In Bouarfa, in the Oriental region, Moroccans living abroad play an essential role in the local economy. The city has 23 money-transfer outlets, while funds sent by the diaspora support families, businesses and part of the construction sector.
In Belgium, 49.5% of women of North African origin are inactive, compared with 22.7% of women of Belgian origin. A study by Ghent University reveals a considerable gap in the labor market, affecting people of Moroccan origin in particular.
Badly burned at the age of 7, Abdelaali El Badaoui began his career cleaning hospitals before becoming a nurse and social entrepreneur. The son of Moroccan shepherds now sits on the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), one of the major institutions of the French Republic.
MoroccoTangier is preparing to welcome vacationers and Moroccans living abroad for the 2024 summer season. The local authorities have finalized the development of the municipal beaches, particularly those of Achakar and Chams, in order to offer vacationers a pleasant and secure setting.
MoroccoIn M’diq-Fnideq, several fast food establishments and ice cream parlors have been temporarily closed due to non-compliance with the legal and organizational regulations in force as part of the inspection controls.
SportThe Moroccan team confirmed its dominance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers by defeating Zambia (2-1) on Friday, June 7 at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir. However, there are still some concerns, particularly in attack.
MoroccoThe project to build a battery manufacturing plant for electric vehicles by the Chinese giant Gotion high tech in Atlantic Free Zone, the free zone of the city of Kenitra dedicated to the automotive sector, will make Morocco the leader in electric mobility in the Middle East and Africa region.
MoroccoPublished in the Official Journal, the joint decision of the Minister of Industry and Trade and his counterpart of Economy and Finance, to apply an anti-dumping duty on imports of Egyptian tomato concentrate is now in effect.
MoroccoWhile Morocco is gearing up to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup, Maroc Telecom, the main provider of stadiums in the kingdom and Moroccans with internet services, is unable to satisfy its customers in terms of internet connection speed. As a result, the kingdom has plummeted in an international ranking.
MoroccoTaxi drivers have been sanctioned in Marrakech for unjustifiably increasing their fares. Licenses have been revoked from drivers at the Bab Doukkala station.
MoroccoNearly a year after its launch by the National Railway Office (ONCF) and the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Regional Council, the rail link project between Tangier city station and Ibn Battouta airport is making significant progress.
SportAl-Ittihad has decided to part ways with Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah . Although he has helped the team win several titles since his arrival, the club has chosen to end their collaboration.
MoroccoA few days before the arrival of King Mohammed VI , the cities of Tetouan and M’diq are in a state of excitement. As in 2019 and 2023, the sovereign will celebrate Eid al-Adha in Tetouan this year.