ONCF carries nearly two million passengers during eid travel surge

The national railway operator transported close to two million passengers during the Eid travel period as mobility demand surged across Morocco. The operation covered the peak holiday window and aimed to maintain service continuity across major rail corridors. Between 20 May and 7 June, the railway network ran an expanded schedule to absorb......

Morocco declares 62 cities free of slums under housing program

Morocco has declared 62 cities and urban centers free of slums as part of a long-running national housing policy aimed at improving living conditions for low-income households. Officials said the progress reflects sustained intervention in informal settlements and expanded public housing efforts across multiple regions. Since its launch in......

Morocco industry and construction sectors signal moderate second quarter growth

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reported mixed performance across the country’s secondary sector during the first quarter of 2026, while forecasting moderate growth for the second quarter. The assessment covers manufacturing, extractive industries, energy, environmental services, and construction, based on quarterly......

IFC backed funding drives Pickalbatros expansion across Morocco

Egyptian hospitality group Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts is preparing a significant expansion in Morocco through a major investment initiative supported by the International Finance Corporation, the private-sector financing arm of the World Bank Group. The proposed package includes financing of up to $165 million and could eventually rise......

Morocco training system leaves most companies without support

Morocco’s continuing workforce training system is failing to reach the vast majority of businesses despite broad participation in its funding mechanism, according to a new assessment by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. The report warns that structural weaknesses are limiting access to training programs and reducing their......

Morocco growth set to reach 5% as agriculture rebounds

Morocco’s economy is expected to expand by 5% in 2026 after an estimated growth rate of 4.6% in 2025, supported by a recovery in agricultural production and continued investment in major infrastructure projects. The latest economic outlook projects that growth will moderate to 3.9% in 2027 but remain above recent levels despite increasing......

Tamwilcom launches Jossour 2030 to drive MAD 300 billion financing

Tamwilcom has unveiled its 2026-2030 strategic roadmap, known as “Jossour 2030,” with the goal of mobilizing MAD 300 billion in financing and generating MAD 170 billion in commitments over the next five years. The Moroccan public financial institution also seeks to stimulate more than MAD 60 billion in private investment while......

Morocco strengthens strategic alliance with Mali under HM King Mohammed VI’s leadership

Morocco continues to position itself as a key ally of Mali, reinforcing bilateral relations under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, according to statements made by Malian officials during a pan-African media forum held in Bamako. The Malian Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Administrative Modernization, Alhamdou Ag Ilyene,......

United States considers new tariffs targeting Morocco over forced labor allegations

The United States is considering the imposition of additional tariffs on several countries, including Morocco, over allegations related to insufficient measures against forced labor in global supply chains. According to a report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Morocco is among 54 economies accused of failing......

Zakaria El Ouahdi left behind in Morocco after visa issue delays World Cup 2026 travel

Moroccan international Zakaria El Ouahdi has been unable to travel with the national team delegation to the United States for the preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to a visa-related administrative issue. While the rest of the Moroccan squad successfully departed from Rabat-Salé airport, the player was forced to remain in......

Morocco faces persistent gender inequality despite legal progress

Morocco has achieved significant legal advances for women over the past two decades, yet structural gender inequalities continue to persist and reproduce themselves, depriving the country of a substantial portion of its economic and social potential, according to a new analysis by former minister Nouzha Chekrouni. The Senior Fellow at the......

Malta undergoes IAEA review of radiological safety system with Moroccan participation

Malta has undergone an international review of its radiological safety and nuclear security framework conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with the participation of experts from several countries, including Morocco. The mission took place from May 24 to June 3 under the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS), which......

Mental health taboo cracks in Morocco as depression rates surge

Mental health has long been pushed to the sidelines, yet it now occupies an increasingly prominent place in global societal debates. Stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and addictions affect more people than ever, across all ages and social backgrounds. In Morocco however, many still hesitate to speak openly about their psychological suffering,......

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