The trial of an activist from the “Gen Z 212” collective has opened in Morocco following her arrest at Marrakech airport. Zineb El Kharroubi is being prosecuted for her social media posts during the protests at the end of 2025.
The low-cost carrier Ryanair plans to massively increase its capacity to Morocco while reducing its flights to Spain. The airline now favors the kingdom, considered more competitive in the face of rising European taxes.
According to Justice Department documents, Charles Schwab transferred $27.7 million for Jeffrey Epstein to Morocco in 2019 . The funds were intended to purchase a palace in Marrakech just days before the financier’s incarceration.
Basket overturned and passengers injured : a British influencer’s flight in Marrakech turns into a crash. The era of tourist attractions without guarantees is over, as certified safety is now the only condition for preventing a dream from turning into a tragedy.
Despite rising prices and record crowds, the Ochre City continues to attract travelers from across France in large numbers. With its mild climate, improved accessibility and diverse range of experiences, Marrakech once again stands out as the number-one choice for winter holidays.
The Interior Ministry has launched extensive inspections in the Casablanca and Marrakech regions and Rabat. Numerous mayors are suspected of corruption, real estate speculation, and illegally issuing building permits for their own benefit.
The Marrakech petit taxis union is conducting awareness campaigns to enforce impeccable dress and well-maintained vehicles. The aim is to bring service quality in line with the prestige of this world-renowned tourist destination.
Customs officers at Marrakech-Ménara Airport intercepted a couple attempting to illegally bring in 17 high-end smartphones from Spain. The seized goods are estimated to be worth one million dirhams, or approximately 92,000 euros.
Arrested upon her arrival in Morocco, human rights activist Zineb Kharroubi will stand trial on 23 February. A member of the diaspora living in France, the activist faces up to one year in prison for “incitement to commit an offense.”
Serious urban planning violations are shaking several municipalities in the Casablanca-Settat, Marrakech-Safi and Rabat-Salé-Kénitra regions. Presidents of municipal councils and their deputies risk dismissal for illegally issuing building permits and bypassing supervisory authorities, thereby facilitating extensive tax and land fraud.
African air transport is confirming its vigorous recovery. While Cairo dominates the continental rankings, the Casablanca and Marrakech airports in Morocco stand out by recording the fastest growth in Africa at the start of this year.
The property market in the ochre city is now moving at two speeds. While prices generally rose by 1% in the third quarter of 2025, the overall transaction volume posted a slight decline (-0.5%), dragged down by a sharp drop in activity in the commercial premises segment.