Moroccan households navigate rising costs ahead of Ramadan 2026

As Ramadan 2026 approaches, families across Morocco are preparing for a month shaped by both spiritual devotion and mounting economic strain. A new Ipsos study titled “Ramadan 2026 Manual, Morocco Report” shows that 86 percent of Moroccans view the holy month primarily as a time of deep spirituality, while 78 percent associate......

Royal directives launch $3 billion relief program for flood-affected families in Morocco

Acting on Royal Directives from His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan government has rolled out a large-scale assistance and recovery program worth an estimated 3 billion dirhams (approximately $300 million) to support families and communities affected by severe flooding over the past two months. The exceptional weather conditions, which......

Love Brand | Abujad Sara Among the Favorite Influencers in 2025

The Love Brand Ceremony, held during the previous edition of Les Impériales, has established itself as a key event for measuring Moroccans’ attachment to brands and public figures. Unveiled on January 29, the results of the Love Brand 2025 study highlighted the names that hold a special place in consumers’ hearts. Among......

Love Brand | Bimo Among Consumers’ Favorites In 2025

Every year, the Love Brand ceremony stands out as one of the flagship moments of Les Impériales. More than a simple ranking, it serves as a genuine barometer of Moroccans’ emotional connection with brands. The 2025 edition confirmed this momentum, while the 2026 edition is already gearing up to assess emerging preference trends. Love......

“Dams played a decisive role in containing the floods,” says Mokhtar Bzioui

    Strong wind gusts, torrential rains, and sudden floods: Morocco has recently experienced severe weather conditions that disrupted daily life across many regions of the Kingdom. Are these exceptional climatic events, or do they signal deeper structural climate transformations? These phenomena raise pressing questions about their......

Marjane opens 44th hypermarket in Ouarzazate as part of national expansion strategy

Marjane Group continues to strengthen its footprint across Morocco with the opening of its 44th hypermarket, marking its first establishment in the city of Ouarzazate. The new retail space represents an investment of approximately 130 million dirhams and is expected to generate around 200 direct and indirect jobs, with priority given to local......

1.5 tons of cannabis resin seized in Midelt province

Security forces in Morocco have seized approximately 1.5 tons of cannabis resin during a nighttime operation in the province of Midelt, according to local authorities. The intervention was carried out by members of the Royal Gendarmerie assigned to the territorial brigade of Imilchil. The operation took place in the locality of Agdal, within......

Morocco elected to the African Union peace and security council

Morocco has been elected to the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) for a two-year term, securing its seat in the first round of voting held in Addis Ababa. The Kingdom obtained more than two-thirds of the votes — 34 in total — during the election conducted on the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Session of......

Crédit Agricole du Maroc mobilizes support for flood-affected communities

Following severe weather conditions that recently impacted several regions across Morocco, Crédit Agricole du Maroc (CAM) has announced a comprehensive support plan aimed at assisting affected populations and farmers. The banking group stated that the initiative seeks to mitigate the consequences of adverse weather on agricultural......

Prosecutors seek 30 years in France stabbing case

Prosecutors in France have requested a 30-year prison sentence for a 32-year-old Moroccan national accused of stabbing his former partner multiple times in a violent attack that nearly cost her life. The trial is taking place before the criminal court of Finistère in western France. The prosecution described the defendant as a dangerous......

Families of North Cyprus students protest in Rabat over frozen degree recognition

Families of Moroccan students studying in North Cyprus staged a sit-in on Wednesday in front of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation in Rabat, denouncing what they describe as an unjustified freeze on the recognition of university degrees. They warn that the situation threatens the academic and professional......

Tesla positions Morocco as strategic hub for African expansion

Tesla has officially entered the Moroccan market with the opening of its first pop-up store in Casablanca, signaling a broader strategy to expand across Africa. The launch marks a significant milestone for the electric vehicle giant as it looks to leverage Morocco’s industrial competitiveness and geographic position as a gateway to the......

Hammouchi visits Saudi Arabia for World Defense Show engagement

Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of Morocco’s National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), is undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from February 8 to 12, accompanied by a high-level security delegation. The visit, at the invitation of Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Al-Howairini, Head of State Security......

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