Team of the week: from Nador to Ksar El Kebir, the test of action

A new week opens with a distinctly different lineup. The political context marks the end of the “AFCON” phase and the entry into a far more executive sequence. Decisive royal meetings centered on the Port of Nador West Med, a productive Government Council, reinforced diplomatic momentum with Senegal, Rwanda and France, continuous......

Preventive evacuations ordered in Sidi Kacem amid rising sebour river levels

Authorities in Morocco’s Sidi Kacem province have launched a series of emergency measures in response to the alarming rise in water levels of the Sebou River, combining preventive evacuations, road safety actions and protection of residents and property. Local authorities have intensified evacuation operations in areas exposed to flooding......

Fuel prices rise again in Morocco as diesel and gasoline costs increase

After a brief period of decline, fuel prices in Morocco have resumed their upward trend at the beginning of February. Diesel prices increased by approximately 35 centimes per liter, while unleaded gasoline rose by nearly 11 centimes per liter at retail stations starting Sunday, February 1. These adjustments reflect routine periodic updates......

Moroccan lawyers intensify strike, paralyzing courts

The Moroccan Bar Association has announced the continuation of a total work stoppage by lawyers, following a meeting held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Rabat. The association explained that the decision comes due to the absence of concrete measures from the government to address the profession’s demands. Lawyers are opposing draft......

Floods hit Ksar El Kebir: army and rescue teams evacuate residents

Rescue operations are ongoing in Ksar El Kebir as authorities respond to severe flooding caused by heavy rains and rising levels of the Loukkos River. The Royal Armed Forces (FAR), in coordination with local authorities and civil protection units, are conducting continuous interventions to evacuate families trapped in low-lying neighborhoods......

Morocco seen as an essential ally for Spain and the European Union

Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has described Morocco as an essential ally for both Spain and the European Union, highlighting its central role in addressing shared regional and global challenges. Speaking to the press after the 15th session of the EU–Morocco Association Council in Brussels, Albares emphasized......

In Morocco, the budget deficit falls to 3.5% of GDP in 2025

Morocco managed to reduce its budget deficit to 3.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, in line with the targets set by the Finance Law. The deficit reached approximately 60.5 billion dirhams, reflecting an improvement compared with the previous year. This performance was achieved thanks to stronger revenue growth, which slightly......

Rabat hosts the 5th session of the Morocco–France parliamentary forum

The Moroccan Parliament is hosting the fifth session of the Morocco–France Parliamentary Forum on January 29 and 30, in Rabat. The meeting aims to strengthen institutional dialogue and enhance political cooperation between the two countries. The session is co-chaired on the Moroccan side by Rachid Talbi El Alami, Speaker of the House......

HM King Mohammed VI chairs working session on Nador West Med strategic project

HM King Mohammed VI presided over a working session on Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca dedicated to the Nador West Med strategic project, a major new port and industrial complex set to launch operations in the fourth quarter of this year. The initiative forms part of the Royal Vision to strengthen Morocco’s integration into......

Beni Mellal: Investigation opened after death of suspect at regional hospital

Judicial authorities in Beni Mellal have launched an investigation following the death of a person who was under judicial inquiry and later hospitalized at the Regional Hospital Center (CHR), according to official sources. The local police department reported that the individual, who was being investigated in connection with a misdemeanor......

Real estate: Yakeey secures Morocco’s largest series a funding round

Moroccan proptech startup Yakeey has reached a major milestone after securing more than 15 million dollars in a Series A funding round, the largest of its kind ever recorded in Morocco. Backed by a diverse group of investors, the operation marks a decisive step in the company’s ambition to build a transactional infrastructure for the......

RNI leadership transition: Mohamed Chouki emerges as candidate to succeed Aziz Akhannouch

Morocco’s political scene is entering a new phase as the National Rally of Independents (RNI) prepares for a leadership transition. During a meeting held at the party’s central headquarters in Rabat, the RNI’s political bureau approved the submission of Mohamed Chouki’s candidacy for the party’s presidency to......

Visas, residence permits and integration: Moroccans at the center of France’s migration dynamics

Recent official data on immigration in France highlight the central role played by Moroccan nationals in the country’s migration landscape. Whether through short-term mobility, long-term settlement or integration pathways, Moroccans continue to stand out as one of the most prominent non-European communities in the French Republic. After......

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