Morocco is among the 29 countries covered by a new $105.6 million U.S. contract for AMRAAM missile components. The Pentagon details the U.S. and foreign funding, but does not disclose either the amount or the equipment reserved for Rabat.
Halima Hadir studied engineering before creating her fashion brand in Milan. At the heart of her collections is the caftan, reimagined with Italian cuts and details handcrafted by Moroccan artisans. Her journey is now being highlighted by Vogue Arabia.
An American tour operator specializing in LGBT+ holidays has scheduled a ten-night tour of Morocco for March 2028. Limited to 30 participants, the trip will link Casablanca to Marrakech via Fès, Merzouga and Ouarzazate, at a cost of at least $9,999 per person.
MoroccoThe Moroccan dirham slightly lost value against the euro over the past week, while it strengthened significantly against the dollar, according to the latest weekly indicators from Bank Al-Maghrib.
SpainFelipe VI has committed to visiting Ceuta, but no date has been set. The visit is particularly sensitive in relation to Morocco and does not depend solely on the monarch: the Spanish government must give its green light.
MoroccoMorocco has just changed the rules for vehicle registration. For Moroccans residing abroad, the new text specifies the documents that can be used to prove their residence when completing procedures in Morocco.
WorldThe migration crisis in Sebta has abruptly brought Morocco’s cooperation with Europe back to the center of the debate. But several weeks before the events at the beginning of August, European elected officials were already calling for funding granted to Rabat to be used as leverage over expulsions.
FranceA man stripped of his French nationality contested that he was still Moroccan. He claimed that he had never requested that nationality, had always lived in France, and possessed no Moroccan identity documents. The Council of State has now ruled.
MoroccoThis summer, Moroccans’ holiday choices are becoming polarized. Destinations accessible without a visa are attracting most of the demand, while a second market continues to favor Southern Europe despite the Schengen constraints.
BelgiumJust hours before his death, 7-year-old Hamza was wandering alone through the streets of Merchtem, Belgium. Police found him and took him home. During the night, the child died and three relatives were arrested.
MoroccoA new American cruise missile was tested in Tan-Tan during a live-fire exercise organized with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. Behind this test lies a much broader project: making Morocco a preferred testing ground for future American military technologies.
MoroccoOrganized trips by French travelers are declining this summer, but Morocco is bucking the trend . In July, departures to the Kingdom increased by 6.4% year-on-year, while the total number of bookings sold by agencies and tour operators fell by around 6%.
WorldMoroccans residing in Italy who travel to Spain must now keep their passport and residence permit close at hand. Since this Saturday, August 8, Madrid has reinstated checks at ports and airports for travelers arriving from Italy.