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Morocco’s RS Berkane won the 2024/25 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup, the third in the team’s history, on aggregate in a tense and emotional final clash. The victory was snatched in Zanzibar on Sunday, after RS Berkane held SIMBA SC to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final, following their win […]
A US Congressional delegation led by Representative Ronny Jackson met with Rachid Talbi Alami, Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives, to discuss regional security and bilateral cooperation. Jackson, a member of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, led the delegation in a working lunch focused on shared strategic priorities, including security in the […]
Nearly 17,000 Brazilian tourists visited Morocco during the first four months of this year, said Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), noting that this number represents a 48 % increase compared to same period of last year. In April, Brazilian tourist arrival spiked by 41% to reach 4,870 tourists against 3,465 in April 2024. Yet, inbound […]
Morocco has emerged as the world’s third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, driven by robust demand from European markets and a strategic shift toward high-value varieties, Morocco’s agri food export agency Foodex said. The North African country now holds an 11% share of the global fresh tomato export market, trailing only Mexico and the Netherlands, according […]
U.S. strategic bomber B-52 has integrated Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16s fighter jets in support of African Lion military exercise 2025, said The B-52 bomber is a long-range subsonic jet. It can carry up to 32,000 kg of weapons and has a typical combat range of around 14,200 km without aerial refueling. More than 10,000 […]
Morocco’s telecommunications regulator ANRT has received formal notification of a groundbreaking infrastructure sharing deal between the country’s two major telecom operators. Itissalat Al-Maghrib (IAM/Maroc Telecom) and Wana Corporate (Inwi) plan to create two joint ventures that could reshape the sector’s competitive landscape. The proposed partnership involves establishing “FiberCo” and “TowerCo,” both equally owned by the […]
Morocco has claimed the top spot as the most cost-effective country for automobile manufacturing, with its labor costs per vehicle, in addition to its modern production facilities, streamlined designs, and reliable supply chains, according to a recent global report by consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The study, which examined over 250 vehicle assembly plants worldwide, found […]
Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Potable Water (ONEE) has secured €300 million in financing from European institutions to modernize the country’s electrical infrastructure, marking a significant step in the kingdom’s renewable energy transition. The funding package combines €170 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB), €130 million from Germany’s KfW development bank, and support […]
The sustained socio-economic and cultural momentum underway in the Moroccan Sahara, thanks to the new development model launched by King Mohammed VI in 2015, was highlighted at a regional seminar of the UN Committee of 24 (C24), held in Dili, Timor Leste May 21-23. In an address at the seminar, Member of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab […]
Morocco’s National airline Company has partnered with Touch Inflight Solutions firm to deliver best inflight entertainment (IFE) services that will improve the passenger experience and position Royal Air Maroc as a leader in African aviation. As Morocco’s tourism industry is thriving and the 2030 World Cup expected to place a global spotlight on the country, […]