Northern Morocco Tourism Slump: Hotels and Restaurants Face Unprecedented Crisis
16 July 2024
Deserted, the hotels and restaurants located in the cities of northern Morocco, particularly Al Hoceima, are in great difficulty.
Economy
Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Dollar and Euro, Official Reserves at 362.6 Billion
15 July 2024
The dirham appreciated by 1.2% against the US dollar and 0.72% against the euro during the week of July 4-10, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Moroccan Expats Face Soaring Costs as Tourist Prices Surge in Al Hoceima
15 July 2024
In Al Hoceima, most tourist services in hotels, restaurants and cafes have seen a sharp increase, thus undermining the vacations of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) and (…)
Morocco Leads World in Chinese Green Tea Imports, New Data Shows
15 July 2024
Over the years, Morocco has become the largest importer of Chinese green tea. This is evidenced by the latest statistics from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
Tangier Parking Rates Double, Sparking Outrage Among Drivers
13 July 2024
The price of parking in the Somagec Parking lot, located in the administrative district of the city of Tangier, has doubled to the great dismay of motorists. Exasperated, they (…)
Marrakech Bus Fare Hike Sparks Outrage as Alsa Raises Prices on Key Routes
12 July 2024
Human rights activists are up in arms against the increase by the "Alsa" company of fares on certain urban and suburban transport lines, particularly the line connecting (…)
Etisalat Considers Exiting Morocco After Maroc Telecom Hit with $645 Million Fine
12 July 2024
A record fine is pushing Etisalat to consider ending its Moroccan adventure. The Emirati group holds 53% of Maroc Telecom.
Air Arabia Flight Encounters Control Issues En Route from Casablanca to Istanbul
12 July 2024
An incident was recorded on Wednesday, July 10 on an Airbus A320-200 of the airline Air Arabia operating the route between Casablanca and Istanbul, Turkey.
Marrakech Tops List of Best African and Middle Eastern Cities for Travelers
11 July 2024
Three Moroccan cities are among the 10 favorite cities of readers in Africa and the Middle East of an American specialized media.
French Insurance Broker SPB Exits Morocco After 11 Years of Operations
11 July 2024
Present in Casablanca since 2013, the French insurance broker SPB (Société de prévoyance bancaire) has just ended its activities.