China Pledges $14 Million for Morocco’s Education and Tech Projects
20 March 2019
A cooperation agreement signed on Tuesday in Rabat between Morocco and China provides for a 140 million dirham donation for public projects.
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Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport Ranked Top in Africa for Passenger Experience
20 March 2019
A new distinction for Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, which has just been recognized as one of the best airports in Africa, according to a ranking released by the Airports (…)
Global Shipping Giants Join Moroccan Firm in Tanger Med Port Expansion
19 March 2019
Tanger Med is attracting global groups. Yesterday, the Moroccan group Marsa Maroc announced the entry into the capital of one of its Moroccan subsidiaries of two international (…)
Moroccan Dirham Dips Against Euro, Gains on Dollar Amid Stable Reserves
18 March 2019
The Moroccan currency depreciated, during the week of March 7 to 14, by 0.07% against the euro and appreciated by 0.14% against the dollar.
Transavia Resumes Paris-Dakhla Summer Flights Starting May 9
18 March 2019
The airline Transavia will resume flights between the cities of Paris and Dakhla for the summer season, which is due to start on May 9.
Morocco to End 0% Auto Loan Rates, Citing Financial Risks
17 March 2019
This will certainly displease many! Media sources claim that 0% interest rates on auto loans will disappear next month from the credit options offered to automotive customers. (…)
Maroc Telecom Expands African Presence with Acquisition of Chad’s Tigo Mobile
15 March 2019
New operation in Africa by the [Maroc Telecom] group, which has just taken over the entire capital of Tigo Chad, a mobile operator in Chad.
Qatar Petroleum Joins Eni in Major Moroccan Offshore Oil Exploration Project
14 March 2019
Oil exploration is attracting global giants with the announcement of the acquisition by Qatar Petroleum of a stake in one of the offshore oil field exploration projects in Morocco.
Rabat Tops Mercer’s Ranking of Moroccan Cities, Casablanca Follows
14 March 2019
The city of Rabat has again been ranked the best city in Morocco by the British firm Mercer Consulting in its latest annual ranking released this week.
Casablanca Invests 1.5 Billion Dirhams in 700 New Buses to Overhaul Public Transport
14 March 2019
The city of Casablanca plans in the coming weeks to acquire several hundred new buses to strengthen public transport, considered a real plague for many Casablancans.