Economy
The European low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced a strategic expansion of its Moroccan network with a new route connecting the cultural hub of Marrakech to Birmingham, England, scheduled to commence in winter 2024. The airline will operate three weekly flights on this route, enhancing travel accessibility......
The autonomous city of Ceuta faces severe financial instability due to mounting costs associated with caring for unaccompanied migrant minors, according to government spokesperson Alejandro Ramírez. The Mediterranean enclave's administration describes its current financial situation as "practically......
Morocco's economic landscape is experiencing significant transformation, marked by substantial foreign investments and ambitious infrastructure developments. The nation's strategic focus on automotive manufacturing and green hydrogen initiatives is reshaping its industrial sector, while preparations......
In a strategic move to expand its global presence, Spanish dairy company Pascual has identified Morocco as a key market for increasing its international sales. Currently exporting to 52 countries, the firm aims to boost its foreign revenue from €57 million to €100 million. Recent reports indicate......
The Spanish Parliament has reignited discussions regarding the potential reopening of commercial customs at the borders of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, a matter that has garnered significant attention during a session held on Tuesday. This initiative, spearheaded by the Popular Party (PP), aims to......
Morocco's butane gas imports have reached unprecedented levels in early 2024, with the United States emerging as the dominant supplier in this crucial energy market. During the first half of 2024, Morocco imported approximately 1.4 million tons of butane, signaling a significant uptick from the previous......
Morocco's energy infrastructure received a significant boost as the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) and the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) formalized a crucial natural gas transportation contract on Monday. The agreement establishes a framework for supplying......
In a significant shift within Spain's real estate landscape, Moroccan nationals have emerged as the second-largest group of foreign property buyers during the first half of 2024. This development, reported by Spain's General Council of Notaries, marks a notable trend in cross-border real estate......
Morocco aims to increase its vehicle production to one million units per year by 2025, up from the current 700,000, as part of its ambitious automotive industry growth strategy. During a recent media briefing at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, praised the performance of......
Morocco is set to make a significant leap in its renewable energy capacity, with plans to double green power output in its southern provinces by 2027. This ambitious project, estimated at $2.1 billion, is part of the country's preparation to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. The......
Air Arabia is set to enhance its European network with the launch of a new direct route connecting Fez, Morocco, to Milan-Bergamo, Italy. This strategic expansion, scheduled to commence on December 15, 2024, aims to bolster travel options for both tourists and business travelers between North Africa......
The recent decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to annul trade agreements between the EU and Morocco has sent shockwaves through the Andalusian fishing industry. The regional government of Andalusia, Spain, has raised concerns that this ruling will have severe repercussions for......
The European Union's latest banking regulations, initially designed to address post-Brexit financial concerns, have inadvertently raised alarms in Morocco. These new rules threaten to disrupt a crucial economic lifeline for the North African nation – remittances from its diaspora in Europe. In......
