easyJet must decide in the coming weeks which capacity it will retain in its schedule. Fuel costs and late bookings are weighing on those decisions, as Morocco is among the destinations where demand has been hit by the conflict in the Middle East.
The appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has opened a debate about the place of women in Morocco. In an analysis published on October 3, Deutsche Welle examines the possible effects of this first female head of government on attitudes, laws and the makeup of the next government.
Using a Moroccan bank card in the UAE—or a UAE card in Morocco—could become possible as the two central banks study ways to connect their payment systems and strengthen banking cooperation. Two agreements announced on October 3 set out plans to bring the systems closer together.
MoroccoThe Minister of Transport, Abdessamad Kayouh, unveiled the future face of the Moroccan rail network. By 2030, the high-speed line will connect Kenitra to Marrakech in two and a half hours, compared to six hours today, radically transforming national mobility.
MoroccoSpecialists have reconstructed the face of a woman who lived 6,400 years ago in Morocco. Discovered in Skhirat-Rouazi, this Neolithic ancestor reveals the secrets of her physical appearance and her complex genetic origins.
MoroccoThe Minister of Transport, Abdessamad Kayouh, has confirmed that the new Rabat-Salé terminal is 99% complete. Scheduled for next June, this infrastructure will increase the site’s annual capacity to five million passengers.
MoroccoIn Agadir, a residence imposes an ultra-strict access control. Systematic registration of identities, prior agreement of residents and prohibition of real estate agents: these new rules are the subject of a lively debate between private security and respect for individual freedoms.
MoroccoAfter serving a three-month prison sentence in Salé, the Algerian content creator Raouf Belkacemi has regained his freedom. He had been convicted of indecent exposure in a stadium in Rabat.
SportNational coach Mohammed Ouahbi has begun a two-week European tour . This trip aims to supervise the Moroccan internationals before finalizing the definitive list for the 2026 World Cup organized in North America.
MoroccoCar rental agencies in Tangier are calling for the intervention of the Ministry of Justice. They denounce the seizure of their vehicles involved in legal cases, a practice that threatens the survival of their local businesses.
SportThe new coach of the Atlas Lions, Mohammed Ouahbi, has chosen Norway for a final friendly match on June 7th. This match will serve as a dress rehearsal before departing for the 2026 World Cup .
MoroccoThe Moroccan avocado export season is ending with a significant decline. With a production of 70,000 tons, the sector is experiencing a 50% drop compared to the records of the previous year.
BelgiumThe Liège Criminal Court has delivered its verdict concerning Mustapha Iken, a well-known figure in major crime. Despite a heavy criminal record, the robber was granted a sentence of 300 hours of community service for attempting to deceive the justice system in order to maintain his freedom.