Morocco’s phosphate industry is expected to remain stable despite mounting pressure across global fertilizer markets, as geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains and push up production costs for key inputs. Fitch Ratings said rising tensions in the Middle East, including disruptions linked......
The long-discussed project to connect Morocco and Spain through a tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar has once again returned to the center of international attention, as new developments suggest renewed political and financial interest in advancing the ambitious infrastructure plan. Spanish authorities......
The Moroccan government has launched the “IDMAJ” program to improve access to the labor market for young people without academic qualifications. Announced Friday in Rabat by Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, the initiative aims to provide......
A Japanese company specializing in port equipment has begun installing advanced protection systems at the Nador West Med port complex, one of Morocco’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. ShibataFenderTeam is responsible for supplying and installing devices designed to protect docks and secure......
Morocco’s blueberry sector is facing an unusual season this year as climate disruptions and increasing global competition reshape the timing of the harvest and the dynamics of international trade. Traditionally, Morocco occupies a strategic window in the global blueberry market. The country’s......
The Moroccan dirham weakened against major currencies during the first week of March, according to weekly indicators released by Bank Al-Maghrib. Between March 5 and 11, the dirham depreciated by 0.5% against the Euro and 0.8% against the United States dollar,......
The aviation sector in Morocco continues to expand rapidly, with the country emerging as one of the most dynamic air transport markets on the African continent. Recent industry analyses indicate that Morocco now ranks among the leading aviation markets in Africa while its national carrier, Royal Air......
Air traffic in Morocco continued to expand at the beginning of 2026, with airports across the country reporting a significant rise in passenger numbers during January. According to the Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), Moroccan airports handled more than 3.1 million passengers in January......
Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, held a telephone conversation with the European Commissioner responsible for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and commercial relations between Morocco and the European Union. During......
The latest global billionaire ranking published by Forbes reveals that although the number of Arab billionaires has slightly declined, their total wealth has grown significantly over the past year. According to the report, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region now counts 37 Arab......
Morocco holds three-quarters of global phosphate reserves and ranks as the top exporter of phosphate-based fertilizers. Yet its ammonia production, essential for combining with phosphate to make fertilizers, relies entirely on imported natural gas. Disruptions, including the Ukraine war, have spiked......
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved its new Green Economy Transition strategy (GET) for 2026–2030, aiming to mobilize at least €150 billion in green financing to accelerate climate-related investments across its regions of operation. Among the countries highlighted......
Morocco is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the launch of the Noor Atlas solar program, a major photovoltaic initiative developed jointly by Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). The two institutions announced the signing......
