Marrakech Tourism Plummets as Coronavirus Fears Spark Mass Cancellations
5 March 2020
The coronavirus epidemic tends to bring the Moroccan economy closer to recession. In Marrakech, tourism is already devastated.
Economy
Morocco’s Transport Minister Inspects Road Upgrades in Driouch Province
5 March 2020
The Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water, accompanied by the Governor of the Province of Driouch, went to observe the progress of road projects whose work has (…)
Morocco and Russia Begin Talks on New Fisheries Agreement Worth Millions
4 March 2020
The Minister of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries, Aziz Akhannouch, has opened negotiations for a new fisheries agreement with Russia.
Citroën to Launch Affordable Electric Microcar in Morocco for Urban Drivers
4 March 2020
Starting next June, the French automaker Citroën plans to market the first electric car in Morocco, at a price of 6,900 euros, or 70,000 dirhams.
Morocco Customs Service Launches Nationwide Recruitment Drive for 220 Positions
4 March 2020
Customs is launching a recruitment competition to fill 220 positions. Candidates will take the exam on April 19. Through this massive recruitment, customs aims to strengthen (…)
Morocco’s Nador West Med Port Construction Reaches 45% Completion, Set for 2022 Opening
4 March 2020
The construction work on the Nador West Med port is progressing rapidly. This is the main takeaway from the recent visit of the Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and (…)
Morocco Considers Next Phase of Dirham Flexibility Reform
4 March 2020
Bank Al-Maghrib and the Ministry of Finance are working on the triggering of the next stage of the reform related to the flexibility of the dirham. But prerequisites must be (…)
Marrakech Airport Sees 9.5% Surge in Passenger Traffic, Ranks 2nd in Morocco
4 March 2020
According to the latest data published by the National Airports Office (ONDA), Marrakech-Menara airport recorded, in January 2020, an increase in the number of its passengers (…)
Germany Launches New Immigration Law to Ease Foreign Worker Entry
4 March 2020
Germany has enacted a new immigration law, in order to attract qualified foreign workers and make access to the labor market easier for certain profiles. This law came into (…)
Total Morocco Reports 8% Sales Growth Despite Revenue Dip in 2019
4 March 2020
The turnover of Total Morocco went from 12.3 billion dirhams last year to 12.48 billion dirhams in 2018, representing a slight decline.