Ahead of Moroccan Sept elections, Religious authorities shield mosques from political influence

Morocco’s Minister of Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq has instructed imams, prayer leaders and muezzins to abstain from political activity ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for Sept. 23, 2026, according to a ministry circular reported by local media. The directive was sent to staff at the ministry’s central, regional and provincial offices and serves as a […]

COVID-19: Moroccan company develops UV disinfecting machines

A Fez-based Moroccan company has successfully designed and manufactured “fast, efficient and inexpensive” ultraviolet disinfecting machines. The devices manufactured by “Atlas Invention” allow to “deeply” disinfect an average-sized room in just about fifteen minutes, according to the company officials. Unlike conventional devices using vaporization, UVC devices emit ultraviolet rays using variable electric power lamps. These […]

Tourism, Morocco’s leading revenue source

Morocco’s tourism continues its impressive performance with 2.4% increase in receipts by the end of March 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, with nearly 24.63 billion dirhams (approximately $2.5 billion), the foreign exchange office said. Tourism has emerged as Morocco’s leading revenue source, surpassing key sectors including automotive, chemicals, food, information technology, and […]