Air Arabia is expanding distribution of its flights through an agreement with Amadeus, announced on October 2. Signed at group level, the partnership—which includes its operations in Morocco—is intended to make it easier for agencies connected to the platform to book and manage trips.
Two 14-year-old students of Moroccan origin were reprimanded after speaking Arabic at a school near Padua. A student union denounced racist remarks. The principal disputes that account and says the intervention was related to their behavior.
The diesel crisis is affecting two of Morocco’s suppliers: Russia, which is extending its export restrictions, and the United States, which has threatened to limit sales. With no refinery operating since the shutdown of Samir, the kingdom depends on cargoes available on the international market.
FranceFrench airports fear further route cuts following tax increases planned in the 2027 budget. The warning concerns regional services, some of which allow Moroccans in France to travel to the kingdom without going through major hubs.
WorldWithout a home or a job, a Moroccan man of around 60 approached the town council in Pieve di Soligo, in northern Italy. He ultimately agreed to return to Morocco, with the trip paid for by the municipality. He left on September 30.
MoroccoMoroccan exports are growing, but not keeping pace with imports. In the first eight months of 2026, the trade deficit widened by 25.4% to 282.6 billion dirhams. Energy and equipment accounted for a particularly large share of the increase.
MoroccoMoroccan and US military personnel are preparing a new round of tests for African Lion 2027. Defense companies are expected to take part in the exercises, testing their equipment alongside the units involved. The first discussions were held in Agadir.
MoroccoTwelve Moroccan pilots and their mechanics are taking part in an exercise with French Rafale jets at Orange Air Base. Facing simulated threats in the air and on the ground, the two forces are working on their coordination so they can eventually carry out joint missions.
WorldDetection, identification and target-tracking equipment dominated the military exports Germany authorised for Morocco in 2025. Berlin granted 26 individual licences worth a total of €19.27 million.
SpainA 16-year-old boy under protection in Ceuta and holding residence documents says he was beaten and sent back to Morocco. Deputy Enrique Santiago is demanding explanations from the Spanish government and calling for the teenager to be allowed to return.
WorldCasablanca is gaining ground among Canadians, with bookings to Morocco’s economic capital rising nearly 250% in FlightHub’s annual ranking of emerging destinations.
MoroccoMoroccan avocados have found their place in European supermarkets. But the breakthrough is bringing exporters far less than it once did. Caught between advance payments to growers and claims from buyers, one producer describes margins as “minimal.”
MoroccoMark Mateschitz is competing in the Morocco Rally under the pseudonym “Mark Mustermann.” The Red Bull heir wants to attract less attention. His partner, Victoria Swarovski, is also taking part in the event under another name.