Economy
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,......
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,......
Marsa Maroc, a leading African port terminal operator, has entered into a strategic agreement to acquire a 45% stake in Boluda Maritime Terminals (BMT), part of Spain’s Boluda Corporación Marítima, for €80 million. This move marks a significant expansion of the Moroccan company’s......
Royal Air Maroc is preparing a major expansion of its international network in 2026 as part of its strategy to position Casablanca as a global aviation hub and reinforce Morocco’s role as a crossroads between continents. Starting next year, the national carrier will introduce a new wave of direct......
Spanish authorities have imposed a substantial fine of more than 64 million euros on Airbnb for publishing advertisements for properties that are not authorized for short-term rental. The sanction comes amid growing concern over Spain’s housing crisis, particularly in major cities and tourist areas. According......
Morocco has strengthened its foothold in the German citrus market, posting record shipments of mandarins and clementines during the 2024/2025 export season. Trade data indicate that the country is moving beyond its traditional destinations and consolidating its position in Europe’s largest economy,......
The Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (FOMICC) opened in Rabat for its third edition, showcasing the growing cultural sector's ambition to play a pivotal role in the national economy. Running from December 11 to 14 at the National Institute of Music and Choreographic Arts (INSMAC),......
The Moroccan investment and export initiative Morocco Now has arrived in Germany as part of a multi-city economic roadshow running from December 8 to 12. The tour aims to promote Morocco’s global investment offer and strengthen its visibility among major economic partners. Led by Karim Zidane,......
Morocco and Germany are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership as senior officials from both countries met in Berlin to discuss new areas of cooperation and investment. The talks brought together Karim Zidane, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, and Reem Alabali-Radovan,......
Morocco is set to revolutionize its trade and energy sectors with the inauguration of two major deepwater ports, Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, as part of its ambitious infrastructure expansion program. These projects solidify Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with......
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......
Spain's authorities are probing whether a recent African swine fever outbreak in Catalonia stemmed from a laboratory incident, as genome analysis points to a research strain rather than wild transmission. The EU's leading pork producer detected the virus in 13 wild boars near Barcelona since......
Morocco’s Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, affirmed on Wednesday in Madrid that the partnership between Morocco and Spain serves as a strategic catalyst to strengthen relations between Africa and Europe. Speaking at the conclusion of the Spain-Morocco business forum, Akhannouch described the current......
