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Morocco's Strategic Pursuit of Food Sovereignty: Minister of Agriculture Outlines Key Initiatives

In a recent seminar hosted by the National Rally of Independents (RNI), Minister of Agriculture Mohamed Sadiki provided an in-depth overview of Morocco’s ongoing efforts and strategies to secure food sovereignty amidst an era of economic volatility and environmental challenges. Addressing the......

Morocco's Entrepreneurial Surge: OMPIC Reports Nearly 25,000 New Businesses in Q1 2024

In a testament to the Kingdom's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Moroccan Office for Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) has unveiled remarkable statistics showcasing the nation's vibrant business landscape. According to OMPIC's comprehensive dashboard report on enterprise creation,......

The Glorious Return: COD Meknès Reclaims Its Rightful Place in Morocco's Elite Football

In a triumphant moment that sent shockwaves through the Moroccan football landscape, the iconic COD Meknès has secured its long-awaited return to the top flight of the Botola Pro D1 Inwi. The club's dreams were realized on Sunday, May 26th, when a hard-fought 3-3 draw against Olympique Dcheira......

Morocco's Cereal Harvest Faces Arid Blow, Poised for Precipitous Plunge

In a sobering revelation, Morocco's cereal harvest for the 2023/2024 agricultural season is poised to plummet by a staggering 43%, plunging to a mere 31.2 million quintals, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Agriculture. This grim forecast casts a pall over the nation's agricultural......

Forafric Expands Milling Capabilities with Decade-Long Facility Lease

Forafric, a leading agribusiness player with operations in Morocco and across Sub-Saharan Africa, has signed a 10-year renewable contract to lease and operate a milling facility in the Meknès-Fès region. This move is expected to significantly increase the company's milling capacity. This......

Morocco and FAO Lead the Way in Water Conservation and Food Systems Transformation

In a significant move to protect food security and address water scarcity in Morocco and the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region, the Moroccan government and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) signed a groundbreaking agreement on April 24, 2024. The accord, signed during a conference on......

Khalid Benamour Assumes Presidency of Fez-Meknes Regional Tourism Council

In the wake of embezzlement scandals and allegations of mismanagement, the Fez-Meknes Regional Tourism Council has chosen Khalid Benamour as its new president in hopes of restoring integrity and good governance.  Benamour was unanimously elected on Monday during a gathering of tourism stakeholders......

Fez-Meknes Tourism Leadership in Turmoil: The Dual Council Dilemma

The enchanting city of Fez, Morocco, with its ancient medinas and rich cultural tapestry, has long been a magnet for tourists. However, recent years have seen the rise of unsettling challenges, including accusations of mismanagement, corruption, and governance failures at the local level. This week......

Revitalizing Tourism in Meknes: Strategies Explored at January 2024 Business Event

Experts convened in Meknes last month to discuss opportunities for reinvigorating the tourism industry in Morocco's historically significant yet underappreciated capital city. The Meknes Business Event, held in January 2024, provided a platform for industry leaders and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas......