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Morocco’s Nador West Med port is entering its final phase and is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026, equipment minister Nizar baraka said. “Construction is complete. We are now moving into the operational phase with leading international partners,” Baraka told members of Parliament, confirming agreements with major global players, including French […]
The Spanish Civil Guard announced on Wednesday that a criminal network specialized in hashish trafficking with the help of drones has been dismantled, thanks to collaboration with the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie. This operation, carried out within the framework of security cooperation between the Civil Guard and the Royal Gendarmerie, successfully neutralized the cross-border drug trafficking […]
Direct air links between Morocco and Israel could soon return after they have been suspended on October7, 2023, according to Israeli media. Israeli Channel 12 said Morocco will reopen its skies to Israeli travelers this week, making it the first Muslim-majority country to restore flights with Israel since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict. The […]
Morocco’s dirham has maintained remarkable stability over the past decade while currencies of competitors Turkey and Egypt collapsed, creating apparent price advantages for those nations’ exports. However, exchange rate dynamics reveal far more complexity than nominal depreciation suggests, notes Media 24 news outlet in an analysis. Over 2015-2024, the dirham depreciated just 0.7% against the […]
BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd., a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) group & a world leader in the manufacturing of tactical drones, has trained Moroccan engineers in preparation for the launch of SpyX drone production plant in the North African Kingdom. On its official LinkedIn page, the Israeli company said that it hosted a team […]
Moroccan Phosphates OCP group has expanded the list of its compound fertilizers with a new hybrid fertilizer developed for the European market, according to international press reports. OCP already produces binary fertilizers Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Mono-Ammonium Phosphate (MAP), and full phosphate blend Triple Super Phosphate (TSP). The new product (NP 5-42) is a binary […]
Morocco’s Dakhla Atlantic Port, now 45% complete, is emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s strategy to integrate its southern provinces into global trade and energy networks, with completion targeted for early 2029. Located 40 kilometers north of the city of Dakhla in the Oued Eddahab region, the port is part of King Mohammed VI’s […]
Morocco’s judicial system has reached a pivotal moment in its modernization journey, according to the 2024 annual report from the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power, as covered by Ahdath Al Maghribia newspaper. The report reveals a fundamental shift from descriptive observation to analytical evaluation based on precise numerical indicators, enabling objective measurement of court […]
Morocco’s coastal and artisanal fishing sector generated close to 9 billion dirhams (approximately $900 million) through October 2025, marking a 3% decline from the same period last year, according to data from the National Office of Fisheries (ONP). The sector’s overall catch volume dropped more significantly, falling 14% year-over-year to reach 948,177 tons. This disparity […]
Morocco is now offering free electronic visas (e-Visas) to fans who are planning to attend Africa Cup of Nations (AFCAN-2025) due in the North African Kingdom from Dec. 21, 2025, to Jan.18, 2026. The waiver decision was announced Tuesday by the Local Organizing Committee in coordination with Moroccan authorities and the Confederation of African Football […]