Banque Populaire Unveils Modern Logo and Digital-Focused Rebrand
7 January 2020
The visual identity of Banque Populaire is improving with the adoption of a new logo and the implementation of a new website.
Economy
Audi CEO: Electric Car Shift Could Drive Up Vehicle Prices by Thousands
7 January 2020
Cars could cost between 3,000 and 5,000 euros more within four years. This reflection comes from Audi CEO Bram Schot, who says that automakers will have to reinvest part of (…)
Moroccan Personal Debt Crisis: Unpaid Bank Loans Surge 168% in 7 Years
7 January 2020
The unpaid bank debts of Moroccans have been multiplied by 2.7, from 2013 to 2019, reaching more than 23 billion dirhams. Personal bank loans, on the other hand, have only (…)
Moroccan Olive Oil Consumption Lags Behind Mediterranean Neighbors at 3 Liters Per Capita
7 January 2020
The average annual consumption of olive oil does not exceed 3 liters per capita in the kingdom.
Moroccan Dirham Weakens Against Euro, Strengthens vs Dollar in Late December
7 January 2020
The Moroccan currency depreciated by 0.82% against the euro and appreciated by 0.51% against the dollar during the period from December 26 to 31, 2019.
Morocco’s ’Blue Pearl’ Chefchaouen Faces Overtourism Challenges as Instagram Fame Soars
6 January 2020
Chefchaouen, the most "instagrammable" city, could be ruined due to overtourism and the attitude of selfie-seekers. At least, that’s what some observers fear.
Boeing 737 MAX Delays Disrupt Royal Air Maroc’s Fleet Expansion Plans
6 January 2020
Boeing’s interruption of the production of its 737 MAX aircraft has put the CEO of Royal Air Maroc in a bind. The national airline was counting on its 4 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (…)
British Firm Sound Energy Extends Gas Sale Talks with Morocco’s ONEE
6 January 2020
The British exploration and production company Sound Energy has extended negotiations with the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) for the sale of natural (…)
Morocco’s Economic Growth Slows to 2.1% in Q3 2019, HCP Reports
5 January 2020
Moroccan economic growth experienced a slight slowdown in the 3rd quarter of 2019, now reaching 2.1% compared to 3% a year earlier, according to the High Commission for (…)
Morocco Fuel Prices Stable Despite Rumors of Increase, Industry Official Says
5 January 2020
Faced with rumors of a likely increase in fuel prices, the president of the National Federation of Free Owners, Merchants and Managers of Service Stations in Morocco (FNPCGSS), (…)