Economy
Operation Marhaba 2026 continues to register strong passenger traffic between Europe and Morocco, with more than 2.16 million travelers crossing the Strait of Gibraltar through Andalusian ports during the first two months of the seasonal operation. According to available figures, the five Andalusian......
Morocco has strengthened its position on the global economic freedom landscape, ranking 54th out of 161 countries in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, with a score of 63.74 points, according to data attributed to the British Legatum Institute. The result places Morocco at the top of the North African......
New European Union rules aimed at reducing emissions from maritime transport are becoming an increasingly important factor in competition between ports on both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar. As carbon costs become part of shipping companies' calculations, operators are reassessing routes, transshipment......
Morocco has been included among the governments that met the minimum financial transparency standards set by the U.S. Department of State, according to the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report. The assessment highlights differences across North Africa, with Algeria and Egypt falling short of the required......
Morocco ranked seventh among Arab countries importing Chinese solar panels during the first half of 2026, with imports reaching approximately 0.59 gigawatts, according to figures cited by the specialized energy platform Attaqa. The volume represents an increase of more than 9% compared with the same......
Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 Max 8, marking another step in the Moroccan national carrier’s expansion and modernization strategy. The aircraft, registered as CN-RHR, is expected to bring the total number of aircraft operated by Royal......
Morocco’s budget deficit improved during the first seven months of 2026, falling by 5.5 billion dirhams compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures released by the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR). By the end of July, the deficit stood at 48 billion dirhams, down from......
Tanger Med is strengthening its role in international maritime trade after being added to the updated route of the AE19 service operated by Gemini Cooperation, the shipping alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. The revised service connects the Saudi port of Jeddah with several major Asian ports,......
The cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Morocco continued to rise in 2025, reaching $3.64 per person per day based on purchasing power parity, according to figures cited from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its partners. Despite the increase in the cost of nutritious......
Morocco is consolidating its position as one of Africa’s more diversified economies, supported by a broad export base and strong commercial ties with major international markets. According to data highlighted in Afreximbank’s African Trade Heatmaps 2026, the Kingdom has developed a trading......
Morocco is rapidly strengthening its position in the global automotive industry as it moves beyond traditional vehicle assembly toward electric vehicles, batteries and other advanced components. The Kingdom is attracting growing interest from international investors thanks to competitive production......
Morocco is strengthening its airport infrastructure as international tourism continues to expand and the country prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Kingdom welcomed a record 19.8 million tourists in 2025 and aims to attract 26 million visitors by 2030. At the same time, Moroccan airports......
Marrakech continues to reinforce its status as one of Morocco's most important tourism hubs, recording strong growth in hotel stays during the first five months of 2026. Classified accommodation establishments in the city registered more than 6.05 million overnight stays between January and May,......
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