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Morocco continues to shine on the global tourism stage as Marrakech and Fez have been ranked in the top 10 best cities in Africa and the Middle East in the prestigious World’s Best Awards 2025, published by Travel + Leisure magazine. The annual ranking, based on votes from international readers, highlights cities that offer exceptional […]
British Airways has launched a new route from London Gatwick to Rabat, Morocco, starting November 5, 2025. Rabat has become the third Moroccan destination for British Airways, alongside Marrakech and Agadir, reflecting Morocco’s growing tourism appeal, with a 68% increase in visitors compared to 2019. Morocco’s capital city is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, […]
Blu EV, an Egyptian electric mobility company of billionaire Naguib Sawiris, is planning to invest $100 million in Morocco in a project of electric conversion of fuel-powered motorcycles. Its expansion into Morocco is part of a larger plan to grow gradually across MENA. The company is building on its success in Egypt in providing affordable […]
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg have joined forces with Morocco in a strategic alliance aimed at promoting tourism in the north African country. The partnership focuses on expanding market reach, promoting high-end and adventure travel experiences, and positioning Morocco as a top destination for European travelers seeking luxury, culture, and sustainability, Travel and Tour World […]
Morocco and Brazil are charting an ambitious path toward enhanced economic cooperation, with officials pledging to transform historical ties into concrete business opportunities during a high-profile forum in Marrakech on Wednesday. Investment Minister Karim Zidane, addressing over 100 business executives and institutional leaders at the LIDE Forum, positioned Morocco as more than just an African […]
East Africa is experiencing a profound geopolitical shift as Gulf states and Turkey expand their influence through infrastructure, energy, and security investments totaling an estimated $75 billion, according to a new report by the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies. This influx is transforming the region’s political and economic landscape, particularly in fragile states like […]
President Donald Trump has slapped the Algerian and Tunisian regimes with higher tariffs reaching respectively at least 30% and 25% and warned them that any reprisals would draw tougher counter-measures. In separate letters sent to Presidents Abdelmajid Tebboune of Algeria and Kais Saied of Tunisia, Trump notified them that the new higher tariffs take effect […]
The Governing Board of the African Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI) held its 62nd meeting on Wednesday in Rabat to strengthen cooperation among African Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs). The event also seeks to promote transparency and the sharing of best practices, and aspires to enhance the capacities of member SAIs and integrate technologies such […]
Morocco is planning to build a $700 million LNG terminal on its Mediterranean coast, alongside a network of pipelines, a strategic game-changer project that will reshape the regional energy dynamic. The new pipelines will link the future LNG terminal in Nador City directly to an existing pipeline connecting Morocco to Spain. This strategic connection also […]
U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos had met separately with Moroccan Delegate Minister for Investment Karim Zidane and Algerian Secretary of State for Africa Mansouri on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit held lately in Luanda, Angola. The announcements were made by Boulos on his X account. During the U.S.-Africa Business Summit, “I […]