After failing Morocco’s medical school entrance exam twice, Oumaima Boumlik turned to engineering. In France, she found a program far removed from the data science she wanted to study. She then taught herself in the evenings and on weekends.
In Madrid, Spanish defense companies are preparing a record-breaking trade fair. Across the Strait, Morocco is seeking to attract the same manufacturers and their investments. The industrial rivalry could now play out at sea as well.
At the French Senate on October 28, Christian Cambon denounced what he said were inadequate economic benefits from French funding for solar projects in Morocco. The Noor complex in Ouarzazate is one example: loans from the French Development Agency and construction work awarded to Spanish companies.
MoroccoA recent report warns of the consequences of a possible war between Morocco and Algeria, indicating that it "would lead to new waves of migration to Europe and disrupt trade in the Mediterranean".
MoroccoDonald Trump’s decision to soon impose tariffs on products exported to the United States is causing concerns among Spanish olive oil producers and exporters who fear that this situation will benefit Morocco.
SportAdil Rami made a name for himself at Lille (LOSC), becoming one of the best defenders in Ligue 1, before later joining FC Seville. The player of Moroccan origin, who won the 2018 World Cup with the French national team, could have played for Morocco.
FranceVatry (Marne) airport will lose its two lines, including one to Morocco, operated by the Ryanair airline from March 29 next. The Irish airline justifies this decision by the increase in the solidarity tax on airline tickets in France, included in the 2025 budget.
MoroccoThe real estate market in Morocco has seen a significant rebound in activity in the fourth quarter of 2024, after a more subdued period. The figures speak for themselves. The real estate asset price index rose by 1.1%, driven by the good performance of all property categories.
SportJulien Mesbahi , defender of the Dutch club Twente, has decided to represent the national teams of Morocco. This choice comes as the player, of Moroccan origin, was also eligible for the Netherlands.
MoroccoThe SDL Rabat Région Aménagements has awarded contracts for the installation of a modern video surveillance system in the city of Rabat.
MoroccoThe severe drought affecting Morocco has apparently not impacted olive oil exports to the European Union, which have recorded a notable increase at the beginning of the current campaign. A situation that has led to a surge in the prices of this product on the local market, far exceeding 100 dirhams per liter.
MoroccoIn Rabat, demolition operations are not well received by the group of the Federation of the Democratic Left (FGD) within the City Council and by the inhabitants and merchants occupying the targeted buildings. They question the legality of these operations.
MoroccoFor about ten years, the Russian automobile manufacturer Kamaz, a leader in the production of heavy trucks, has been seeking to establish itself in Morocco, one of its priority expansion markets in Africa. It has not given up on this ambition.