Wednesday 03 - 15:45
The Moroccan automotive market continued its upward trajectory in May 2026, but at a slower pace than earlier in the year. New vehicle registrations reached 23,037 units, marking a 2.81 percent increase compared with the same month in 2025. The figures reflect a market that is still expanding, yet losing some of the momentum seen in previous......
Morocco has appointed 21 new consuls general as part of a 2026 diplomatic mobility operation aimed at renewing its consular network and expanding administrative coverage for Moroccan communities abroad. The appointments followed an open call for applications and account for 35 percent of the kingdom’s consular posts. The new postings......
Morocco’s direct housing assistance program has exceeded 105,000 beneficiaries since its launch in 2024, with young people under the age of 40 making up more than half of recipients. The initiative aims to expand access to homeownership by providing direct financial support to eligible buyers across the country. Officials reported that......
Morocco has placed water sovereignty at the center of its long-term development agenda, framing water management as a core element of national resilience. Officials underlined that water policy now extends beyond technical resource allocation and sits within broader questions of economic stability, food security, and territorial cohesion.......
Morocco is advancing a national strategy to modernize its logistics system and strengthen its role as a trade gateway between Europe, Africa and Atlantic markets. The plan focuses on digital transformation, port expansion and the creation of new maritime routes to improve the speed and efficiency of goods movement. Authorities are prioritizing......
Morocco is using preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup as a driver of economic transformation, aiming to attract investment, accelerate technology transfer, and expand industrial capacity. The strategy builds on growing international interest, with the United Kingdom emerging as a key partner in trade and business development. Officials......
Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented His Majesty King Mohammed VI on Wednesday during the national tribute ceremony held in Paris in honor of French philosopher and writer Edgar Morin, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 104. The ceremony took place at the Hôtel National des Invalides under the presidency......
Moroccan businessman Moulay Hafid Elalamy has taken 92.3 percent control of Arktika Capital AB, a Sweden based licensed credit institution focused on distressed debt. His son, Moulay Mhamed Elalamy, has been appointed chief executive officer of the company. The stake is held through a network of investment vehicles linked to Saham Group.......
Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to Africa's development and integration during the celebration of Africa Day, with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita outlining the Kingdom's strategic vision for the continent, inspired by the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI. Speaking in Rabat, Bourita emphasized that Morocco's approach to Africa......
Police in Fes arrested two suspects on Tuesday at dawn after intercepting a major drug shipment linked to a trafficking network operating across northern regions of the country. The operation was carried out following coordinated intelligence efforts aimed at tracking organized criminal activity connected to narcotics distribution. Officers......
France has officially begun a new chapter in its diplomatic representation in Morocco with the arrival of Philippe Lalliot as the country's new ambassador in Rabat. The experienced French diplomat formally assumed his position after presenting copies of his credentials to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The appointment comes......
Grandi Navi Veloci has reinforced its maritime network linking Europe and Morocco by deploying two of its newest LNG-powered vessels on key Mediterranean routes. The move comes ahead of the summer travel peak linked to the annual operation facilitating mobility for millions of Moroccan residents in Europe between June and mid-September. The......
Morocco continues to lower its illiteracy rate, yet the phenomenon remains deeply rooted in society. The National Agency for the Fight against Illiteracy reports a national rate of 24.8% among people aged 10 and above, based on the 2024 population census. This means nearly one in four individuals still lacks basic reading and writing skills......
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