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Floods in Safi prompt calls for disaster zone declaration

The city of Safi is facing growing concern after exceptionally severe floods caused significant human and material losses. The disaster resulted in dozens of fatalities and widespread damage to public infrastructure and private property, prompting civil society organizations and political parties to call for Safi to be officially declared......

Bank Al-Maghrib maintains interest rate at 2.25% amid low inflation and steady growth

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has opted to keep its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing Morocco’s subdued inflation and firm economic growth as reasons for maintaining monetary stability. The decision was announced during the central bank’s final quarterly board meeting of 2025, held in Rabat. Low inflation and economic recovery Inflation......

Morocco emerges as a major player in UNESCO intangible heritage

Morocco has solidified its position as a key contributor to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, with sixteen elements recognized worldwide. The most recent addition, in December 2025, celebrates the Moroccan Caftan, underscoring the country’s commitment to preserving its rich and diverse cultural legacy. Since 2008, Morocco......

Morocco’s economic growth forecasted to reach 5% in 2025

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has projected Morocco’s economic growth to hit 5% in 2025, driven by robust non-agricultural activity and a recovery in agriculture. The central bank presented this outlook during its final quarterly board meeting in Rabat. Growth is expected to remain solid in the medium term, averaging 4.5% through 2026 and 2027,......

Defamation: influencer Soukayna Benjelloun sentenced to three months in prison

The Ain Sebaâ First Instance Criminal Court has sentenced Moroccan influencer Soukayna Benjelloun to three months in prison and a fine of 100,000 dirhams in a defamation case filed by her ex-husband. Benjelloun, who gained fame on social media for sharing details about her divorce and personal experiences, faced legal action following......

Morocco-China: 7th joint commission on economic cooperation held in Beijing

The seventh session of the Joint Commission on Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation between Morocco and China took place on Tuesday in Beijing. The session, part of the ongoing strategic partnership established in 2016, was co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and China’s Vice Minister of......

Morocco ranks 58th in global crypto adoption, with strong usage but weak regulation

Morocco has been ranked 58th in the 2025 World Crypto Rankings, a comprehensive assessment by Bybit and DL Research that evaluates crypto adoption across 79 countries. The study uses 28 indicators and 92 data points to analyze four key areas: user penetration, transactional use, institutional readiness, and cultural integration, such as public......

Money laundering: Morocco ranks among top 10 safest African countries

Morocco has been recognized as one of the safest African countries in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, according to the Basel Index 2025. Ranked 100th out of 177 countries worldwide, Morocco is positioned in a moderate vigilance zone at the global level, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial regulatory......

EU ambassador praises Morocco-EU economic partnership as trade flourishes

The European Union's ambassador to Morocco, Dimiter Tzantchev, hailed the "remarkable success" of Morocco-EU economic relations during a meeting with the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) in Casablanca. Speaking on Monday, Tzantchev highlighted the profound transformation in Morocco’s economy and institutions,......

Sports infrastructures: Morocco confirms its status as an international reference

Morocco is strengthening its position as a global benchmark in sports infrastructure through a continuous and ambitious modernization program, according to Spanish sports daily Marca. With the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) and the co-organization of the FIFA World Cup 2030 with Spain and Portugal, the country has embarked on......

Marsa Maroc expands into European ports with €80 million Spanish deal

Marsa Maroc, a leading African port terminal operator, has entered into a strategic agreement to acquire a 45% stake in Boluda Maritime Terminals (BMT), part of Spain’s Boluda Corporación Marítima, for €80 million. This move marks a significant expansion of the Moroccan company’s operations from Africa into Europe. The......

Morocco and Germany sign €450 million financing agreements in Rabat

Morocco and Germany have strengthened their bilateral cooperation with the signing of three financing agreements worth a total of €450 million in Rabat. The agreements were concluded between Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and the Regional Director for North Africa of the German Development Bank (KfW). The funding......

AFCON 2025: 30% discounts and extra trains as ONCF unveils special transport plan

Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) has announced a comprehensive special transport plan to support the Africa Cup of Nations TotalEnergies Morocco 2025. As the official sponsor of the tournament, ONCF aims to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient travel for the thousands of supporters expected to attend matches across host cities. Anticipating......

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