Morocco’s Oil Exploration Investments Surge to 1.44 Billion Dirhams in 2018
8 January 2019
The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) has just released its report for the year 2018 with an increase in oil exploration investments.
Economy
Self-Employed Workers in Morocco to Benefit from New Tax Cuts and Reduced Penalties
6 January 2019
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has just recalled, in a press release, the provisions of the 2019 Finance Act providing for two new tax measures in favor of (…)
Morocco Ranks 4th Globally in Saffron Production, Cultivating 6.8 Tons Annually
4 January 2019
With a production of 6.8 tons of saffron in 2018 and an area of 1,800 hectares cultivated, Morocco is the fourth largest producer of saffron in the world.
Morocco Sees 15% Surge in Foreign Tourist Arrivals, 8.5% Overall Growth in 2018
3 January 2019
The tourism sector in Morocco continues to be in the green with a strong increase in the number of foreign tourists during the first eleven months of 2018.
Morocco Raises Cigarette Prices, Popular Brands See Up to 4 Dirham Increase
2 January 2019
As provided for in the Finance Act, the price of cigarette packs has increased since yesterday, Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Moroccan Dirham Edges Up Against Euro and Dollar, Reserves Rise
2 January 2019
The dirham remained virtually stable against the euro during the week of December 20 to 24, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Morocco Raises Annual Tourist Allowance to 45,000 Dirhams, Eases Foreign Exchange Rules
2 January 2019
The tourist allowance will increase to 45,000 dirhams per year starting January 14, the Foreign Exchange Office said in a statement.
EDF Consortium Poised to Win $2 Billion Moroccan Solar Project
30 December 2018
A very large contract is in sight for the French company EDF, which is about to win a large market in solar energy in Morocco.
Ouarzazate Tourism Soars: French Visitors Lead 14% Surge in Morocco’s Hollywood
29 December 2018
The Ouarzazate region has seen a strong increase in the number of tourists during the first 10 months of the year with 250,846 arrivals, compared to 219,920 during the same (…)
Education Ministry in Morocco Holds Massive Teacher Recruitment Exams for 15,000 Positions
29 December 2018
Just over 156,000 candidates took the written exams for the recruitment of teachers in the Regional Academies of Education and Training (AREF), the Ministry of National (…)