Morocco tests reinforced fishing nets in Al Hoceima to reduce dolphin-related losses

Morocco has launched a pilot program to test reinforced purse seine fishing nets along its Mediterranean coast, aiming to reduce the significant economic losses suffered by fishermen as bottlenose dolphins increasingly damage fishing gear while feeding. The initiative, introduced this week in Al Hoceima, seeks to protect both the livelihoods......

Morocco highlights integrated peace, security and development strategy at Africa policy conference in Kenya

Morocco is reaffirming its commitment to an African-led approach to sustainable peace and development by participating in the Second Political Conference on the Peace-Security-Development Nexus, taking place on July 11–12 in Mombasa, Kenya. The gathering brings together African institutions and international partners to assess progress......

Morocco accelerates digital payments agenda as consumer trust takes center stage

The future of digital payments in Morocco took center stage during the seventh edition of Moroccan Consumer Day in Casablanca, where industry leaders agreed that the country now possesses the regulatory and technological foundations needed to accelerate the transition toward a more digital economy. While participants highlighted significant......

Morocco’s CCM opens call for documentary projects to represent the country at MEDIMED 2026

The Moroccan Cinema Centre (CCM) has launched a nationwide call for documentary film projects, offering Moroccan producers and directors the opportunity to showcase their work during a special "Focus Morocco" at the Euro-Mediterranean Documentary Market (MEDIMED) 2026. The initiative is designed to strengthen the international presence......

Moroccan artist Amine Cherradi showcases new exhibition in Marrakech celebrating mythology and cultural identity

The latest works of Moroccan visual artist Ahmed Amine Cherradi are on display in Marrakech, offering visitors an immersive artistic journey that blends mythology, memory and cultural identity through a vibrant visual language. Running until July 31 at the Abdellah El Aroui Cultural Complex, the exhibition, titled "The Dance of Souls......

Assilah hosts Mediterranean Youth Academy to advance multidimensional diplomacy and youth leadership

The sixth edition of the Mediterranean Youth Academy has opened in Assilah, bringing together young leaders, policymakers and international experts to explore how youth can play a more influential role in shaping public policy and strengthening international cooperation. Organized by the Mediterranean Youth Forum (FOMEJE), this year's......

Brazil Keeps 32% Tariff on Moroccan Sardines Despite Rising Imports

The Brazilian government has decided to maintain a 32% tariff on canned sardine imports, rejecting a request to establish a nine-month tariff-free quota of 7,500 tons. This decision, announced by the executive secretariat of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex), comes after reviewing a request submitted by a Brazilian company looking to ease......

SRM Casablanca-Settat opens new customer service agency in Lahraouiyine to expand local access

The Regional Multi-Service Company (SRM) Casablanca-Settat has expanded its customer service network with the inauguration of a new neighborhood agency in Lahraouiyine, reinforcing its strategy to improve access to public utility services across the Casablanca-Settat region. The new facility, officially opened on July 10, is located in the......

Morocco’s 2026 baccalaureate success rate reaches 81.6% after retake session

Morocco’s national baccalaureate results for 2026 have improved significantly following the completion of the retake session, with the overall success rate reaching 81.6%, according to figures released by the Ministry of National Education. A total of 337,192 candidates obtained their high school diploma after combining results from......

Reda Hilali retains top MENA ranking as Wafa gestion expands asset management leadership

Moroccan asset management executive Reda Hilali has once again been recognised among the Middle East and North Africa's leading investment professionals, maintaining his position in Forbes Middle East's annual ranking of the region's top asset managers. Hilali, Chief Executive Officer of Wafa Gestion, ranked 11th in the publication's......

Italy: Moroccan Woman Seriously Injured in Stabbing Attack

A 23-year-old Moroccan woman was the victim of a violent stabbing attack at a metro station in Milan, Italy. The incident, widely reported by several Italian media outlets, has sparked significant public outrage and reignited debates about safety in public transport. According to initial reports, the victim, who is legally residing in Italy,......

Hassan II Foundation: Nearly 1,000 Children from the Diaspora Discover Moroccan Cultural Heritage

The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) continues its commitment to strengthening the ties between younger generations of the diaspora and their home country. Through the 27th edition of its Cultural Stay, organized at the socio-cultural center in Kenitra, the institution welcomes this year 960 children divided into four......

Morocco's ports enter a new era as logistics strategy shifts toward industrial value creation

For nearly two decades, Morocco has invested heavily in world-class port infrastructure to position itself as a leading logistics gateway between Europe, Africa and the Americas. Today, the Kingdom is entering a new phase of its maritime strategy—one that places industrial transformation, innovation and regional development at the heart......

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