Economy
Royal Jordanian Airlines is set to introduce direct flights between Amman and Casablanca starting mid-October, marking a significant milestone in strengthening ties between Jordan and Morocco. The new route was announced by Jordanian Ambassador to Morocco, Jumana Ghunaimat, who highlighted its importance......
The Casablanca Stock Exchange recorded a positive performance for the week of July 28 to August 1, 2025. The MASI, the market’s main index, rose by 0.85% to close at 19,570.63 points. The MASI 20, which reflects the performance of the 20 most liquid stocks, gained 0.92% to 1,609.11 points. Meanwhile,......
Moroccans have spent over MAD 15.5 billion ($1.69 billion) on international travel during the first six months of 2025, according to data released by the Moroccan Exchange Office. This figure marks an 8.2% increase compared to the MAD 14.33 billion ($1.56 billion) spent during the same period in 2024. The......
Morocco's aerospace industry has continued its remarkable growth, with exports reaching MAD 14.13 billion ($1.41 billion) during the first six months of 2025, an 8.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Office des Changes. Decade of transformative growth The sector’s......
Casablanca – The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened higher on Thursday, July 31, 2025, with its benchmark index, the MASI, rising by 0.3% to 19,505.4 points, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The MASI 20 index, which tracks the 20 most liquid stocks, also climbed by 0.37% to reach 1,604.03......
Morocco's trade deficit has expanded considerably in the first half of 2025, climbing to MAD 161.86 billion ($17.81 billion) compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the Foreign Exchange Office. This increase of 18.4% is attributed to a faster rise in imports relative......
Morocco’s beer production has experienced a notable decline, positioning the country as a modest player in regional and global beer markets. A recent report by BarthHaas, a leading global hops supplier, revealed that Morocco produced 818,000 hectoliters of beer in 2024, a drop from 835,000 hectoliters......
Hyundai Rotem has expressed strong interest in contributing to Morocco’s comprehensive railway expansion under the country’s Rail Plan 2040. Jeong Hoon Kim, Head of Real Solutions at Hyundai Rotem, hailed Morocco's stable business environment and its growing appeal to foreign investors. Speaking......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline's growth strategy. The new planes, received on Thursday, are part of the company’s broader plan to modernize its operations and prepare for major international......
Morocco has taken a major step toward transforming its aviation sector with the signing of a $3.7 billion agreement to upgrade and expand the country’s airport infrastructure. The deal, signed by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and the National Airports Authority (ONDA), outlines an ambitious five-year......
Morocco’s Industry and Trade Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has stirred debate by highlighting the vast wage disparity between Moroccan engineers and their European counterparts. While Moroccan engineers earn between €1,000 and €1,500 monthly, identical roles in Europe pay as much as €6,500.......
Moroccan asset management firm Alphavest Capital and American aerospace giant Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create five aerospace excellence centers in Morocco. This strategic partnership aims to bolster the country’s position as a global leader in the aviation manufacturing......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national airline, has bolstered its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, delivered on July 15. This move is part of an ambitious modernization plan aimed at enhancing the carrier’s capacity and global reach. Expanding the fleet The delivery flight,......
