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Morocco’s dirham strengthens against dollar, slips slightly versus euro in July

The Moroccan dirham exhibited mixed performance in July 2025, strengthening by 1.3% against the US dollar while depreciating by 0.2% against the euro, according to the latest economic review by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). These shifts coincided with a 1.5% rise in the euro’s value against the dollar. The......

Hassan Baraka becomes first Moroccan to swim around Manhattan

Moroccan endurance swimmer Hassan Baraka has made history by completing the 48.5-kilometer swim around Manhattan Island in New York, becoming the first athlete from Morocco to achieve this feat. Baraka began his challenge late Friday morning, starting from the southern tip of Manhattan and swimming......

Collision in Béni Mellal: Policeman killed, motorcyclist on the run

A tragic accident struck the city of Béni Mellal on Saturday night when a police officer in his thirties lost his life after being hit by a speeding motorcycle. The officer, who was on duty at the time, suffered fatal injuries from the impact. According to local sources, the motorcyclist was......

Akhannouch resumes dialogue with unions on pension reform

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired on Thursday a meeting of the National Commission in charge of monitoring the pension reform file, bringing together representatives of major trade unions. The session followed the conclusions of the April 2025 meeting of the High Commission for Social......

Morocco launches global search for mystery hotel inspectors to boost tourism quality

Morocco’s national tourism development agency has initiated a worldwide call for firms specializing in mystery guest evaluations to assess service quality at hotels and accommodations throughout the country. The initiative aims to ensure that Morocco’s hospitality offerings meet international......

Morocco strengthens cannabis industry ties with B2B mission to Amsterdam

The Moroccan National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRAC) will lead a delegation of more than twenty companies to Amsterdam to strengthen ties with the Dutch cannabis market. The Moroccan cannabis industry will be showcased at the Park Centraal Amsterdam hotel during a professional......

Operation Marhaba 2025 sees a 10% rise in passenger numbers during its first phase

Operation Marhaba 2025 has welcomed over 3.16 million passengers at Morocco’s ports and airports during its first phase, marking a 10% increase compared to last year. The annual initiative, now in its 25th edition, began on June 10 and spans 26 reception sites across Morocco and key European countries. Tangier......

Marrakech: Five-year prison sentence for secretly filming Airbnb tourists

The Court of First Instance in Marrakech sentenced a man to five years in prison and a fine of 500,000 dirhams for secretly recording foreign tourists in a villa rented through Airbnb. The case began on June 28, when tourists from the United States and Switzerland filed a complaint after discovering......

Morocco braces for avocado losses as climate impacts harvest

Moroccan avocado producers are bracing for a significant reduction in harvest volumes for the 2025–2026 season, following successive heatwaves that struck the country in late June and early August. According to estimates from the Moroccan Avocado Association, reported by specialized outlet Freshplaza,......

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