Presented in 2020 as the first aircraft in a future Moroccan spy plane fleet, the Gulfstream G550 registered as N527GA was due to be delivered as early as 2021. Six years later, the US aircraft register indicates that it still belongs to L3Harris.
British imports of Moroccan peppers rose by 60% in one season. With 10,400 tonnes delivered, Morocco is now less than 1,000 tonnes behind Germany and could take third place as soon as next season.
The Spanish government is preparing a decree-law that will make it possible to greatly speed up returns to Morocco. Some asylum seekers could be expelled before their procedure is complete, with their cases continuing to be examined after they leave Spain.
SpainFerry cancellations between Motril and Al Hoceima are sparking outrage among many MREs from the Rif region. During peak Operation Marhaba, several travelers are forced to change ports, facing longer routes and additional expenses.
MoroccoCentrale Danone has applied a new pricing structure to several dairy products in Morocco. The increases, which came into effect on July 7, range from 50 cents to 1 dirham depending on the product, causing frustration among merchants and consumers already facing the high cost of living.
MoroccoThe government has adopted a draft decree paving the way for a new generation of biometric Moroccan passports. The future document will need to incorporate more advanced security standards, with a transition period for passports already in circulation.
FranceMREs settled in France must be careful about their bank accounts opened in Morocco . For the French tax administration, an account held abroad must be declared every year. In case of oversight, the fine can reach 1,500 euros per undeclared account.
SportMorocco exits the World Cup in the quarter-finals after its defeat against France. Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledges the disappointment, but refuses to see it as a setback. For him, this generation must continue to grow to aim for titles.
MoroccoThe ONCF is preparing a new generation of stations designed to support the expansion of the high-speed rail network. Nine sites are involved between Mohammedia and Nouaceur , with buildings integrating solar energy, digital tools, Wi-Fi and modern accessibility standards.
MoroccoAbdelilah Benkirane published a brief clarification after the controversy sparked by a word used during a meeting in Essaouira. The PJD secretary general says he maintains his remarks, but withdraws the contested term and offers his apologies.
MoroccoMarrakech no longer attracts footballers for just a few days of rest. The city has become a playground, padel court and above all a real estate investment hotspot for many former and current players, with prices soaring in certain neighborhoods.
SportThe battle to host the 2030 World Cup final is intensifying between Morocco and Spain. According to Spanish press, Casablanca has now gained a serious advantage thanks to an influence campaign conducted among several blocs within the FIFA Council.
SportJust hours before the quarter-final between Morocco and France, part of the French press chose to highlight controversies surrounding the Lions of the Atlas rather than their sporting performance. Security, the Hakimi affair, supposed tensions: the framing raises questions.