Marrakech taxi prices surge amid public outrage
8 May 2026
The increase in fares for grand taxis connecting Sidi Bou Othmane to Marrakech is causing outrage. Users are denouncing a price hike that weighs heavily on their daily budgets, (…)
Budget
World Cup Billions Threaten Morocco’s Economy
1 May 2026
The International Monetary Fund anticipates positive spillovers for the Morocco’s massive investment plan by 2030. Growth should accelerate, provided debt is controlled and (…)
Finance: Morocco Pockets 9 Billion Additional Dirhams
1 May 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, Morocco is showing a clear improvement in its public finances. Driven by very dynamic revenues, this upturn allows for a comfortable surplus while (…)
Tomatoes become a luxury in Morocco, the 14 dirham mark crossed
12 April 2026
At 14 dirhams per kilo, the tomato becomes inaccessible for many Moroccan households. Faced with this unprecedented surge, professionals denounce a massive export to Europe and (…)
Theme Parks: When Escaping to Morocco Becomes More Profitable Than a Day of Rides
9 April 2026
Faced with soaring prices in major theme parks in 2026, many French families are abandoning roller coasters. For the price of a weekend at Mickey’s or Asterix’s, some now (…)
Morocco: good news for higher education civil servants
8 April 2026
The Ministry of Higher Education has validated the payment of a monthly increase of 1,000 dirhams for civil servants in the sector. This revaluation will be directly integrated (…)
Retiring in Marrakech: The "low-cost" dream that can turn into a financial abyss!
7 April 2026
Between the Moroccan sun and the mountains of Haute-Savoie, thousands of French retirees are hesitating. Budget, health, and taxation: expatriation to Marrakech hides real (…)
The IMF’s warning to Morocco behind the euphoria of major projects
7 April 2026
Since 2005, infrastructure has generated 20% of Moroccan growth according to the IMF. The country is accelerating its investments to reach 12% of GDP annually by 2030, aiming (…)
Moroccans angry at taxi drivers
4 April 2026
Several Moroccan cities, including Casablanca and Fès, are facing illegal increases in taxi fares. Drivers are unilaterally imposing increases of one to two dirhams, causing (…)
Tough blow for Moroccans: diesel and gasoline prices soar again
31 March 2026
Fuel prices in Morocco are experiencing a third massive monthly increase. Diesel jumps by 2.40 dirhams and gasoline by 1.40 dirhams, consequently weakening the budget of (…)