Economic diplomacy becomes Morocco’s strategy to strengthen investment appeal

Economic diplomacy is increasingly becoming a key component of Morocco’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global economy, attract foreign investment and develop new international partnerships. As competition between countries for capital, markets and strategic economic alliances intensifies, Morocco is placing greater emphasis......

FFWS MENA 2026: Morocco Achieves a Triple Lead and Aims for Another Global Qualification

Morocco kicks off the autumn season of the Free Fire World Series Middle East and North Africa (FFWS MENA) 2026 on a particularly favorable note. At the end of the first week of competition, three Moroccan teams occupy the top three spots in the regional rankings, confirming the rise of the national esports scene. With 218 points, WASK temporarily......

IMF places Morocco’s fiscal reform agenda among medium-term priorities

Morocco’s fiscal reform agenda has been classified as a medium-term priority by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), distinguishing the country from several major African economies where public finance reforms are considered more urgent. The assessment was included in an IMF report on achieving strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive......

La Mamounia remains among the world’s luxury hotel elite despite ranking drop

La Mamounia in Marrakech has retained its place among the world’s leading luxury hotels, ranking 75th in the second part of the 2026 World’s 50 Best Hotels ranking, which covers properties placed between 51st and 100th. The iconic Moroccan palace was included in the list released this week by The World’s 50 Best Hotels,......

Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi returns to Panathinaikos

Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi is returning to Greek club Panathinaikos after the team officially announced his comeback on Wednesday, following a successful spell with Spanish side Girona. The midfielder had attracted interest from several clubs, including Dutch giants Ajax, but ultimately opted to return to Panathinaikos, a club......

Casablanca breaks into the world’s top 50 financial centres

Casablanca has strengthened its position on the global financial map after climbing seven places in the latest edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), ranking 49th worldwide with a score of 700 points. The Moroccan city had previously ranked 56th with 703 points. Although its numerical score declined slightly, its improved position......

IQOS Makes Its Debut in the Global Top 100 Most Valuable Brands According to Kantar BrandZ 2026

IQOS reaches a new milestone on the international stage. Philip Morris International's (PMI) heated tobacco system is featured for the first time in the Kantar BrandZ 2026 ranking, which lists the 100 brands with the highest value globally. The brand occupies the 74th position in this ranking. This entry into the Top 100 comes as IQOS claims......

Tetouan airport handles nearly 223,000 passengers by the end of July 2026

Tetouan–Sania Ramel International Airport handled 222,974 passengers during the first seven months of 2026, according to data released by Morocco's National Airports Office. The figure represents a 3.6% decline compared with the same period in 2025, when the northern Moroccan airport recorded 231,501 passengers. International traffic......

Morocco and Argentina seek a new economic alliance linking Africa with South America

Morocco and Argentina are seeking to take their economic relationship beyond traditional trade in agricultural commodities and fertilizers, with both countries exploring a broader partnership that could create stronger links between Africa and South America. The initiative was highlighted in the Argentine city of Rosario, where Morocco presented......

Swiss company explores $3.6 billion green hydrogen projects in Morocco

Morocco is attracting renewed interest from international investors in the green hydrogen sector, with Swiss company H2 Global Energy studying two projects in the country that could represent a combined investment of more than $3.6 billion. The proposed developments, planned for Beni Mellal and Tangier, are still at an early stage and do......

Mohammed V airport handles nearly 7 million passengers in seven months

Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca recorded strong growth in passenger traffic during the first seven months of 2026, handling nearly seven million travelers, according to figures released by Morocco’s National Airports Office. The airport welcomed 6,953,695 passengers between January and the end of July, compared with 6,338,610......

Morocco emerges as a major source of migration to Spain while thousands leave

Morocco remains one of the most significant nationalities shaping Spain’s migration landscape, with thousands of Moroccan nationals arriving in the country while a substantial number also leave, according to preliminary data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute. Around 21,100 Moroccans moved to Spain between April and June......

Morocco places energy security at the heart of its strategic sovereignty

Energy security is increasingly becoming a central component of Morocco’s national strategy, extending well beyond the traditional objective of meeting domestic consumption needs. Rising geopolitical tensions, volatile international markets and disruptions to global supply chains have made reliable access to energy a key factor in protecting......

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