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Morocco’s tourism sector continues its robust growth trajectory, with revenues reaching a record 67 billion dirhams ($7.5 bln) by the end of July 2025, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2024, the ministry of tourism said. This performance reflects the sustained momentum of the sector, driven by both international visitors and […]
Moroccan motorists received welcome relief Monday, September 1, as fuel prices declined for the second time in two weeks, with diesel falling below the psychologically significant 11-dirham threshold. Gasoline prices decreased by 16 cents per liter while diesel recorded a more substantial 30-cent reduction, offering respite to consumers amid economic pressures. A morning survey conducted […]
A preliminary list of Moroccan nationals detained in Iraq for alleged links to the Islamic State (ISIS) has been compiled and is ready for transfer to Moroccan authorities, Al Ahdath Al Maghribia reported. The list includes several high-profile detainees currently held in Nassiriya prison, marking a significant step toward resolving a long-standing humanitarian and legal […]
Morocco’s telecommunications sector demonstrated robust growth during the first half of 2025, with mobile phone subscriptions reaching 58.8 million, marking a 3.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Department of Economic Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF), this achievement represents a historic milestone for the kingdom’s digital infrastructure development. The […]
Morocco’s trade deficit deepened significantly in the first seven months of 2025, reaching 194.9 billion dirhams, up 15.9% from 168.2 billion dirhams recorded during the same period in 2024. This came on the back of a sharp increase in imports, which rose by 8.8% to 469.7 billion dirhams, while exports grew more modestly by 4.2%, […]
Morocco has solidified its position among Africa’s leading wealth centers with 7,500 millionaires, representing a 40 percent increase over the past decade, according to the Africa Wealth Report published recently. This growth trajectory places the kingdom third continentally, behind South Africa’s 41,100 millionaires, Egypt’s 14,800, and ahead of Nigeria’s 7,200 wealthy individuals. Casablanca remains Morocco’s […]
Morocco is a great footballing country, and its third title at the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) confirms its status as the best team, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday in Nairobi. “I am very happy for Morocco, which won its third CHAN title and showed that it fully deserves the trophy,” he said […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the members of the national football team of local players, winners of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN-2024). In this message, the King emphasized that he followed with great pride and enthusiasm “your well-deserved victory in the final of the eighth edition of the African […]
The Moroccan national team of local players won its third African Nations Championship (CHAN-2024) title, writing a new page in Moroccan football history with this historic record. The local Atlas Lions have defeated Madagascar (3-2) in the CHAN 2024 final in Nairobi this Saturday, claiming their third continental title. It was the crowning moment of […]
Morocco’s industrial transformation accelerates through three flagship projects—Midparc aerospace hub, Aït Melloul’s sustainable renovation, and Tanger Tech’s mega-complex—collectively representing the kingdom’s commitment to high-value manufacturing and international competitiveness. These developments exemplify a coordinated strategy combining innovation, sustainability, and workforce development to establish Morocco as a premier industrial destination. Midparc, spanning 124 hectares near Mohammed V […]