Departures to Morocco sold by French travel agencies fell by 3.7% in September. That decline was far smaller than the drops of more than 20% for Portugal and Turkey, as the travel market remained weak.
The dollar reached nearly 9.99 dirhams on Monday, October 5, after rising almost 4% since September 25. For Moroccans sending dollars home, the exchange rate is becoming more favorable. For those who need to buy dollars, the cost is rising.
Moroccan food exports are fetching higher values than last year. In the second quarter of 2026, their average value per unit rose by 16.2%. Meanwhile, the average value of food products bought abroad edged down.
MoroccoThe Moroccan defense industry is taking a new step forward. The local subsidiary of the Indian company Metlonics has announced the production of twenty hulls for the WhAP 8x8 armored vehicles , assembled near Casablanca for the Royal Armed Forces.
SportThe day after the CAF verdict awarding it the victory, the Moroccan federation expressed its satisfaction. The body believes that this decision guarantees strict compliance with the regulations and preserves the stability of international competitions.
MoroccoOfficial reports point to the refusal of several municipalities to execute court decisions annulling the tax on undeveloped land. Faced with this slowness, developers and individuals are considering seizures and heavy financial penalties.
SportThe attribution of the Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco on a green carpet is causing a strong reaction. For former referee Eduardo Iturralde González, this historic decision sanctioning Senegal’s abandonment of the field is a strict application of the regulations.
MoroccoAcquired on a Moroccan market forty years ago, an enigmatic electric blue rock has long defied scientists. Finally identified as aerinite, this geological rarity has just been integrated into the showcases of the Natural History Museum in London.
MoroccoThe criminal court has postponed to next week the trial of the TikToker "Moulinex" and the mother of the influencer Adam Benchekroun. The two defendants face very serious charges, including human trafficking.
MoroccoMoroccan cuisine is once again making its mark. Five prestigious establishments have just been recognized in the "World’s 50 Best Restaurants" awards, confirming the status of the tourist capital of the Kingdom as a leading gastronomic destination.
SportDeprived of its continental "title" in favor of Morocco, the Senegalese Football Federation is fighting back. Considering the CAF’s decision unacceptable , the body announces an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to recover its trophy. The shockwave also reaches the bettors.
MoroccoTo rebalance the forces in North Africa, Morocco would be negotiating the acquisition of thirty Russian Sukhoï Su-35 fighter jets. This targeted military reinforcement would directly respond to the regional arms race.
FranceThe official date of Eid al-Fitr in France will be set this Wednesday evening. The religious commission is meeting for the traditional Night of Doubt, marking the end of the sacred month of Ramadan for Muslim believers.