A police officer in Azrou used a service weapon during an incident at the entrance of a police station in the early hours of 8 June. The intervention followed a situation involving a man and a dog that unfolded at the site. A man aged 32 in a state of alcohol intoxication threatened officers with a bladed weapon. He also incited a dog to......
Morocco's government has highlighted significant progress in the implementation of its education reform strategy, emphasizing improvements in student learning outcomes and a notable reduction in school dropout rates. The reforms form part of a broader national effort to strengthen human capital and support long-term social and economic......
Returning to Fès means reconnecting with a deeply personal source of memory, according to Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun. Speaking at the Forum of the Festival of Fès of World Sacred Music, he reflected on the role of memory, transmission and craftsmanship in shaping a living culture. Through personal recollections and broader......
Morocco has introduced new customs facilitation measures for Moroccans residing abroad ahead of Operation Marhaba 2026. The changes target returning nationals during the annual summer transit period and focus on easing administrative procedures and increasing financial thresholds for exemptions. The customs and indirect tax administration......
Xpeng has officially expanded into Morocco, marking a new stage in its North African growth strategy. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer opened its first showroom on 1 April at Casablanca Finance City, positioning itself in one of the country’s main financial and commercial hubs. The move strengthens the company’s presence......
Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has published the first findings from its new labor force survey, EMO2026, which replaces the long-standing National Employment Survey. The new framework provides a broader assessment of labor market conditions and introduces updated measurement methods aligned with international standards. The......
Turkish automotive supplier Arıkan Otomotiv is evaluating Morocco as a potential location for its first manufacturing facility outside Türkiye, marking a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. The project remains under study, but it reflects the growing interest of global automotive suppliers in Morocco’s......
Morocco has strengthened its position in the regulated therapeutic cannabis industry, with more than 140 cannabis-based products now manufactured domestically and officially registered with the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products. The products are distributed through more than 600 authorized sales points across the country, reflecting......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), through its subsidiary Atlas Multiservices, has announced a major recruitment campaign aimed at hiring 96 airline pilot candidates in Casablanca. The initiative forms part of the airline's efforts to strengthen its workforce and support the continued development of its flight operations. The recruitment program......
Morocco’s OCP Group is preparing to raise up to MAD 5 billion through a perpetual subordinated bond issuance to finance the next stage of its industrial, energy, and environmental transformation strategy. The operation, approved by the Moroccan Capital Market Authority, will be offered exclusively to qualified Moroccan institutional......
Chinese automotive supplier Joyson Electronics has strengthened its industrial footprint in Morocco as part of a broader global restructuring strategy aimed at improving competitiveness and reducing production costs outside China. The company, a major global provider of automotive safety systems and embedded electronics, announced the expansion......
Thousands of Moroccan students are now awaiting the results of the 2026 Baccalaureate examinations following the conclusion of the regular exam session held across the Kingdom. The completion of the written tests marks the beginning of the correction phase, one of the most important stages of the national examination process. According to......
Morocco has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s foremost industrial powers, earning growing international recognition for its rapid industrial development, expanding manufacturing base and strategic investment policies. Over the past two decades, the Kingdom has implemented ambitious economic reforms aimed at diversifying its......
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