A new direct flight route linking Agadir and Amsterdam was officially launched on Tuesday. The inaugural flight, operated by Transavia, a low-cost airline under the Air France group, landed at Agadir Al Massira Airport from Amsterdam International Airport with 176 passengers on board. According to the Agadir Souss Massa Regional Tourism Council,......

The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, expressed his approval of Morocco's recently adopted strike law during a statement in Geneva. This law, validated by the Constitutional Court, is seen as a significant advancement in the nation’s socio-economic and political development strategy. Houngbo......

After a month-long shift for Ramadan, Morocco will return to its standard time of GMT+1. During Ramadan, the country temporarily adjusted its clocks by one hour, in accordance with the legal provisions outlined in Decree 2.18.855 from October 26, 2018. With the conclusion of Ramadan, marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr on March 31, Morocco......

The United Nations has announced its agenda for April, highlighting key discussions in the Security Council under France’s presidency. A significant topic will be the Sahara issue, which will be discussed during a closed-door consultation on April 14. According to a document obtained by Hespress, the session will include a briefing......

The Kingdom of Morocco announced on March 26, 2025, the issuance of a €2 billion bond on the international financial market in two tranches, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The first tranche, with a maturity of four years, amounted to €900 million and was issued at a spread of 155 basis points (bps) and a price......

Achraf Hakimi and Eliesse Ben Seghir, two players from Morocco, are among the 12 finalists for the Marc-Vivien Foé Award, which recognizes the best African player in Ligue 1. What are their chances of winning the prestigious prize? The winner who will succeed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the recipient of the Marc-Vivien Foé......

The Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) has awarded two construction contracts to the Italian company Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie (GCF) for the extension of the high-speed rail line connecting Tangier and Kenitra to Marrakech. GCF will lead a consortium that includes its subsidiaries Transalpes Renouvellement, GCF Électriques,......

The International Handball Federation (IHF) has officially designated Morocco as the host for the first-ever IHF Men’s Under-17 World Championship, set to take place from October 24 to November 1. This groundbreaking tournament will feature 12 national youth teams competing for the championship title, marking a significant development......

The Casablanca Stock Exchange's main index, the MASI (Moroccan All Shares Index), experienced a remarkable surge of 20.19% in the first quarter of 2025, concluding at 17,756.02 points. This impressive performance is a continuation of a strong start to the year, marked by a 2.13% rise on the very first trading day. The MASI, which encompasses......

The latest Forbes World’s Billionaires list reveals Morocco's rising economic stature, with three prominent figures making their mark among the 3,028 global billionaires. This year, Morocco ranks third in Africa for billionaire representation, trailing South Africa and Nigeria. Othman Benjelloun, the CEO of BMCE Bank of Africa,......

Tamwilcom, Morocco’s state-owned financial institution, has reported impressive financial results for 2024, mobilizing a total of MAD 47.5 billion (approximately $4.75 billion) across 82,200 operations. This achievement includes commitments amounting to MAD 28 billion ($2.8 billion). In a notable performance, Tamwilcom surpassed its......

As part of efforts to improve infrastructure and streamline traffic flow in Rabat, a budget of 41 million dirhams has been allocated for the redevelopment of Dades Street and Raba’a Al-Adawiya Square. This project includes the construction of a modern underground parking garage to meet the needs of the growing city. The main goal of......

Morocco has been honored as the guest of honor at the Sommet de l’élevage, Europe’s foremost livestock event. This prestigious gathering will take place from October 7-10, 2025, in Clermont-Ferrand, France, bringing together 2,000 elite pedigree animals and 1,750 exhibitors from around the globe. This selection follows......