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New developments for the Morocco-Spain tunnel project

Doubts linger regarding the feasibility of the proposed tunnel between Spain and Morocco. To gather comprehensive data on the viability and costs of this megaproject, new studies have been commissioned to a German firm. The Spanish public company Ineco recently issued a call for tenders for the "feasibility......

Morocco secures $600 million in World Bank funding for human capital initiative

The World Bank has approved a substantial $600 million to support the final phase of Morocco's human capital development program, aimed at enhancing national resilience and social welfare. This funding initiative focuses on four critical areas: strengthening resilience to health risks, improving......

Ryanair introduces new Manchester to Rabat flight route

Ryanair has announced its plans to launch a new flight route connecting Manchester, UK, to Rabat, Morocco, set to commence on March 30. This new service will operate twice weekly, marking Rabat as the fifth Moroccan destination accessible via direct flights from the northern English airport. With this......

The Ramadan shopping surge: necessity or excess?

During the sacred month of Ramadan, supermarkets experience a remarkable influx of shoppers, transforming these spaces into bustling hubs filled with anticipation, established habits, and a certain frenzy of purchasing. In Rabat, as in other locations, consumers flocked to stores from the very first......

Morocco strengthens textile sector through strategic investment with Sunrise Group

In a significant move to bolster the textile industry, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch presided over the signing of an investment agreement with the Chinese conglomerate Sunrise Group on March 20, 2025, in Rabat. This partnership aims to enhance the competitiveness of Morocco's textile sector......

Morocco sets ambitious goal to reduce budget deficit below 67% by 2027

Morocco's government is embarking on an ambitious plan to balance economic stability with essential social welfare investments. Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, recently announced that the country’s budgetary programming for 2025-2027 will prioritize reducing the budget deficit......

BBVA gains approval for Banco Sabadell acquisition in Morocco

Spain’s second-largest bank, BBVA, has received approval from Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, for the indirect change in control of Banco Sabadell’s operations in the country. This development marks a significant step in BBVA's broader strategy to enhance its presence in......

IMF approves $496 million for Morocco's economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the approval of a $496 million disbursement to Morocco under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement. This marks the third tranche of funding, bringing the total disbursed to approximately $1.24 billion. The announcement highlights Morocco's......

Morocco's trade relationship with Spain reaches historic highs

Morocco has firmly established itself as Spain’s foremost African trading partner, achieving remarkable bilateral trade figures in 2024. Recent data from the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise reveals that trade between the two nations surged to €22.7 billion, marking a significant......

Azerbaijan-Morocco trade experiences significant growth in early 2025

Trade relations between Azerbaijan and Morocco are witnessing a remarkable upswing, with a reported 56% increase in trade volume during the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This surge, as reported by the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee, reflects a robust strengthening......

Morocco's tax authority urges timely declaration of unpaid invoices

Morocco’s tax authority, La Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), has issued a statement urging businesses to electronically submit their declarations for the year 2024 by April 1, 2025. This initiative emphasizes the importance of compliance, particularly for companies with......

Morocco's taxi unions call for ban on inDrive ads amid transport reform tensions

Morocco’s transport sector is facing a pivotal challenge as traditional taxi unions call on the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) to prohibit the airing of an advertisement for the ride-hailing app inDrive on public television channel 2M. The unions argue that this promotion undermines......

Morocco’s manufacturing sector sees 5% growth in late 2024

Morocco’s manufacturing industry, excluding petroleum refining, experienced a 5% growth in production during the final quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This growth reflects the resilience and diversification of the country’s industrial base, driven by key sectors that......