Spanish Firms Flock to Morocco, Seeking Looser Regulations and Lower Costs
21 January 2025
Spanish companies are rushing more towards Morocco where environmental and tax regulations seem more flexible than those of the European Union.
Agriculture
Morocco Cracks Down on Illegal Watermelon Farming in Zagora Province
20 January 2025
The local authorities of Zagora have been carrying out a large-scale operation since last Thursday to ensure that farmers comply with the decision limiting the cultivation of (…)
European Farmers Protest Surge in Moroccan Produce Imports
19 January 2025
Spanish and French farmers denounce the "massive" imports of fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes, from Morocco, as well as the EU’s inaction to prevent the collapse of (…)
Morocco Expects Stable Date Prices for Ramadan Despite Supply Challenges
17 January 2025
Date producers and traders in Morocco reassure consumers about the availability and affordable prices of this product on the market during the holy month of Ramadan.
Olive Oil Prices Surge in Morocco Amid Drought and Supply Shortages
16 January 2025
In Morocco, olive oil prices could soar this year due to several factors, including a supply impacted by drought. Some oil mills are running at a slow pace, while others have (…)
Morocco’s Avocado Exports to EU Surge, Expected to Double by Season’s End
13 January 2025
Morocco continues to flood the European market with its avocados. Between October and December 2024, the kingdom exported no less than 42,000 tons of this product to the EU. (…)
Fungal Disease Threatens Global Blueberry Crops, Morocco at Risk
12 January 2025
The fungus Erysiphe vaccinii, responsible for the disease known as powdery mildew, threatens blueberry production in Morocco and worldwide. This is revealed by a study (…)
Morocco to Raise Minimum Wage by 5% for Private Sector Workers in 2025
28 December 2024
In Morocco, private sector employees will see their salaries increase starting January 1, 2025. This salary increase follows the adoption by the Council of Government, meeting (…)
U.S. Slightly Reduces Tariff on Moroccan Phosphate Giant OCP
24 December 2024
The United States has revised the countervailing duty rate imposed on the Moroccan giant, OCP, "for alleged subsidies".
Ancient Agricultural Complex Discovered in Morocco, Predating Nile Valley Settlements
16 December 2024
The oldest and largest agricultural complex in Africa outside the Nile Valley, reshaping historical visions of the Maghreb region, is located in Morocco. This is the discovery (…)