Casablanca: Moroccan Alumni in the U.S. Unite to Strengthen Ties Between the Two Countries

Gathered in Casablanca, around 200 former beneficiaries of the EducationUSA program exchanged ideas with entrepreneurs and representatives from the academic world with a shared goal: to transform their American experience into new bridges between Morocco and the United States. This dynamic places human capital at the heart of bilateral cooperation. In......

App Store: Apple Now Applies 20% VAT in Morocco

The Moroccan digital market is entering a new fiscal phase. Apple has started integrating a 20% VAT into the revenue processing related to the App Store in Morocco, a change that could lead to adjustments in the prices of certain applications and in-app purchases starting mid-September. Apple is gradually adapting its tax operations to the......

Morocco-Senegal: Rabat and Dakar Reinforce a Strategic Relationship at the Heart of African Dynamics

Between Morocco and Senegal, cooperation extends beyond traditional diplomatic relations. In Luanda, the foreign ministers of both countries reaffirmed the strength of a partnership built over several decades, marked by political closeness and a shared desire to enhance coordination on major African issues. Meeting on Saturday during the 26th......

Dakhla: Royal Navy intercepts a boat with 201 irregular migration candidates

An operation conducted off the coast of Dakhla successfully rescued 201 individuals attempting to reach the Canary Islands. Among them were women and minors. The intercepted individuals were brought ashore and handed over to the relevant authorities. Another attempt at irregular migration to the Canary Islands was thwarted off the coast of......

Non-Performing Loans: A €60 Million Fund Could Speed Up the Cleaning of Bank Balance Sheets in Morocco

The Moroccan market for non-performing loans may soon welcome a new specialized player. The IFC and the German group EOS are considering mobilizing up to €60 million to acquire depreciated assets from Moroccan banks, as the outstanding amount of non-performing loans exceeds 102 billion dirhams. The handling of non-performing loans is entering......

Luanda: Morocco Advocates for a Preventive Approach to Strengthen Peace and Security in Africa

Meeting in Luanda for a special session dedicated to African mechanisms for conflict prevention, Nasser Bourita called for a more proactive approach. The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs believes that sustainable prevention requires addressing the root causes of crises and better linking peace, security, and development. Prevention must......

Textile: Morocco Surpasses One Billion Euros in Exports to the European Union in Five Months

Moroccan textiles continue to gain ground in the European market. Between January and May 2026, the Kingdom exported 1.052 billion euros worth of textile and clothing products to the European Union. This achievement comes at a time when European purchases in the sector are experiencing a significant slowdown. The symbolic milestone of one......

National Theater Festival: Moroccan Troops Granted Extra Time to Apply

The schedule for the 26th edition of the National Theater Festival has been extended. Moroccan companies wishing to participate in the upcoming competition now have a few extra days to finalize their applications. The event is set for October in Tétouan, with several national awards at stake. The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication,......

FAO warns of growing soil pressure threatening Morocco’s agricultural sustainability

Morocco’s agricultural land is facing increasing pressure from drought, climate change, water scarcity and the degradation of natural resources, raising concerns about the long-term ability of soils to support food production. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has identified several major threats affecting......

Morocco prepares to join international stabilization force in Gaza

Morocco is reportedly preparing to participate in an international stabilization force that could be deployed in the Gaza Strip as part of arrangements for the next phase of a ceasefire agreement, according to statements attributed to the High Representative of the Peace Council, Nikolay Mladenov. Mladenov said maintaining the commitments......

Nador West Med moves closer to operations with first regular container service

Morocco’s Nador West Med port is moving closer to its operational launch after Dutch shipping company WEC Lines announced plans to include the new facility in its regular container shipping network. The new service, known as ISS-PT, is scheduled to begin on September 10, 2026. It will connect Nador West Med with a number of ports in......

Morocco faces more than $2 billion in additional energy costs amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Morocco has faced a significant increase in the cost of its energy imports as disruptions linked to the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz pushed fuel prices higher. According to energy-focused platform At-Taqa, the additional cost incurred by the Kingdom reached approximately $2.2 billion between March and August 2026. Diesel accounted......

Morocco-France: Air Traffic Reaches 5.9 Million Passengers in Seven Months

Morocco confirms its status as the leading Maghreb destination for air travel to France. With 5.9 million passengers recorded between January and July 2026, the Kingdom shows a 6% increase, far ahead of Algeria and Tunisia. French bookings for the summer further bolster this trend. Morocco Expands the Gap in Air Traffic French air transport......

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