Ryanair keeps Morocco flights intact thanks to fuel hedging strategy

Ryanair has confirmed it will maintain its full summer flight program in Morocco, shielding itself from the fuel price surge triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted jet fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. While the broader aviation industry absorbs the impact of......

EU warns of jet fuel shortages as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist

The European Commission has issued a warning that aviation fuel supplies across the European Union could tighten in the coming weeks if instability around the Strait of Hormuz continues, highlighting the deepening impact of Middle East tensions on global energy markets and air transport. Following meetings of the EU's oil and gas coordination......

Morocco braces for extreme heat and thunderstorms across multiple provinces

Morocco is experiencing a sustained period of intense heat, with temperatures ranging between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius across several provinces. The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a new weather alert covering a broad swath of the country, forecasting dangerous conditions that will persist from Friday through Monday. The most......

Marrakech luxury property prices rise as foreign demand accelerates

Marrakech’s prime residential property market has recorded strong growth since 2023, driven by rising demand from international buyers, younger professionals, and Moroccan expatriates seeking second homes and lifestyle investments. The city, long associated with retirees and seasonal visitors, is now attracting a broader mix of affluent......

Morocco's Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line reaches 30% completion, due in 2029

Morocco's Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line has surpassed 30% completion, with the project remaining on schedule for delivery in September 2029, according to the country's Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh. The minister delivered the update before the House of Representatives during a parliamentary session......

Managem acquires full stake in Sound Energy Meridja, raising Tendrara hold to 75%

Moroccan mining group Managem has signed a binding agreement to purchase 100% of Sound Energy Meridja Limited (SEML), the vehicle through which UK-listed Sound Energy Plc held its residual 20% interest in the Tendrara gas concession in eastern Morocco. The $57 million deal marks Sound Energy's complete withdrawal from one of Morocco's......

Morocco issues orange alert as heat wave pushes temperatures to 44°C across multiple provinces

Morocco is bracing for an intense heat episode set to grip numerous provinces from Tuesday through Friday. The country's General Directorate of Meteorology issued an orange-level weather alert in response to a sharp rise in temperatures forecast across much of the country. Southern provinces face the most extreme conditions, with maximum......

Morocco’s dam reserves climb to nearly 76 percent capacity

Morocco’s dam system reached a total filling rate of 75.94 percent at the end of May 2026, reflecting a strong recovery in national water reserves after a period of water stress. The country now holds 12.93 billion cubic meters of water out of a total storage capacity of 17.03 billion cubic meters, according to official water management......

Mohamed Ezzahaoui takes over Morocco customs, Abdellatif Amrani leads treasury

Mohamed Ezzahaoui has been appointed director general of Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, while Abdellatif Amrani has been confirmed as Treasurer General of the Kingdom following a government council decision. The appointments were formalized under constitutional procedures and mark a leadership reshuffle across......

Aya Gold & Silver commits $500 million expansion in Morocco by 2030

Aya Gold & Silver has outlined a $500 million investment plan in Morocco through 2030, marking a major expansion of its mining operations in the country. The Canadian company aims to increase silver production while preparing to enter gold extraction for the first time, reinforcing its long-term focus on Moroccan assets. The investment......

Marrakech crowns emerging architect with Jardin Majorelle Prize for temporary pavilion design

The Fondation Jardin Majorelle has announced the laureate of its second Fondation Jardin Majorelle Prize, a prestigious architecture competition dedicated exclusively to young Moroccan talent, awarding the top distinction to Salsabil El Ouazzani for her project titled "Nouala, the Moving Shelter." The announcement was made on May......

Marrakech Comedy Festival unveils its first edition lineup celebrating emerging comic talent

A landmark festival comes to life The Marrakech Comedy Festival is set to make its debut from June 4 to 6, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, bringing together some of the most promising voices in French-language and Arabic-language comedy. The festival's organizers have unveiled a lineup deliberately centered on emerging......

Morocco’s national security expands modernization drive at 70th anniversary

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security, known as the DGSN, marked its 70th anniversary on May 16 as the institution continued a broad modernization strategy focused on crime reduction, digital transformation, police training, and international security cooperation. Created in 1956 after Morocco’s independence, the agency......

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