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Moroccan Taxis Embrace Digital Transformation

Morocco has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its public transportation system, with taxi drivers across the country now equipped with innovative digital tablets that are revolutionizing the taxi experience. The company behind this transformation is Itechia, which recently launched the......

Unprecedented Economic Ties: Israel-Morocco Trade Flourishes Amid Regional Tensions

In a striking display of economic resilience, trade between Israel and Morocco has experienced a remarkable surge, defying regional political tensions and public sentiment. Recent data from the Abraham Accords Institute reveals a 64% increase in bilateral trade during the first five months of 2024, reaching......

Morocco's Economic Horizon: Central Bank Projects Record-Breaking Remittances by 2025

In a promising forecast for Morocco's economic landscape, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank, has unveiled projections that paint a picture of robust growth across multiple sectors. The standout prediction: remittances are expected to reach an unprecedented MAD 123.7 billion ($12......

Morocco and Turkey Forge Strategic Energy and Mining Partnerships

In a significant move aimed at bolstering their economic and strategic ties, Morocco and Turkey have signed two pivotal agreements focusing on energy, earth sciences, and mining. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday in Rabat and featured Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable......

Morocco Emerges as Beacon of Energy Innovation in North Africa, WEF Report Reveals

In a groundbreaking assessment of global energy landscapes, the World Economic Forum's (WEF) "Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2024" report has thrust Morocco into the spotlight as the vanguard of clean energy adoption in North Africa. The kingdom's ascent to the 65th position......

Moroccan Financial Sector Anticipates Steady Course for Central Bank's Interest Rates

In a remarkable display of consensus, Morocco's financial community is exhibiting an almost unanimous expectation that Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank, will maintain its current benchmark interest rate. This sentiment emerges from a recent survey conducted by Attijari Global......

Morocco’s Core Inflation Sees 2.2% Year-Over-Year Spike in May

Core inflation in Morocco experienced a notable rise of 2.2% in May 2024 compared to the same month last year, as reported by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This increase underscores persistent inflationary pressures within the Moroccan economy, even as the broader Consumer Price Index (CPI)......

COVID-19 and Inflation Compound Morocco’s Economic Inequalities, HCP Report Reveals

Disparities Deepen as Morocco’s Poor Bear the Brunt of Economic Crises Morocco’s recent economic challenges have disproportionately affected its least affluent citizens, according to a comprehensive report by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The report highlights how the COVID-19......

Living Costs for Expatriates: Casablanca and Rabat Shine as Affordable Hubs in MENA

In the ever-shifting landscape of global living expenses, Casablanca and Rabat, two of Morocco's vibrant metropolitan centers, have emerged as affordable havens for expatriates in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The latest cost-of-living survey by Mercer, a renowned authority in the......

Morocco Recovers Over $7 Million in Misappropriated Public Funds

Morocco's National Judicial Agency, a stalwart guardian of state finances since its establishment in 1928, has announced the recovery of a staggering $7.2 million in misappropriated public funds during the fiscal year 2022. This achievement underscores the agency's unwavering commitment to safeguarding......

Unraveling Gender Disparities: Morocco's Uphill Battle in the Global Gender Gap

In a stark reality unveiled by the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report, Morocco finds itself entrenched among the bottom echelons, occupying the 137th position out of 146 nations evaluated. This disheartening ranking places the North African nation in the company of countries grappling......

Spain Heads EU Trade Surge with Morocco in 2023

In a significant development for European-Moroccan trade relations, Spain has solidified its position as the leading exporter from the European Union to Morocco in 2023. According to the latest figures from the Spanish Embassy in Rabat, Spain commanded an impressive 36.8% of the EU's total exports......

Navigating Morocco's Housing Sector: Pricing Paradox Amid Transaction Downturn

In a curious twist of fate, Morocco's real estate market encountered a puzzling dynamic in the first quarter of 2024. While property prices showed a modest upward trend, the volume of transactions sharply declined, casting a perplexing shadow over the sector's dynamics. Data released by Bank......