In-laws and finances drive divorce rates in Morocco, new national survey finds

Marital breakdowns in Morocco stem from a combination of couple conflict, financial hardship, and family interference, according to the 2025 National Family Survey conducted by the High Commission for Planning. The study sheds light on the multiple pressures bearing on Moroccan households and reveals that the role of extended family, particularly......

Morocco's automotive exports hit $4.57 billion with 12% growth in early 2026

Morocco's automotive sector exports reached approximately MAD 42 billion, equivalent to $4.57 billion, by the end of March 2026, a 12.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the latest monthly external trade indicators released by the Foreign Exchange Office. The performance reinforces the automotive industry's......

Seven tremors recorded off the Strait of Gibraltar as seismic activity rises

A series of seismic tremors has been recorded since Tuesday in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar, with some shocks felt across several regions of northern Morocco, according to the National Institute of Geophysics. Seven tremors have been registered in total, reflecting a slight increase in seismic activity in the area. The most significant......

World's first surviving nonuplets, born in Morocco, turn five years old

The world's first known surviving nonuplets celebrated their fifth birthday this week, marking half a decade since a birth that made medical history and drew global attention to a specialized clinic in Casablanca. The nine children were born on May 4, 2021, to Malian couple Halima and Abdelkader, and no previous set of nine babies had......

Morocco opens $5.62 million FlowPipe facility to cut imports and boost water infrastructure

Morocco has inaugurated a new industrial production unit dedicated to fiberglass-reinforced pipes, marking a concrete step in the country's drive to reduce dependence on imported materials for its water infrastructure and key industrial sectors. The FlowPipe facility, located in Mohammedia, was launched by Minister of Industry and Trade......

Morocco's capital markets post mixed results in March as trading volumes rise

Morocco's capital markets delivered an uneven performance in the first quarter of 2026, with March trading activity picking up sharply even as several key indicators remained in negative territory for the year. The contrast between rising transaction volumes and declining valuations reflects cautious investor sentiment across the Casablanca......

National Forestry Agency reaffirms commitment to protecting cedar forests as a strategic national heritage

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting cedar forests, describing them as a strategic national heritage and a key ecological asset. The statement comes in response to recent media and social media claims alleging systematic deforestation and the existence of organized criminal networks. Field......

Morocco eyes China's zero-tariff opening to expand argan oil exports

China's decision to eliminate import duties on goods from 53 African countries, effective May 1, has handed Morocco's argan oil industry a direct route into one of the world's largest consumer markets. Producers in the country's arid southwest are positioning the sector for what they describe as a potential commercial breakthrough,......

Dakhla launches spring camp to tackle school dropout rates among youth

Dakhla has launched the first edition of a spring camp aimed at students at risk of dropping out of school, marking a concrete step in Morocco's broader national effort to keep young people within the education system. The camp opened Monday and runs from May 3 to 8 at the Center for Development in Education and Training, bringing together......

Orange Maroc takes center stage in digital health at GITEX Future Health Africa 2026

Orange Maroc has positioned itself as a key technology partner at the inaugural GITEX Future Health Africa 2026, held from May 4 to 6 in Casablanca. Serving as the event's official connectivity partner, the telecommunications operator deployed critical infrastructure across the venue, including very high-speed broadband and advanced cybersecurity......

Simple daily habits that can help anyone live a more sustainable life

The idea that sustainable living is a privilege of wealthy nations has long shaped public perception, but it collapses under scrutiny. The most impactful steps toward a lower environmental footprint are frequently the most accessible, requiring neither significant financial investment nor radical lifestyle overhaul. Across Morocco and beyond,......

Morocco's 61st Rose Festival brings agricultural support and training to Kelaat M'Gouna

The Drâa-Tafilalet region's prized rose industry takes center stage this week as Kelaat M'Gouna, in the province of Tinghir, prepares to host the 61st edition of its international rose festival from May 7 to 10, 2026. The annual event, dedicated to the region's emblematic perfume rose culture, serves as both a celebration......

Moroccan authorities seize 8.6 tonnes of cannabis resin in major Laayoune drug bust

Security forces in Laayoune carried out a significant counter-narcotics operation, intercepting a large-scale attempt to traffic drugs across international borders. The joint intervention, conducted by judicial police and intelligence services working in close coordination, resulted in the seizure of 8 tonnes and 600 kilograms of cannabis......

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