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Morocco’s government has mobilized 121,000 hectares of state-owned agricultural land for 1,700 projects representing 24 billion dirhams in global investment and creating approximately 69,000 jobs. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced strengthened mechanisms supporting development and employment in rural and mountainous zones throughout the kingdom. Responding to parliamentary questions regarding policy toward very small and small […]
The airline Ryanair, in partnership with the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), announced on Wednesday at Rabat-Salé Airport the opening of a new base in Rabat from April 2026, its fifth in Morocco, with two aircraft based there, 20 routes operated, and an investment of $200 million. Seven new international routes will connect Rabat to […]
Morocco is a key geopolitical player in the Euro-Mediterranean region, said Spanish geopolitical analyst Francisco Lázaro, in a column published Wednesday in El Correo daily, describing the Kingdom as an emerging regional power, equipped with advanced industrial infrastructure and a diversified economy. Lázaro noted that the Kingdom’s notable economic and military progress, including its attractiveness […]
Significant resources have been mobilized to assist populations affected by the cold wave in 28 prefectures and provinces, covering 243 municipalities and 2,018 localities and douars. According to data from the Ministry of the Interior, 1,482 localities-representing 73.4% of the total- are located at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,499 meters, while 29 localities (1.4%) are […]
A team of U.S. technicians and experts in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), assigned to the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron, are training Moroccan soldiers on tactical skills of mine detection and clearance in desert zones. The training is part of the Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) program with U.S. partner nations. “The HMA missions in Morocco strengthens […]
Morocco and Mauritania discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in decentralization and land-use planning during meetings held recently in Nouakchott between governmental officials. Talks covered prospects of developing a roadmap designed to consolidate ties between both countries’ local authorities in local governance, such as public services, urban development, and land-use planning. In a statement to MAP, the […]
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 […]