Two young Moroccans living in France were stopped at Marrakech-Menara airport during a routine search of departing passengers in August 2025. About 30 kg of cannabis resin was found hidden in their suitcases.
They were handed to airport police, who drew up a report, and were then transferred to the judicial police and placed in custody for a preliminary inquiry. The inquiry aims to establish the drug's source, how it was smuggled and any earlier trafficking links.
No charges or verdict are reported, and the two are not named.
Why it matters: They were stopped on departure, not arrival, so travellers leaving Morocco can be searched too. The report gives no charges yet.
Source: Bladi.net, 2025-08-12 (translated from French). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.