Morocco’s Agricultural Exports Thrive Despite COVID-19 Crisis
6 May 2020
Despite the health crisis related to covid-19, Moroccan agriculture is doing well. Agricultural product exports have recorded a trade surplus in recent months.
Economy
Morocco Sees Surge in Unemployment Claims, Raising Fraud Concerns
6 May 2020
The number of work stoppage declarations registered on the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) portal is much higher than the number recorded in March. A situation that raises (…)
Morocco’s Bank Lending Surges 5.3% to 918 Billion Dirhams in March
5 May 2020
Bank loans recorded a 5.3% increase at the end of March, compared to a 4.2% increase the previous month, for a total amount of 918.48 billion dirhams.
Morocco Ramps Up Face Mask Production, Eyes 50% Export Capacity
5 May 2020
Morocco has been producing protective masks for nearly a month. Large-scale production that allows the kingdom to meet local demand, and even consider exports.
Morocco’s Tourism Leaders Propose Recovery Plan Amid Pandemic Crisis
5 May 2020
In a letter addressed to the Minister of Tourism, the presidents of the Regional Tourism Councils (CRT) have taken stock of their sector ravaged by the health crisis. They have (…)
Moroccan Workers Push for COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits, Sparking Employer Tensions
5 May 2020
Employees have demanded that their employers put them on technical unemployment in order to receive the 2,000 dirhams allowance granted to a category of employees through the (…)
Ryanair Pledges Refunds for COVID-19 Cancellations, Urges Customer Patience
5 May 2020
The low-cost airline Ryanair has committed to refunding its Moroccan and other nationality customers whose flights have been canceled due to covid-19. For now, it asks them to (…)
Peugeot Resumes Production at Moroccan Plant with Enhanced COVID-19 Safety Measures
5 May 2020
The PSA Group is restarting its Kénitra plant this Thursday, May 6, 2020. Health measures have been strengthened in all industrial and commercial sites for this purpose.
Moroccan Ad Spending Plummets 36% During Ramadan, All Media Affected
5 May 2020
Advertising investments in Morocco have experienced a drastic drop during the month of Ramadan, unlike previous years when they reached their peak during this fasting period.
Morocco Ensures Ample Gas Supply for Ramadan Despite Increased Demand
5 May 2020
The Ministry of Energy, Mines and the Environment affirms that the supply of petroleum products on the domestic market remains stable and sufficient to meet all the needs of (…)