Renault’s Tangier factory marked a major milestone on Friday with the production of the 2,000th Mobilize DUO, Morocco’s first fully electric quadricycle. This innovative vehicle, tailored for urban mobility, represents a significant step forward in Morocco’s transition to sustainable transportation. A Moroccan-made electric......

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 and nearly 500 vehicles, the vessel......

A kiss between two foreign actors, filmed at the iconic Place du 9 Avril in Tangier, has ignited a heated debate in Morocco, leading to a formal legal complaint and sparking a national conversation about public morality, artistic expression, and the nation’s cultural identity. A controversial scene in a symbolic location The scene,......

Morocco, the world leader in sardine canning, is grappling with an unprecedented crisis that endangers both its industrial foundations and the livelihoods of thousands of workers. The sector, which has long been a pillar of the national economy, is now under severe strain due to structural imbalances, declining fish stocks, and rising competition. A......

Over 160,000 middle school students leave the education system annually in Morocco, according to Mohamed Saad Berrada, Minister of National Education. This alarming figure highlights significant challenges in keeping youth engaged in formal schooling, especially in urban areas facing rapid population growth. Violence and school dropouts During......

Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has firmly placed African cooperation at the core of its foreign policy and development strategy. Speaking in Istanbul at a high-level session on "Unleashing Africa’s Connectivity Potential" during the Global Forum on Transport Connectivity, Minister of Transport and Logistics......

This Monday, the Moroccan people particularly former resistance fighters and veterans of the Liberation Army commemorate the 56th anniversary of the recovery of Sidi Ifni, a pivotal milestone in the country’s path toward complete territorial sovereignty. On June 30, 1969, foreign occupying forces were compelled to relinquish control......

Moroccan ports handled 60.8 million tonnes of commercial traffic in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 10.2% year-on-year increase, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts. This growth underscores Morocco’s expanding role as a global logistics and trade hub. Transshipment drives growth in commercial traffic The......

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 officials from Morocco and Spain. A......

The National Railway Office (ONCF) has rolled out its “Summer 2025” plan to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the peak travel season. Running from June 23 to September 14, the initiative aims to enhance travel experiences for domestic passengers, Moroccan expatriates, and tourists by expanding train services and offering......

The Indian Embassy in Morocco is commemorating the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with free yoga events in Tangier, Rabat, Marrakesh, and Casablanca, fostering wellness and cultural exchange. Under the theme “Yoga for One Planet, One Health”, the initiative highlights yoga’s role in promoting physical and mental well-being......

Morocco’s cost of living experienced a modest decline in May, providing temporary relief to households following months of price instability. However, year-on-year inflation continues to weigh on budgets, highlighting the ongoing financial strain faced by many families. Monthly dip driven by food and fuel According to the High Commission......

Morocco is preparing to reassess its free trade agreement (FTA) with Turkiye as it seeks to address a growing trade deficit, which has reached alarming levels due to significant imports of Turkish textiles and fabrics. According to sources close to the matter, Moroccan officials aim to push for increased Turkish investment and fairer trade......