Breaking 15:45 Why Nador West Med is attracting growing global interest 15:05 Morocco strengthens its position as a football hub for African teams 14:45 Crédit du Maroc and AtlantaSanad Assurance Join Forces to Support Morocco’s SMEs 14:28 Morocco Launches Major Study to Measure Sediment Loss in 10 Dams 13:38 Morocco joins Interpol operation targeting terrorism and cross-border crime 11:14 Morocco weather: orange alert for thunderstorms, hail, heat and strong winds 11:11 Morocco showcases its expertise in radioactive waste management 10:55 Casablanca Port congestion: 12-hour waits expose Morocco's logistics challenges 10:01 AVATR Launches in Morocco with Three High-End Electric Models 09:47 Fitch affirms Morocco’s BB+ rating with stable outlook 09:30 Ahmed Reda Chami stresses dialogue after EU Parliame 09:29 Mohamed Bouzoubaa Leaves MAS Fès Presidency but Remains Key Investor 09:15 FBI director praises Moroccan security expertise ahead of 2026 World Cup 08:55 Morocco calls for shift from crisis management to sustainable humanitarian solutions 08:54 Moroccan Dirham Exchange Rates: Bank Al-Maghrib Publishes September 18, 2026 Quotes 08:39 Innov Invest receives top World Bank rating after backing more than 500 startups 08:12 Morocco calls for international code of conduct to protect freedom of navigation 08:08 Spain’s opposition takes Ceuta migration crisis to the European stage 08:04 Morocco: Nasser Bourita Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks 07:47 Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire strengthen military cooperation through joint committee 07:30 Far-right lawmakers intensify criticism of Morocco over Ceuta migration crisis 07:15 Morocco’s leadership highlighted in global efforts to counter hate speech 02:00 Morocco emerges as Africa’s only representative in the Global Public Security Index 01:36 Morocco’s Industrial Production Drops 4.5% as Automotive and Pharma Grow 00:15 Nearly 500 Doctors Set to Join Morocco’s Public Healthcare System in September 23:59 Morocco elected AFRA chair for 2026-2027 as Africa expands peaceful nuclear cooperation 23:50 Ibrahim Taik pursues his rally dream across Morocco’s desert tracks 23:30 Moroccan children enter the digital world earlier as smartphone use and online risks rise 22:59 Morocco-Sweden security cooperation highlighted by arrest of wanted Swedish national 22:20 Bank Al-Maghrib rate expected to remain at 2.25% as investors favor monetary stability 22:05 Morocco’s Oued Beht site uncovers major Bronze Age defensive structures 21:39 SIEMA 2026: Casablanca prepares to host a major showcase for Morocco’s agro-industrial transformation 21:17 Meknes investment potential highlighted by Fes-Meknes Regional Investment Center 20:55 Soukaina Glamour gets five-month prison sentence after Marrakech appeal 20:01 MAS postpones Hamid Hazzaz friendly tournament in Fès 18:59 UAE Moroccan Festival 2026 returns to Casablanca with €250,000 feature race 18:09 Laporta pushes Camp Nou bid for 2030 World Cup final as Morocco and Madrid remain in the debate 17:55 Drâa-Tafilalet drives Morocco’s date sector as 2026-2027 season begins 17:33 Mohamed Tazi, Azura Group founder and pioneer of Morocco’s agro-export sector, dies 17:30 Casablanca police arrest woman suspected of jewelry theft and fake fortune-telling scams 17:15 South Korea targets four African markets with AI, energy and infrastructure opportunities 16:10 Morocco secures $150 million OPEC Fund financing for dam projects

Economy



Economic land in Fez: Experts and academics call for a structural reform to boost investment

The issue of commercial and industrial land, widely regarded as both a key driver and a major obstacle to investment, was at the center of an international conference held on December 19 and 20 at the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences (FSJES) in Fez. The event brought together academics,......

World bank grants $4 million to strengthen climate resilience in Morocco

The World Bank has approved a grant of four million dollars to support Morocco’s efforts to strengthen climate resilience within its agro-food systems. The funding comes from the Livable Planet Fund and provides additional resources to an ongoing national program focused on transforming agricultural......

Morocco becomes Germany’s fourth largest supplier of mandarins

Morocco has strengthened its position in the European agri-food market by becoming the fourth largest supplier of mandarins to Germany, reflecting steady growth in citrus exports over recent years. The increase highlights the country’s expanding role in meeting European demand for fresh fruit. During......

Chinese carmakers expand presence in Morocco with rapid sales growth

Chinese automakers are increasingly establishing themselves in Morocco’s car market, gaining momentum with remarkable sales growth that challenges the dominance of traditional European brands. Over the past year, Chinese manufacturers have moved from being peripheral players to significant competitors......

Moroccan consortium secures $1.29 billion contract for Mohammed V airport expansion

Morocco’s leading construction firms, SGTM and TGCC, have been awarded a landmark MAD 12.87 billion ($1.29 billion) contract to construct the new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport. The ambitious project, part of the kingdom’s long-term “Airports 2030” strategy,......

Ryanair announces fifth base in Rabat with $200 million investment

Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth base in Morocco, located in Rabat, starting April 2026. The new base will operate two aircraft and represents an investment of $200 million, offering 20 routes in summer 2026, including seven new connections to major European destinations such as Milan Bergamo,......

Financial concentration and governance behind Sothema’s acquisition of Soludia

The pharmaceutical sector in Morocco is increasingly moving beyond its traditional role as a pillar of public health. Over the years, it has become a strategic space for capital concentration, where value is created, consolidated and transferred through large-scale financial operations, often with limited......

ACWA Power and AfDB join forces to tackle Africa’s energy and water challenges

ACWA Power and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a $5 billion framework agreement aimed at accelerating large-scale projects in the energy and water sectors across Africa. The deal, finalized during the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, underscores the urgent need to address Africa’s......

Bank Al-Maghrib maintains interest rate at 2.25% amid low inflation and steady growth

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has opted to keep its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing Morocco’s subdued inflation and firm economic growth as reasons for maintaining monetary stability. The decision was announced during the central bank’s final quarterly board meeting of 2025, held in Rabat. Low......

Morocco’s economic growth forecasted to reach 5% in 2025

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has projected Morocco’s economic growth to hit 5% in 2025, driven by robust non-agricultural activity and a recovery in agriculture. The central bank presented this outlook during its final quarterly board meeting in Rabat. Growth is expected to remain solid in the medium......

Morocco-China: 7th joint commission on economic cooperation held in Beijing

The seventh session of the Joint Commission on Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation between Morocco and China took place on Tuesday in Beijing. The session, part of the ongoing strategic partnership established in 2016, was co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour,......

Morocco ranks 58th in global crypto adoption, with strong usage but weak regulation

Morocco has been ranked 58th in the 2025 World Crypto Rankings, a comprehensive assessment by Bybit and DL Research that evaluates crypto adoption across 79 countries. The study uses 28 indicators and 92 data points to analyze four key areas: user penetration, transactional use, institutional readiness,......

Money laundering: Morocco ranks among top 10 safest African countries

Morocco has been recognized as one of the safest African countries in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, according to the Basel Index 2025. Ranked 100th out of 177 countries worldwide, Morocco is positioned in a moderate vigilance zone at the global level, reflecting ongoing......

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