Can Spain really “switch off” Morocco’s economy?
11 August 2026
A Spanish newspaper presents the electrical cables linking the two countries as Morocco’s “umbilical cord” and claims they could “switch off” its economy. The reality of this (…)
Energy
Even the Billions Sent by Moroccans Abroad No Longer Cover Morocco’s Energy Bill
10 August 2026
Moroccans residing abroad transferred 61.5 billion dirhams to Morocco in the first half of 2026. Over the same period, the country’s energy bill reached 68.6 billion. A gap (…)
Morocco Wanted to Raise 6 Billion Through Privatizations but Sold Nothing
4 August 2026
Morocco planned to collect 6 billion dirhams through privatizations in 2025. By the end of the year, no such transaction had taken place, according to the official report on (…)
Despite Solar and Wind Power, No Arab Country Consumes as Much Coal as Morocco
3 August 2026
Morocco remains the leading Arab consumer of coal. Its consumption increased again in 2025, despite the rise in the Kingdom’s investments in solar and wind energy.
Moroccan Expatriates Cushion Energy Crisis Impact on Economy
30 July 2026
The rise in energy bills is expected to widen Morocco’s external deficit in 2026. However, remittances sent by Moroccan expatriates, along with tourism revenues, will help (…)
Morocco electricity project Germany bidirectional cable demands
23 July 2026
The $30 billion electrical cable project between Morocco and Germany faces conditions set by Rabat. The Kingdom wants to be able to import electricity through this link, not (…)
Morocco Solar Wind Energy Storage Water Battery 300MW
20 July 2026
Morocco is preparing a massive "water battery" near Chefchaouen to store surplus solar and wind electricity. Backed by $265 million from the World Bank, the Ifahsa project will (…)
Morocco France Direct Electricity Cable Mediterranean Connection
19 July 2026
Morocco and France are studying the creation of a direct electrical link under the Mediterranean. This future cable would allow Moroccan renewable electricity to be transported (…)
Morocco graphite batteries electric vehicles strategy
13 July 2026
A pilot graphite processing plant for batteries has just opened near Casablanca. Behind this industrial milestone, Morocco is positioning itself on a strategic link in the (…)
Morocco fuel prices drop 96 cents diesel July 2024
1 July 2026
Fuel prices continue to fall in Morocco. Since Wednesday, July 1st, diesel has dropped by 96 cents per liter and gasoline by 45 cents. A real breath of fresh air for Moroccan (…)