Breaking 12:45 Marrakech hosts closure of the 25th AUTEX World Conference on advanced and sustainable textiles 12:00 Jalil Tijani wins over Casablanca audience at Comediablanca 2026 festival 11:52 Initio feel lab uses brain signals for fragrance testing 11:42 Morocco education council urges framework to regulate school AI use 11:36 Thai golfer records first hole-in-one at Lalla Meryem Cup 11:18 Casablanca to host women summit morocco 2026 on Atlantic Vision 11:09 Aurora ventures launches pilot program for women entrepreneurs in tech 10:55 Morocco and Brazil united by football passion ahead of 2026 World Cup clash 10:55 Tamwilcom launches Jossour 2030 plan to boost financing access 10:38 La Cigogne Volubile returns across ten Moroccan cities 10:09 U.S. ambassador Buchan received by HM King Mohammed VI as ties with Morocco emphasized 10:02 Fes festival showcases female voices across diverse traditions 09:57 German ambassador praises universal poetry at Fes festival 09:48 Nearly three tonnes of cannabis resin seized in Casablanca 09:41 Morocco police design new stadium security strategy in Rabat 09:36 Morocco education system faces deep learning crisis from primary school 09:32 Soueast Marks first year in Morocco with S08 DM launch 09:23 Africa calls for stronger role in global tax governance 09:18 Festival of Fes trio performance blends musical traditions 09:09 Marrakech launches first international MBD padel festival event 09:03 FRMF president fouzi lekjaa must wait until september for fourth term bid 08:50 Darija day expands diaspora cultural competition across Europe 08:40 Morocco family businesses drive jobs and wealth despite succession risks 08:32 Africa pushes for greater influence in shaping its future 16:20 Morocco prosecutors ordered to tighten control over electoral lists 15:49 United States plans regional drone training center in Morocco 15:30 Morocco tourism reaches 7.7 million visitors by May 15:19 Morocco suspends shellfish harvesting in Sidi Daoud Cap Beddouza over marine toxins 15:15 Moroccan YouTuber arrested following animal welfare complaint 15:04 Casablanca waste management contract shortlist narrows to three bidders 14:52 Paris Peace Forum opens in Rabat on resilient transitions 14:40 Morocco wins overwhelming ECOSOC seat with 178 votes 14:30 Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with Embraer E190 delivery 14:17 Moroccan RNI announces candidates for the 2026 legislative elections 14:00 Family businesses account for 93% of Morocco’s economic fabric

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Morocco family businesses drive jobs and wealth despite succession risks

Family-owned companies dominate Morocco’s economy, accounting for 92.9% of all businesses, generating 60.5% of national value added, and employing approximately 6.3 million people, or nearly 65% of the national workforce. These findings emerge from the first nationwide study focused on the economic......

Africa pushes for greater influence in shaping its future

African leaders, policymakers, and development experts are increasingly advocating a model of growth that places African priorities at the center of international decision-making. Discussions at the Paris Peace Forum Spring Meetings in Rabat focused on how the continent can respond to geopolitical tensions,......

Casablanca waste management contract shortlist narrows to three bidders

Casablanca’s municipal waste management contract has entered its final selection phase after authorities reduced the list of contenders to three companies following technical evaluations. The contract, valued at approximately $131 million, covers household waste collection and urban cleaning services......

Paris Peace Forum opens in Rabat on resilient transitions

The Paris Peace Forum opened its 2026 spring meeting in Rabat, bringing together international officials, researchers, investors, and civil society actors to examine how societies can adapt to global disruption. The two-day event focuses on “resilient transitions” and the capacity of governments......

Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with Embraer E190 delivery

Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its regional fleet with the addition of an Embraer E190 aircraft, marking another step in its ongoing capacity expansion strategy. The move is part of a wider effort to modernize operations and increase connectivity across domestic and regional routes. The......

Family businesses account for 93% of Morocco’s economic fabric

Family businesses remain the cornerstone of Morocco’s economy, representing nearly 93% of the country’s entrepreneurial landscape and generating more than 60% of national value added, according to the first comprehensive study dedicated to assessing their economic impact. Presented in Casablanca......

ONCF carries nearly two million passengers during eid travel surge

The national railway operator transported close to two million passengers during the Eid travel period as mobility demand surged across Morocco. The operation covered the peak holiday window and aimed to maintain service continuity across major rail corridors. Between 20 May and 7 June, the railway......

Morocco industry and construction sectors signal moderate second quarter growth

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reported mixed performance across the country’s secondary sector during the first quarter of 2026, while forecasting moderate growth for the second quarter. The assessment covers manufacturing, extractive industries, energy, environmental services,......

Morocco training system leaves most companies without support

Morocco’s continuing workforce training system is failing to reach the vast majority of businesses despite broad participation in its funding mechanism, according to a new assessment by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. The report warns that structural weaknesses are limiting access......

Morocco growth set to reach 5% as agriculture rebounds

Morocco’s economy is expected to expand by 5% in 2026 after an estimated growth rate of 4.6% in 2025, supported by a recovery in agricultural production and continued investment in major infrastructure projects. The latest economic outlook projects that growth will moderate to 3.9% in 2027 but......

Tamwilcom launches Jossour 2030 to drive MAD 300 billion financing

Tamwilcom has unveiled its 2026-2030 strategic roadmap, known as “Jossour 2030,” with the goal of mobilizing MAD 300 billion in financing and generating MAD 170 billion in commitments over the next five years. The Moroccan public financial institution also seeks to stimulate more than MAD......

United States considers new tariffs targeting Morocco over forced labor allegations

The United States is considering the imposition of additional tariffs on several countries, including Morocco, over allegations related to insufficient measures against forced labor in global supply chains. According to a report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Morocco......

Fes to host International conference on social and solidarity economy in November

The city of Fes will host an international conference in November dedicated to the social and solidarity economy, bringing together researchers, experts, and policymakers to discuss its evolving role in Africa and around the world. Scheduled for November 27 and 28, the event will focus on the theme......

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