Latest News Maroc

Airbus has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Casablanca facility, marking a significant step in consolidating its global supply chain. Announced on Monday, the deal highlights Airbus’s commitment to Morocco as a “key country” for expanding its aviation manufacturing capabilities, signaling potential future......

French mobility leader Alstom has committed MAD 100 million ($10 million) to expand its industrial operations in Morocco, establishing the first global production line for multi-platform train driver desks. This strategic move strengthens Morocco's position in the global railway value chain. The investment will also create over 200 direct......

Morocco’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Omar Zniber, reaffirmed on Monday the country’s leadership in promoting humane and dignified governance in migration. Speaking at the launch of the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) 2026 Global Appeal, Zniber announced Morocco as the first contributor......

The Al Moutmir "From Science to Impact" conference, held on Monday in Benguerir, Morocco, served as a platform to discuss the future of African agriculture. The event focused on the transformative role of advanced technologies and innovative approaches in driving sustainable development across the continent's agricultural sector. The......

Morocco’s Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa has acknowledged serious technical errors in the digital system used to determine eligibility for social assistance, warning that the algorithm may unfairly exclude vulnerable households from receiving government support. Speaking before the House of Representatives, Lekjaa admitted that the Unified......

Morocco’s private vocational training sector has reached a significant milestone, with 1,487 institutes now operating across the country. According to Younes Sekkouri, Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, approximately 740,000 young people are enrolled in vocational training programs......

In 2024, Moroccan households enjoyed a notable improvement in purchasing power, fueled by rising incomes and low inflation rates, as highlighted in newly released national accounts data by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP). Household disposable income surged by 6.7%, reaching MAD 1.059 trillion ($114 billion). This increase......

Casablanca has inaugurated its new Hypercentre underground parking facility, aiming to enhance the availability of parking spaces in the city center. Located near the Hyatt Regency Hotel, the parking structure spans two levels, offering 703 parking spaces across approximately 13,000 m² of subterranean area. Above the facility, a public......

Morocco has added a significant new capability to its Black Hawk helicopter fleet. Recoil Aerospace Inc. announced that Moroccan authorities have officially certified its “Tsunami” external firefighting tank, now approved for a capacity of 1,000 gallons (approximately 4,000 liters) under STC SR02584AK, joining a growing list of......

Spain is grappling with a severe shortage of professional drivers, with over 30,000 truck driver positions and 5,000 bus driver roles vacant. To tackle this escalating labor crisis, the country is looking to recruit drivers from Morocco. According to Spanish news outlet La Razon, Moroccan drivers are being considered to fill these critical......

British energy company Sound Energy PLC has announced a major milestone in Morocco’s Oriental region as the Tendrara gas project begins initial commissioning. The first gas has entered the gas gathering system at the TE-5 Horst production concession, preparing for long-term production into the micro-LNG plant. The company, which holds......

HM King Mohammed VI has approved the creation of a National Day of Public Service Mediation, to be observed every year on December 9. The chosen date marks the anniversary of the establishment of Diwan Al Madhalim in 2001, an institution that later evolved into Morocco’s national Ombudsman. Its symbolic timing reflects both......

The death toll from a tragic accident in Fnideq has risen to six, local authorities reported. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 6, when a truck carrying a large load of construction materials collided with two residential and commercial buildings. Initial reports had indicated four fatalities and eight injuries of varying severity. The......