Environment
ACWA Power, a Saudi-based leader in renewable energy, has been awarded the NOOR Midelt 2 and NOOR Midelt 3 solar projects following an international tender organized by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). These large-scale photovoltaic power plants are poised to bolster Morocco’s......
Morocco is stepping up its fight against coastal pollution with the launch of the second edition of the Chbyka Summer Tour, a pioneering environmental roadshow set to engage communities along the nation’s beaches. Organized by the Bahri Association and supported by the BMCI Foundation, this ambitious......
La Méridionale marked the inaugural voyage of its newly refurbished ferry, the Massalia, at Tanger-Med port on July 2, 2025. Designed to cater to the bustling Marseille-Tanger Med route, the Massalia seamlessly combines passenger and freight services. With a capacity to accommodate 1,200 passengers......
A new electric maritime route will link Tangier, Morocco, and Tarifa, Spain, by 2027, providing a sustainable, zero-emission crossing between Europe and Africa. The initiative, led by Spanish maritime company Baleària, was unveiled during a ceremony in Tangier on Tuesday, attended by high-ranking......
During the opening of the "Africa for the Ocean" summit held on Monday in Nice, French President Emmanuel Macron praised King Mohammed VI of Morocco for his strong and clear commitment to promoting a blue economy in Africa. The summit was co-chaired by His Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa,......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco sent a message to the participants of the “Africa for the Ocean” Summit, held in Nice and presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. In the message, read aloud by Princess Lalla Hasnaa, the......
The city of Nice is gearing up to host the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (c) from June 9 to 13. This pivotal event offers Africa a vital platform to promote an inclusive and sustainable blue economy—an area where Morocco plays a leading role with an ambitious strategic plan. At the conference,......
Morocco is bracing for significant weather changes next week with the arrival of Storm Olivier, following a period of calm after March's heavy rains. This weather system, originating from the Atlantic Ocean, is anticipated to bring a mix of hot temperatures, rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The......
Recent heavy rainfall has provided a significant reprieve for Morocco's water reservoirs, notably the Oued El Makhazine dam, which has reached full capacity. This achievement brings the total number of fully filled dams under the Loukkos Hydraulic Basin Agency (ABHL) to four, as reported by the Directorate......
Severe weather conditions, including strong winds and wave heights exceeding three meters, have led to the temporary suspension of maritime traffic between Tangier Ville and Tarifa, effective Friday, March 7, 2025. Abdelaziz Elouardi, the vice president of Tangier Ville port and head of commercial operations,......
The first green corridor linking Spain and Morocco will be serviced by two fully electric, zero-emission fast ferries operated by Baleària. These twin vessels will connect the ports of Tarifa and Tangier using 100% electric energy. “This pioneering public-private initiative, driven by cutting-edge......
Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened an international workshop in Rabat on Wednesday, focusing on strategies to combat the growing threat of wildfires. The event, running through February 15, serves......
Storm Herminia has caused significant disruptions to ferry services in the Strait of Gibraltar, particularly impacting routes between Tarifa and Tangier. The adverse weather conditions led to numerous cancellations and delays, as reported by Spanish media outlet El EstrecthoDigital. On Monday, ferry......
