Volkswagen is preparing to make a direct entry into Morocco’s battery materials industry. Its subsidiary PowerCo wants to take a 49% stake in a planned company in Kénitra, which will produce 100,000 tonnes of LFP cathode materials a year.
The Élysée has proposed the third week of January 2027 for King Mohammed VI’s state visit to France. The trip is expected to be marked by the signing of an unprecedented treaty between the two countries, whose text is nearly complete.
The main Béni Moussa canals will be fitted with automated gates and operated in real time. The network serves a 69,600-hectare agricultural area in Tadla, where 27,000 hectares have already switched, or are switching, to drip irrigation.
MoroccoRoyal Air Maroc is set to expand its network to the Middle East at the end of June 2026. The Moroccan airline will offer four new routes to Iraq via a code-sharing agreement with Qatar Airways .
SportBritish actor Kit Harington made a sensation at MetLife Stadium in New York. During Morocco’s entry into this World Cup, the star displayed himself wearing the national jersey.
SpainThe price gaps between Spanish agricultural products and Moroccan imports are causing major concern in the sector. Production costs and consumers’ limited budgets disadvantage local supply against this fierce competition.
SportThe unexpected draw between Spain and Cape Verde caused a real earthquake in the world of sports betting. Confident of a victory for Lamine Yamal’s teammates, an individual saw his colossal bet vanish into thin air.
MoroccoThe importance of advance planning marks the start of Operation Marhaba 2026 (MREs). For departures between Europe and Morocco, three specific maritime crossings concentrate the vast majority of advance reservations.
MoroccoChinese manufacturer Hunan Zhongke Electric Co., Ltd. has officially confirmed the abandonment of its investment project on Moroccan soil. This decision was validated during a board of directors session held on June 12, 2026.
MoroccoAfter strikes that recently disrupted maritime links between Tarifa and Tanger Ville, traffic is resuming normally. Authorities are working to correct past malfunctions and streamline the reception of millions of travelers expected this summer.
FranceDuring the football World Cup, Montpellier police are preparing ahead. Morocco and Algeria matches will be subject to enhanced vigilance to prevent potential damage in the city center, reassuring local merchants.
FranceMoroccan retirees living alone in France can benefit from French financial aid if they wish to spend more time in Morocco. However, this allowance remains reserved for very specific profiles.
SportBehind the scenes, Paris FC’s management is anticipating a possible departure of coach Antoine Kombouaré. Parisian executives have already activated concrete leads and met with coach Walid Regragui .