The Moroccan government is mobilizing 8 billion dirhams for its road safety strategy 2026-2030. The plan aims to curb road insecurity through an integrated approach, primarily targeting motorcyclists, who account for nearly half of all victims.
The decision to authorize alcohol sales to foreign tourists during Ramadan in Fès has reignited the debate. Writer Ahmed Assid welcomes a “totally logical and realistic” measure, calling for it to be extended to all tourist areas.
The National Road Safety Agency and professionals are examining a major reform of the driving license . The project provides for the separation of theoretical and practical exams, the extended validity of the theory test, and the digitalization of administrative procedures for driving schools.
The "Cities without Slums" program has benefited more than 382,000 families as of December 31, 2025, marking a major milestone in the reduction of substandard housing. At the same time, the government is preparing new measures to curb the escalation of rents in major urban areas.
The phenomenon of pages offering mediation services for "Fatiha marriage" or polygamy is taking on an unprecedented scale on social networks in Morocco. This situation has prompted a parliamentarian to officially question the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, through a written question.
With nearly 30% of the urban housing stock unoccupied or used as a second home, Morocco is facing a major structural divide. Despite a persistent deficit of 330,000 homes, the current supply is struggling to meet the real solvency of households, trapped by real estate investment strategies and a regulatory framework considered deterrent to rental.
This is a paradox that is undermining the housing sector in Morocco. While rental demand is exploding, a colossal portion of the real estate stock remains desperately empty. The reason: an acute crisis of trust between landlords and tenants. Frightened by unpaid rent and a justice system deemed too slow, many landlords prefer to leave their properties vacant rather than risk the legal nightmare.
A small revolution is brewing in the courts of the Kingdom . The era of verbal agreements and fees set on the fly is coming to an end. The new draft law No. 66.23 aims to impose a mandatory "written mandate" between the lawyer and his client, marking a complete break with current practices.
The Marrakech tourist hot air balloon companies have resumed operations after several months of suspension. This resumption is taking place within a strengthened regulatory framework, while several new companies are still awaiting authorization to enter this lucrative market.
The deputies of the Les Républicains (LR) party have recently tabled a bill aimed at banning fasting during Ramadan for minors under the age of 16 in France.
Morocco has managed to reduce the areas dedicated to illegal cannabis cultivation to 20,627 hectares in 2025, compared to 134,000 in 2003, a decrease of 85%, according to updated data from the Ministry of the Interior.
Between disputes, financing delays and competition from private developers, real estate associations and housing cooperatives are struggling to convince. Experts call for a deep reform to secure contributors and boost the struggling housing market.