Moroccan seasonal workers in Huelva strawberry farms

Morocco loosens Covid-19 restrictions in tandem with vaccine headway

Morocco has loosened a set of anti-coronavirus restrictive measures starting June 1, as it continues its steady campaign to vaccinate its people. Gatherings and activities will be allowed provided they do not exceed 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors, the government said in a statement. Public transport capacity will be raised to 75% and […]

Gnawa Music is Now Part of UNESCO World Cultural List

Morocco’s popular Gnawa musical events have been included in the prestigious UNESCO list Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was made by the UN body’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at a meeting held in the Colombian capital. Gnawa includes a set of musical events, performances, fraternal practices and […]

Morocco to cut budget deficit to 3% in 2026

The Moroccan government expects to cut its budget deficit to 3% of GDP in 2026, from 3.5% this year, as it continues to pursue fiscal consolidation and structural reforms, finance minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui said. The government expects to narrow the deficit thanks to tax reforms, while maintaining support for strategic investments and social programs, […]