coronavirus-maroc

Covid-19: Some 40 cases of UK variant detected in Dakhla – Official

Some 40 cases of the UK variant of the Covid-19 have been detected in Dakhla, announced Monday the Regional Health Director of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, Salima Saâsaâ. The health condition of those tested positive for this variant is “stable” and does not cause any concern, Saâsaâ told the press, adding that patients were placed in sanitary […]

Morocco’s central bank keeps key rate steady at 2.25% amid geopolitical pressures

The Moroccan central bank, Bank Al Maghrib, kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent following its third quarterly board meeting of 2026, citing elevated uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions and their impact on global supply chains and key inputs for domestic industries. In a statement after the meeting, the central bank said the […]

Energy, commodities imports deepen Morocco’s trade deficit

Morocco’s trade deficit deepened 56% to 215 billion dirhams ($20 billion) up to August amid soaring prices of refined energy products, wheat and ammonia in the international market. Energy imports increased 128% to 103 billion dirhams in the first eight months this year, partly because Morocco imports all of its refined gas and fuel oils, […]