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Morocco is entering an advanced stage of demographic transition, with its population aging at a pace that experts warn could strain health and social protection systems, according to a report recently released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The number of Moroccans aged 60 and over reached 5 million in 2024, up from 3.1 […]
The seventh session of the Morocco-China Joint Economic, Commercial, and Technical Cooperation Commission convened Tuesday in Beijing, focusing on deepening strategic partnerships while addressing bilateral trade imbalances. Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour co-chaired proceedings with Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Zhang Li. The high-level session demonstrates both nations’ commitment to pursuing strategic dialogue initiated by […]
Malaysia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc have signed a codeshare agreement aimed at expanding travel options between Africa, Europe and Asia, the carriers announced Wednesday. The partnership, which links the two oneworld alliance members, will allow passengers to book connecting flights between Casablanca and Kuala Lumpur via Doha, London and Paris. Under the deal, Royal […]
Morocco’s pepper exports hit nearly 190,000 metric tons during the 2024-2025 season, generating more than $240 million and marking the fifth consecutive record, the foreign exchange regulator said. The volume represents a 3.7% increase over last year and caps an average annual growth rate of 13% over the past five years, the regulator said in […]
Weeks of rainfall have slightly eased Morocco’s water crisis, adding more than 105 million cubic meters to dam reserves since mid-November, but overall storage remains at 31.5% only after years of drought. Official figures show national reservoir levels rose from 5.176 billion cubic meters on November 10 to 5.281 billion cubic meters by December 15, […]
Morocco has secured €450 million funding from German Development Bank (KfW) under three agreements inked Tuesday in Rabat by Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa and Director of the German Bank for North Africa Daniela Beckmann. KfW is providing Morocco €100 million to enhance the Kingdom’s resilience to climate change and supporting […]
As Morocco’s tourism and travel industry are booming, IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced plans to launch a luxury hotel in Morocco in Q4 2026. IHG said it signed a franchise agreement with Sirayane Hospitality, a local hospitality investor and operator, to develop Kimpton Marrakech, a 67-key luxury […]
Morocco’s Foreign Exchange Office has introduced groundbreaking reforms allowing accredited agents to utilize electronic payment terminals for currency purchases against dirhams using international bank cards. Clients can also receive dirham-loaded prepaid cards, creating seamless circuits between international payment methods and the domestic economy. The measure responds to sustained international payment growth. According to the Foreign […]
Morocco has launched a large-scale emergency operation to assist thousands of families affected by severe winter conditions, following the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity said Tuesday. The “Grand Froid” operation aims to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities hit by freezing temperatures, heavy rain and snow across […]
Moroccan telecom operator INWI said on Dec 16 it has landed the MEDUSA submarine cable in Nador, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s international connectivity and its position as a regional digital hub. The cable, developed by AFR-IX telecom, spans more than 8,700 km and is set to become the Mediterranean’s largest connectivity system, […]