Morocco's cement sector posted a sharp recovery in April 2026, with sales climbing 31.8% compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data released by the Directorate of Financial Studies and Forecasts (DEPF). The figure marks a return to the growth pace recorded during the equivalent period in 2025 and serves as a closely watched......
Morocco's air transport sector posted a 17.8% increase in passenger traffic in March 2026, a sharp acceleration compared to the 9.8% growth recorded during the same month a year earlier. The figures, released by the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts, confirm that the country's aviation sector is sustaining a robust expansion......
Morocco's manufacturing sector recorded a 0.3% increase in producer price index in April 2026 compared to the previous month, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The overall rise was driven primarily by price gains in the food and chemical industries, even as several other industrial branches registered......
Two decades of legal reform in Morocco have not translated into proportional gains in women’s social and economic status, a new study by the Centre marocain de recherche et d’analyse des politiques (CEMRAP) finds. The report, prepared by researcher Houda Lanzari, documents persistent gaps between formal rights and everyday realities......
HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, on the occasion of Georgia’s Independence Day. In his message, the Moroccan monarch extended warm wishes to the Georgian president and expressed hopes for continued progress and prosperity for the people......
The 2026 edition of the Mawazine festival is shaping up to be one of the most internationally diverse in the event's history, with a lineup spanning American R&B, Amazigh folk revival, transatlantic world music, Anatolian heritage, and Moroccan popular tradition. Performances are scheduled across multiple venues in Rabat and Salé......
The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has released a detailed identifying forest fire risk zones across Morocco for the period from May 26 to May 29, coinciding with the Eid holiday season. The assessment is based on scientific models analyzing vegetation types, combustibility levels, and topographic and climatic conditions. several......
During the celebration of Africa Day in Rabat, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, highlighted the foundations of the country’s African policy, emphasizing continental integration, shared development, and strategic cooperation across Africa. Speaking on Monday, May......
Aurora Ventures has officially launched its 2026 pilot program aimed at supporting women-led startups in emerging markets, with Morocco identified as one of its key priority regions. Backed by global mobility company inDrive, the initiative is designed to provide early-stage funding ranging from $180,000 to $250,000 for pre-seed and seed-stage......
The third edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo took place in Rabat from 20 to 24 May 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to build a structured video game industry. The event gathered startups, investors, training institutions, and international experts around a sector that Morocco now presents as a strategic pillar......
The spread of insects across several Moroccan cities has triggered growing concern among residents and local authorities. Reports from different regions describe unusual waves of flying insects, including mosquitoes, appearing in public spaces. Videos shared from Béni Mellal show dense swarms affecting daily life, while Casablanca records......
Consumer groups in Morocco have raised concerns over the sugar content of infant cereals marketed under the Cerelac brand. The dispute centers on claims that products sold locally contain added sugar while similar items in some European markets are reportedly sugar-free. The issue has triggered renewed debate over nutritional standards for......
The 13th World Urban Forum held in Baku brought together an unprecedented gathering of global decision makers, urban experts, and civil society actors to redefine priorities for cities. Nearly 60,000 participants from 176 countries attended the event, alongside heads of state, ministers, parliamentarians, mayors, and academics. The scale of......
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