Economy



Operation Marhaba 2026 logs record-breaking influx of Moroccan diaspora amid enhanced reception measures

Operation Marhaba 2026 continues to experience a massive surge of travelers, with numbers of Moroccans residing abroad returning to the Kingdom for their summer holidays reaching 1,862,609 individuals by July 20. This figures marks a 1.04 percent increase compared to the same timeframe last year, driven......

Moroccan Tourism Surges as Visitor Arrivals Reach 9.4 Million and Revenues Exceed 53.8 Billion Dirhams

Morocco's tourism industry has maintained its exceptional upward trajectory, with border arrivals reaching approximately 9.4 million visitors by the end of June 2026, marking a 6 percent year-on-year increase. According to the latest economic outlook report published by the Directorate of Studies......

Morocco-Africa: 27 Years of Investments, Partnerships, and South-South Cooperation

Since His Majesty King Mohammed VI ascended to the throne in 1999, Africa has gradually become one of the key pillars of Morocco's foreign and economic policy. Over the course of twenty-seven years, this orientation has transcended traditional diplomatic frameworks to take the form of a strategy combining......

Automotive, Aerospace, Batteries: How Morocco is Establishing Itself as a Regional Industrial Power

In just over two decades, Morocco has profoundly transformed its industrial profile. Long dominated by low-value-added activities, its productive base now hosts complex manufacturing chains in the automotive, aerospace, and more recently, electric battery technologies. This evolution reflects a long-term......

Airbus Executive Praises Morocco's Rise as a High-Tech Industrial Hub Under Royal Leadership

Morocco has successfully cemented its status as a leading high-tech industrial powerhouse, particularly within the aerospace and automotive sectors, driven by the visionary leadership of King Mohammed VI, according to Gabriel Semilas, Head of Airbus for Africa and the Middle East. In a recent interview......

La Mamounia and Royal Mansour Named Among the World's Best Hotels for 2026

Morocco’s tourism sector has achieved another major international milestone, with Marrakech’s iconic properties, La Mamounia and Royal Mansour, securing coveted spots among the world’s top 100 hotels for 2026 by the prestigious American magazine Travel + Leisure. The annual ranking,......

Morocco Ranks Among Highest Globally for Corporate Income Tax After Rate Rise to 35 Percent

Morocco has joined the ranks of nations with the highest corporate income tax rates worldwide after raising its statutory corporate tax rate by one percentage point to 35 percent, according to the latest Corporate Tax Statistics 2026 report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and......

World Bank Report: Moroccan Economy Records Fastest Growth in Over a Decade

The Moroccan economy is expanding at its fastest pace in more than ten years, heavily propelled by a boom in infrastructure investments and a notable recovery in the agricultural sector, according to a recent World Bank report. Released in its summer economic update titled "Cementing Growth: Digital......

London Stansted Airport announces the return of daily Royal Air Maroc flights to Casablanca

London Stansted Airport has announced the return of daily Royal Air Maroc flights connecting the British capital with Casablanca, strengthening air links between the United Kingdom and Morocco and providing travelers with an additional option for reaching the North African country. The service is expected......

Zazu selects Morocco to launch digital banking platform after securing $1 million in funding

Morocco is set to welcome a new player in the fintech sector after startup Zazu secured $1 million in initial funding to prepare the launch of its digital banking platform in Morocco and South Africa. The company aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with easier access to financial......

Tanger Med receives investment-grade ratings above Morocco’s sovereign score

Tanger Med is strengthening its position in international financial markets after Tanger Med Port Authority secured credit ratings from two major global rating agencies, a move expected to increase investor confidence and broaden access to international financing. Moody's Ratings assigned the port......

Airbus plans to expand its aviation activities in Morocco

Airbus is considering expanding its industrial and aviation activities in Morocco, highlighting the country's growing aerospace capabilities and its increasingly mature industrial ecosystem. Speaking during the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Gabriel Semelas, Airbus President......

Al Boraq puts Tangier on the global travel map and boosts Morocco's tourism appeal

Morocco's high-speed Al Boraq train is playing an increasingly important role in strengthening Tangier's position as a major tourist destination and a key gateway to the country's most popular cities. A recent report by the British newspaper The Telegraph highlighted the impact of Al Boraq......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.