Spanish Construction Firm Rubau Tarres Exits Morocco After 5-Year Boom
24 May 2021
After 5 flourishing years in the construction sector in Morocco, the Spanish group Rubau Tarres, based in Tangier, has handed over the keys.
Economy
Morocco Unveils Plan to Revitalize Housing and Urban Development Amid Pandemic Challenges
24 May 2021
Many challenges must be met to promote the revival of the housing and urban planning sector, said Nezha Bouchareb, Minister of National Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, (…)
Wage Gap Fuels Income Inequality in Morocco, Study Finds
24 May 2021
Wages and agricultural income are the main sources of household income in the kingdom. But the wage differential contributes to over 40% of the overall income inequalities (…)
Morocco-Geneva Flights to Resume June 10, Serving Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir
23 May 2021
Subject to the evolution of the health crisis, flights from Geneva airport to Morocco will resume as of June 10. Three airlines are behind this: Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Air (…)
Maroc Telecom Subsidiary in Togo Fined $1 Million for Network Disruptions
23 May 2021
Nearly 10 million dirhams, that’s the fine imposed on Moov Africa Togo, following a procedure opened in October 2020 against it by the Regulatory Authority for Electronic (…)
Morocco’s Al Boraq Train Ranks Among World’s Fastest, Reaching 357 km/h
23 May 2021
Al Boraq, the Moroccan TGV, is one of the fastest trains in the world. This is what the multidisciplinary platform Statista reveals.
Moroccan Dirham Weakens Against Euro, Gains on Dollar in Mid-May
23 May 2021
The dirham appreciated by 0.46% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.23% against the euro during the period from May 13 to 19, 2021. This is revealed by the indicators (…)
Tanger Med 2 Port Boosts Capacity with New Cranes, Solidifies Mediterranean Leadership
23 May 2021
Another plus for the port of Tanger Med 2. The 8 huge cranes are finally in place and operational at container terminal 3. It has already reached its full capacity.
Morocco Launches "Welcome Safely" Certification for Tourism Amid COVID-19
22 May 2021
"Welcome Safely to Morocco" is the name of the certification of the compliance of tourist accommodation establishments with the Covid-19 control protocols in Morocco. The (…)
Morocco’s Tourism Industry Pushes for Border Reopening Amid Global Competition
21 May 2021
Tourism professionals are concerned about the revival of their sector. Aware of the limits of the hype organized by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) to promote (…)