young European women, Louisa Vesterager Jespersen (24) from Denmark and Maren Ueland (28) from Norway, were brutally murdered in the Atlas Mountains near Imlil, Morocco. The victims, both experienced mountaineers …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Imlil | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Dec. 10, 2018
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 DetailsHalima Allegedly Murdered by Ayoub, Ibtisam, and others, El Jadida, Morocco
Halima, a 27-year-old woman living in El Jadida, Morocco, was found murdered in her home in 2015. She was stabbed, beaten, and sexually assaulted after death. The investigation revealed involvement of her friend Ibtisam and …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: El Jadida | Incident Type: Murder | Date: April 15, 2015
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 DetailsSara Murdered by Yassin and Khadija, Bouskoura, Morocco
Sara, an engineer living in Casablanca, was found murdered in her home in Bouskoura. She was strangled with a scarf and had a non-fatal stab wound. The investigation revealed involvement of her ex-fiancé Yassin and …
State/Province: Casablanca-Settat, Morocco | City/Region: Bouskoura | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Jan. 1, 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 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 DetailsFatima Injured in Alleged Murder Attempt by Female Serial Killer and Male Accomplice, Sidi Kacem, Morocco
In Sidi Kacem, Kenitra province, Morocco, a female serial killer and her accomplice targeted migrant female teachers living alone. The killer, an older woman pretending to be an abused wife, gained victims' trust before fatally …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Sidi Kacem | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Oct. 13, 2010
View DetailsJalila, Jawad, and others Allegedly Murdered by Sharifa, Sharifa's son, and others, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
The source presents two Moroccan homicide cases. In the primary 2009 Marrakech case, 33-year-old Jalila was found beaten, bound, and fatally stabbed beside a road after her body was transported in a car. Investigators identified …
State/Province: Marrakech-Safi, Morocco | City/Region: Marrakech | Incident Type: Murder | Date: June 4, 2009
View DetailsSalma and Hassan's friend Allegedly Murdered by Hassan and Hassan's friend, Safi, Morocco
In 2008 in Safi, Morocco, Hassan, a sailor, was in a romantic relationship with Salma, his neighbor. Salma desired a wealthy lifestyle and secretly married a British man, later divorcing and returning to Morocco with …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Safi | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Oct. 14, 2008
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
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