TUI Fly Expands Morocco Routes with 6 New Flights from Paris
19 May 2019
The airline TUI Fly will launch six new flights to Morocco starting July 1st. These new routes are planned until next October and could be made permanent if demand is strong.
Economy
Moroccan Customs Uncovers $1 Billion in Fraudulent Invoices, Recovers $300 Million in Penalties
18 May 2019
The customs services have succeeded, thanks to the use of digitization, in identifying several false declarations with a total value of 10 billion dirhams, forcing the (…)
Air Arabia Maroc Launches New Tangier-Istanbul Flight Route for Summer Travel
17 May 2019
Good news for Moroccans in the north wishing to travel to Turkey for the next summer vacation. The low-cost airline Air Arabia Maroc has just announced the launch of a new (…)
Morocco’s Budget Deficit Narrows as Tax Revenue Rises, Treasury Reports
16 May 2019
According to the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR), the situation of the Treasury’s charges and resources shows a budget deficit of 14.1 billion dirhams (MMDH). This is (…)
Morocco’s Auto Sales Plummet 12% as Zero-Interest Car Loans End
16 May 2019
In Morocco, for the first four months of 2019, new vehicle sales, across all categories, have almost halved, Hespress has found. The reason given is the end of the 0% credit.
Pharmaceutical Companies Threaten Drug Withdrawal After Price Cuts, Risking Patient Access
15 May 2019
The decision of the Ministry of Health to reduce the price of 319 drugs has prompted pharmaceutical companies to threaten to withdraw low-cost drugs from the commercial circuit.
Casablanca Invests $240 Million to Modernize Public Transit with 700 New Buses
15 May 2019
If the call for tenders is completed, Casablanca should completely renew its bus fleet within 2 years with the acquisition of some 700 brand new and latest generation buses.
Reebok Expands in Morocco with New Stores, Eyes Fitness Market Growth
15 May 2019
The fitness brand Reebok is going on the offensive in Morocco with the opening of two new stores. Openings that will no doubt herald others if the Moroccan consumer responds.
Morocco Faces Critical Water Shortage as Government Struggles to Find Solutions
14 May 2019
Despite the threat of water shortages that could affect several Moroccan regions again this year, the government is slow to find solutions. The problem is now vital for many (…)
Morocco Struggles to Control Oil Reserves as Industry Resists Government Measures
13 May 2019
Despite the incentive measures put in place to encourage distributors and producers of petroleum products, the Moroccan government seems powerless in the face of the refusal of (…)