Morocco Cracks Down on Undervalued Turkish Textile Imports
19 August 2020
The sharp increase in customs duties on Turkish textile products has pushed some companies in Morocco and Turkey to understate the value of their imports.
Economy
Morocco Tightens Regulations on Waste Imports, Prioritizing Environmental Safety
19 August 2020
In Morocco, the import of waste is subject to standards. The only waste allowed is that which does not harm the environment and will be recovered and recycled, not landfilled.
Morocco’s Cafe and Restaurant Owners Threaten Strike Over New COVID Restrictions
19 August 2020
The new restrictive measures imposed on cafes are not to the liking of professionals in this sector. They blame the authorities for not having involved them in this decision (…)
Emirati Hotel Giant Rotana Expands to Marrakech, Acquires Palmeraie Resort
19 August 2020
A new international brand has set its sights on Marrakech. Its name: Rotana, a hotel management company from the Middle East, which has concluded a management agreement to (…)
Air France KLM Subsidiary Atlas Servair Faces Protests Over 50 Job Cuts in Morocco
19 August 2020
About fifty Atlas Servair employees demonstrated on Monday afternoon in front of the company’s headquarters in Casablanca, to protest against their dismissal, which they (…)
Air Arabia Maroc Extends Special Flights, Requires COVID Tests for Morocco-Bound Passengers
19 August 2020
Air Arabia Maroc passengers have until September 10, 2020 to take advantage of the special flights. The airline, in a press release, also indicates that bookings can be made on (…)
EasyJet to Close 3 UK Bases and Cut Morocco Routes Amid Travel Slump
19 August 2020
The airline EasyJet decided on Monday to close three British bases (London-Stansted, London-Southend and Newcastle) and several routes, including those to Morocco, starting in (…)
Morocco Scraps Tourist Tax, Sparking Debate on Industry Recovery and Fairness
19 August 2020
The government council has canceled the tourist production tax for Moroccan tourism professionals in order to revive the sector. Looking closer, this amnesty seems to benefit (…)
Ryanair Cuts Flights to Morocco and Other Destinations Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty
19 August 2020
The airline Ryanair has decided to reduce the frequency of its flights to Morocco and other destinations in September and November due to significant declines in bookings.
Transavia Resumes Morocco Flights from Paris, Serving 5 Key Cities
19 August 2020
The airline Transavia announces the resumption of its flights to and from Morocco departing from Orly (Paris) starting August 26.