Morocco Set to Tap Vast Gas Reserves, Reducing Coal Dependence and Imports
22 March 2021
Morocco will very soon proceed to the release of its gas resources. This project will allow the reduction of the kingdom’s dependence on coal and imports.
Economy
Morocco Tops African Business Climate Ranking in Latest CIAN Barometer Survey
21 March 2021
A survey places Morocco at the top of the CIAN Barometer ranking on the business climate in Africa. This study, which measures the strengths and weaknesses of the different (…)
Dakhla, Morocco Sees Tourism Rebound as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
21 March 2021
Dakhla, one of the tourist destinations in southern Morocco, was not spared the ravages of the health crisis. But very early on, this region has relaunched its tourism.
American Tech Firm Cognitus Consulting Expands to Morocco with New Tangier Center
21 March 2021
As part of its expansion policy worldwide, the American company Cognitus Consulting is setting up in Morocco with the establishment of a new assistance and delivery center in (…)
Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Euro and Dollar, Official Reserves at 307.5 Billion
21 March 2021
The dirham appreciated by 0.14% against the euro and 0.20% against the US dollar, during the period from March 11 to 17, 2021. This is what the indicators published by Bank (…)
Moroccan Expats Required to Declare Home Country Bank Accounts in Tax Returns
21 March 2021
As part of the OECD’s international tax conventions, all Moroccans residing abroad are required to include their bank accounts held in Morocco in their tax returns. This (…)
Morocco Aims to Boost Natural Gas Production, Reduce Energy Imports
21 March 2021
Morocco is preparing to launch two major gas projects in order to increase its natural gas production by 70 Mpi3 in the next five years.
Moroccan Desert Oasis Merzouga Struggles as Tourism Plummets Amid Health Crisis
21 March 2021
Well known in Morocco and internationally for its dunes, sand baths and wonderful desert landscapes, Merzouga is in the doldrums. Due to the health crisis, Moroccan and (…)
Agadir-Souss Massa Tourism Industry Poised for Recovery After COVID-19 Shutdown
20 March 2021
The health crisis has particularly affected the tourism sector of Agadir-Souss Massa, one of the most important tourist destinations in Morocco and even internationally. But (…)
Morocco Sees 11.7% Drop in New Business Registrations Amid Pandemic
20 March 2021
In Morocco, during the year 2020, only 83,806 companies were created, both individuals and legal entities, a decrease of 11.7% compared to 2019. This decline is particularly (…)