Morocco could overtake Vietnam and become as soon as this year the destination most sold by Intrepid Travel to its British and Irish clients. The tour operator has just organized its largest familiarization trip in its history there.
More than 100 criminal groups operate on the Costa del Sol, which has become a hub for international drug trafficking. Its proximity to Morocco, Gibraltar and the port of Algésiras facilitates business, but also settling scores between rival networks.
Moroccan textiles are losing ground in their main market as several Mediterranean competitors accelerate. In the first half of 2026, Spanish purchases of Moroccan clothing fell by 3.6%, while those from Turkey surged by nearly 50%.
WorldOCP Nutricrops and Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture have signed a memorandum covering 3.8 million tonnes of phosphate fertilizer. Contrary to initial announcements, this volume is a reference figure: sales will still depend on negotiations with Brazilian operators.
BelgiumA Belgian mutual insurer demanded €14,492.61 from a man receiving a retirement pension in Morocco and disability benefits in Belgium. After four conflicting decisions, the courts ruled that he owed nothing and condemned the mutual insurer.
SpainThe return of Sebta and Melilla to Morocco has abruptly resurfaced in the Spanish debate. An opinion piece published by El País presents this solution as a “historic and realistic” gesture, provoking strong reactions in Spain.
FranceLalla Latifa’s mansion in Neuilly-sur-Seine has changed hands. Listed at €20 million, the 1,325 m² residence belonging to the Moroccan royal family was acquired by a French private buyer whose identity remains confidential.
MoroccoFnac Darty relies on an outsourced call center in Morocco for part of its marketplaces’ customer service. A job posting details the duties carried out from the kingdom for customers and partner sellers.
MoroccoMorocco is extending controls over agricultural water withdrawals from the Meski-Boudnib aquifer in Errachidia province. A third phase of meters equipped with remote reading will make it possible to monitor remotely the volumes of groundwater pumped by farms.
FranceConvicted of a violent robbery, a Moroccan who had lived in France since the age of 3 had lost his residence permit and received an OQTF. The courts acknowledged that he posed a threat to public order, but nevertheless refused to deport him.
WorldTwo Moroccans are among the 201 people detained in Turkey as part of the dismantling of a vast network of fake investment platforms. According to the Istanbul prosecutor’s office, the organization was allegedly run by Israeli nationals and is suspected of taking more than $3 billion from its victims.
SportSpanish football officials are stepping up their statements to secure the 2030 World Cup final. After the federation president, Rafael Louzán, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente now says he has no doubt that Spain will defeat Morocco.
MoroccoMorocco will permanently change its time zone overnight from Saturday to Sunday. At 2 a.m., clocks will be turned back by 60 minutes. The kingdom will then remain on GMT all year round, with no further change during Ramadan.