Volkswagen will take a 49% stake in an industrial project in Kénitra alongside Gotion. The Moroccan site will not produce battery cells; it will supply LFP cathode materials for the German group’s European production chain.
Two US officials responsible for critical minerals and industrial project financing will speak in Marrakech on Wednesday. Washington will present its reshoring strategy, followed by a discussion on financing African projects.
Between January and July, the European Union imported €2.66 billion worth of Moroccan agri-food products. Over the same period, its sales to the kingdom fell by 10%, widening its sectoral trade deficit by €261 million in a year.
MoroccoNorthern Morocco is facing a major housing crisis. Nearly 334,000 apartments remain unoccupied, a situation largely attributed to Moroccans living abroad (MRE), depriving locals of accessible housing.
MoroccoThe Royal Armed Forces (FAR) are accelerating the modernization of their short-range arsenal. Facing a multiplication of low-altitude aerial threats, the Kingdom is diversifying its suppliers and now relies heavily on South Korean and American technologies .
BelgiumBelgian airspace is paralyzed this Tuesday, June 2 by a surprise social movement. This force majeure situation directly impacts Royal Air Maroc operations, forced to cancel several connections from Morocco.
MoroccoAn intense heat wave and violent winds are hitting Morocco. With temperatures approaching 44°C, authorities ban swimming on almost the entire Atlantic coastline for Tuesday and Wednesday.
SportThe Lions of the Atlas face Madagascar this Tuesday in Rabat. A crucial friendly match for the Moroccan national football team that is fine-tuning its final preparations before flying to the United States to compete in the 2026 World Cup .
MoroccoThe first admission results on Parcoursup are revealed this Tuesday, June 2, opening an important phase for more than one million candidates for higher education in France. Among them are also Moroccan high school students, but not all go through the same procedure.
MoroccoMorocco ranks fourth among the continent’s most performing nations in 2026. A position strengthened by its recent status as Africa’s leading industrial economy, surpassing countries like South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria.
MoroccoThe imminent connection of Marrakech to the Safi desalination plant marks a turning point. This strategic infrastructure will guarantee drinking water to more than one and a half million inhabitants, offering a lasting response to regional water stress.
MoroccoBollywood icon Nora Fatehi and national team goalkeeper Yassine Bounou were spotted together in Casablanca. This unexpected encounter has triggered a massive wave of speculation about a possible romance between the two celebrities .
MoroccoThe charred body of a young InDrive driver was discovered in the suburbs of Casablanca. This brutal crime adds to a series of alarming violence targeting transportation professionals, ranging from armed robberies to murders.