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Moroccan household purchasing power improved 5.1 points in 2024 compared to 1.8 points in 2023, according to the High Commission for Planning. The enhancement follows consumer price index evolution of just 0.9 percent reached in 2024, significantly below previous years. Household gross disposable income recorded 6.7 percent growth to reach 1,059.7 billion dirhams in 2024, […]
Morocco is celebrating Public Service Ombudsman Day on Dec. 9, after King Mohammed VI gave approval for the celebration. The date carries symbolic and human-rights significance as it marks the establishment of the Diwan Al Madhalim in 2001, and holds a special place in the institution’s memory, a press release from the Kingdom’s Ombudsman said. […]
Resolution 2797 adopted by UN Security Council end of October 2025 on Sahara has been a crowning achievement for Morocco’s diplomatic efforts, says “Geopolitical Desk” media platform, specialized in international relations. The 15-member Security Council endorsed the Sahara resolution with 11 votes in favor to none against, with 3 abstentions (China, Pakistan and Russian Federation). […]
British Sound Energy Company has announced the start of the initial gas commissioning activities at Tendrara Production Concession, affirming that first gas has entered the gas gathering system (“GGS”) in preparation for long term gas production into the micro-LNG plant. Sound Energy retains a 20% equity interest in the Tendrara Production Concession operated by Mana […]
The Royal Moroccan Navy has participated lately in a naval surface fire support (NSFS) exercise with U.S. ballistic missile defense ship USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) while operating in the Atlantic Ocean. This joint exercise, “Handshake’’, involves warships providing artillery or missile fire for troops ashore, practicing coordination with ground forces to simulate clearing enemy […]
Morocco is on the verge of securing UNESCO status for its iconic caftan, a garment that embodies centuries of craftsmanship and cultural identity. The inscription on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage is expected to be announced in the coming days, marking a historic milestone for the kingdom. The caftan, celebrated for its intricate […]
Morocco’s external debt eased slightly in 2024 to $67.99 billion, down from a peak of $69.63 billion in 2023, according to the World Bank, which notes the debt was sustainable. In its International Debt Report 2025, the World Bank notes that the decline marks the end of a three-year upward trend and reflects the kingdom’s […]
Morocco’s parliament validated the 2026 Finance Bill on Friday, December 5, just 47 days after government submission on October 20. The Chamber of Representatives approved the legislation in second reading following Thursday’s green light from the Chamber of Advisors, completing an expedited budget marathon. The rapid adoption enables the current governing majority to implement major […]
Morocco’s industrial and construction sectors displayed overall recovery during the third quarter of 2025 despite marked disparities across branches, with generally favorable prospects for the fourth quarter, according to the High Commission for Planning’s latest economic outlook. Manufacturing production advanced during the third quarter, driven by chemical industry, food industry, and non-metallic mineral products manufacturing. […]
Belgium added Morocco to its list of safe countries of origin for the first time following a decision by the Chamber of Representatives commission on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the federal parliament, despite unfavorable opinion from the General Commissioner for Refugees and Stateless Persons. Asylum and Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt stated that “solid […]