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Moroccan travel spending abroad surges to MAD 15.5 billion in first half of 2025

Moroccans have spent over MAD 15.5 billion ($1.69 billion) on international travel during the first six months of 2025, according to data released by the Moroccan Exchange Office. This figure marks an 8.2% increase compared to the MAD 14.33 billion ($1.56 billion) spent during the same period in 2024. The......

Morocco’s tax amnesty program slows cash circulation growth in 2024

Morocco’s tax amnesty program significantly slowed the growth of cash in circulation in 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib’s (BAM) annual financial report. The initiative, launched by the General Directorate of Taxes, reduced the growth rate of banknotes and coins in circulation to 8%, down......

Transavia to launch new Oujda-Amsterdam route this winter

Transavia has announced the introduction of a new air route connecting Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the Moroccan city of Oujda. The route will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting December 10, 2025. Seasonal operations and high demand The service will run until January 11, 2026,......

Morocco and Senegal deepen industrial ties with a pan-African vision

Morocco and Senegal are strengthening their economic partnership, advancing a shared Pan-African co-development vision. Bilateral trade between the two nations surged from $98.5 million in 2010 to $370 million in 2024, underscoring their growing collaboration based on mutual trust, solidarity, and economic......

Morocco’s aerospace exports soar to MAD 14.13 billion in first half of 2025

Morocco's aerospace industry has continued its remarkable growth, with exports reaching MAD 14.13 billion ($1.41 billion) during the first six months of 2025, an 8.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Office des Changes. Decade of transformative growth The sector’s......

Casablanca stock exchange opens in green territory

Casablanca – The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened higher on Thursday, July 31, 2025, with its benchmark index, the MASI, rising by 0.3% to 19,505.4 points, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The MASI 20 index, which tracks the 20 most liquid stocks, also climbed by 0.37% to reach 1,604.03......

Morocco's trade deficit surges 18.4% to reach $17.81 billion in early 2025

Morocco's trade deficit has expanded considerably in the first half of 2025, climbing to MAD 161.86 billion ($17.81 billion) compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the Foreign Exchange Office. This increase of 18.4% is attributed to a faster rise in imports relative......

Spanish drivers turn to Morocco for low-cost car repairs

Thousands of Spanish drivers are flocking to Morocco for vehicle repairs, drawn by dramatically lower costs for labor and parts. The trend has grown rapidly as drivers combine holidays with essential maintenance, capitalizing on Morocco’s affordable and efficient automotive services. A booming......

Morocco sets course for economic transformation under royal leadership

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, received Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the Royal Palace in Tetouan on Tuesday. Jouahri presented the central bank’s annual report, outlining Morocco’s economic, monetary,......

HM King Mohammed VI highlights Morocco's economic growth and water security initiatives

In his Throne Day speech commemorating the 26th anniversary of his ascension to the throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI outlined Morocco's significant economic transformation and progress in addressing water security challenges. The monarch emphasized the nation’s achievements in industrial......

Morocco’s beer production declines amid legal and economic contradictions

Morocco’s beer production has experienced a notable decline, positioning the country as a modest player in regional and global beer markets. A recent report by BarthHaas, a leading global hops supplier, revealed that Morocco produced 818,000 hectoliters of beer in 2024, a drop from 835,000 hectoliters......

Portugal explores energy link with Morocco to bolster grid security

Portugal is considering an electrical interconnection with Morocco as part of its €400 million energy security plan, aiming to strengthen its power grid and prevent major blackouts like the one that affected the Iberian Peninsula in June. During a press conference on Monday, Portugal’s Minister......

Hyundai Rotem eyes role in Morocco’s ambitious railway expansion plan

Hyundai Rotem has expressed strong interest in contributing to Morocco’s comprehensive railway expansion under the country’s Rail Plan 2040. Jeong Hoon Kim, Head of Real Solutions at Hyundai Rotem, hailed Morocco's stable business environment and its growing appeal to foreign investors. Speaking......

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