Tourists are spending more in Morocco, and MREs are sending more money there. Yet the increase in the energy bill exceeds the additional revenue from these two sources of foreign currency combined: 23.7 billion dirhams, compared with 16.1 billion in the first eight months of 2026.
The Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline is among the projects funded by a 473.8 billion naira loan NNPC granted to its gas subsidiary in 2025. Disclosed on October 5, the amount also covers two investments in Nigeria.
The Philippines remains visa-free for Moroccan tourists for stays of up to thirty days. The Moroccan passport is still on the official list of eligible nationalities. However, travelers must have a passport valid for long enough and a return ticket.
SportOn March 25, 2026, FIFA validated the change of sporting nationality of Saif Eddien Lazar. The Jong Genk striker is now officially available to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation for upcoming events.
SportSpanish coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Lamine Yamal, describing the prodigy as a player "touched by magic". He discussed his choice of selection against Morocco , while also providing news about Gavi and Rodri.
SportRanked 8th in the ESPN world rankings , Morocco is preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Under the direction of Mohamed Ouahbi, the national team is combining historical stalwarts and new talents to confirm its new status.
SportThe coach of the French Under-21 team spoke about Ayyoub Bouaddi’s choice of national team . Courted by Morocco, the Lille midfielder is attracting all the attention, as the qualifications for the Euro and the 2026 World Cup approach.
MoroccoWith a perfect score on the Global Terrorism Index 2026 , Morocco confirms its status as a "unaffected" country. A resilience to extremist threats that establishes a proactive security policy, while instability is gaining ground in the Sahel.
MoroccoFour years after the end of the Marrakech du Rire festival, Malik Bentalha is taking up the torch with the Marrakech Comedy Festival. The event will be held in early June and will be broadcast internationally, marking the comedian’s strong comeback.
MoroccoEcuador is preparing in Spain before its friendly match on Friday against Morocco . Confident, midfielder Moisés Caicedo assures that his selection is afraid of no one as they approach the 2026 World Cup.
BelgiumFor sixteen months, researchers infiltrated police stations in Brussels to analyze the relationship of law enforcement to diversity . Their findings reveal a structural distrust and a trivialized racism within the ranks.
BelgiumA new study reveals that 6.5% of police officers in Brussels have at least one Moroccan parent. However, these official statistics would underestimate the true diversity within the Belgian police force.
FranceFourteen individuals are appearing in Paris for having orchestrated a vast cannabis trafficking between Morocco, Spain and France . The authorities seized a ton of drugs and uncovered a sophisticated money laundering network.