Moroccans rank first among foreign sole proprietors in Italy. With more than 53,000 businesses registered in their names, they are ahead of Romanians and Chinese nationals, according to the latest official statistics published Friday by Italy’s chambers of commerce.
With just 4% of his vision remaining, Issam Zemmouri continues to dance on stages across the Netherlands. Born in Morocco, the 32-year-old choreographer has earned praise from the press for his performances. This Saturday, he presents his latest work in Amsterdam.
French group Mecapole Industries is preparing to establish an industrial presence in Morocco. Specializing in precision engineering, it plans to manufacture parts for aircraft and helicopters in Casablanca. Production is due to begin in early 2028, creating dozens of jobs.
MoroccoThe Spanish group Airtificial is strengthening its foothold in Morocco by developing high-performance power steering systems. The Kingdom is now positioning itself as a key supplier for Euro-American and Asian automakers.
MoroccoMorocco is preparing to switch back to standard time on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in the approach to the month of Ramadan expected around February 19. This readjustment aims to harmonize the daily lives of Moroccans with the spiritual and social imperatives of the sacred month.
MoroccoThe mayor of Casablanca, Nabila Rmili, has sparked a heated controversy by making the legalization of lease contract signatures conditional on the prior payment of local taxes by the owners. This directive, addressed to the sixteen districts of the metropolis, is strongly contested for its lack of legal basis and the logistical difficulties it entails.
MoroccoThe Moroccan automotive industry is emerging as a direct competitor to Spain thanks to very competitive production costs and major port infrastructure. Between state subsidies and affordable labor, the Kingdom is attracting global manufacturers and now threatens the Spanish components sector.
MoroccoTangier becomes the most expensive city in Morocco , rising to the ninth rank of the most costly cities on the African continent. The Pearl of the North now surpasses Casablanca and Rabat in the national cost of living index.
MoroccoThe high-speed rail project connecting Kénitra to Marrakech has reached a major technical milestone with the complete completion of the foundations of a strategic rail bridge. This engineering structure, considered one of the centerpieces of the project, is part of the future 430-kilometer line designed for an operating speed of 320 km/h. This large-scale project aims to strengthen the connection between the Kingdom’s largest urban hubs through state-of-the-art infrastructure.
MoroccoAn escape worthy of an action movie. A caïd preferred to jump from the second floor rather than face the gendarmes. Accused of adultery by his wife , the man took advantage of the legal framework prohibiting nighttime searches to prepare his spectacular escape at dawn.
MoroccoThe appeal hearing of Raouf Belkacemi’s case could not be held last Monday before the Court of Appeal of Rabat. Initially scheduled before the Criminal Chamber, the trial was postponed to a later date due to the lawyers’ strike. The defendant, an Algerian TikToker, remains in detention at the El Arjat 1 prison in Salé pending the opening of the proceedings.
MoroccoSome countries have refused to grant visas to Moroccan religious missions for the upcoming month of Ramadan, said the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, during an oral question session at the House of Representatives. The countries were not mentioned by the ministry.
MoroccoThe Moroccan diaspora living in the Hexagon remains the leading foreign customer of real estate in Morocco . It alone accounts for 46.2% of apartment inquiries, far ahead of the United States and Belgium.