Moroccan MPs Blast Ministers’ Chronic Absenteeism in Parliament
28 December 2019
The opposition deputies are dissatisfied with the members of El Othmani’s government. And for good reason, the absenteeism of which they have become accustomed.
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Morocco to Raise Cigarette Taxes in 2020, Prices Expected to Climb
26 December 2019
The new increase in taxes planned by the Moroccan Government against the tobacco industry, starting in early 2020, will have a direct impact on cigarette prices.
Morocco’s Domestic Debt Surges to $60.1 Billion, Reaching 50.1% of GDP
26 December 2019
Moroccan domestic debt reached $60.1 billion at the end of last November, an increase of 4.1% since the beginning of the year. This is due to new government loan commitments (…)
Morocco Streamlines Bureaucracy: Digital System to Replace Certified Copies
23 December 2019
The Moroccan Government is moving towards simplifying administrative procedures, through the implementation of a system for digitizing user data.
King Mohammed VI Convenes Urgent Council of Ministers, Appoints Senior Officials
11 December 2019
The King Mohammed VI chaired a Council of Ministers this Wednesday afternoon, during which several bills and international conventions were ratified.
Human Rights Group Condemns Morocco’s Plan to Reopen Ceuta Border Crossing
9 December 2019
The Northern Observatory for Human Rights (ONDH) denounced the decision of the Moroccan government to soon restore the situation of the Bab Sebta border crossing.
Morocco Launches 0% Interest Loans to Boost Small Business and Entrepreneurship
28 November 2019
The initiative has just been implemented through a partnership between banks and the Moroccan Government. Through the Central Management Fund, micro and small enterprises will (…)
Morocco Eases Bank Ban Penalties: New Bill Caps Fines, Reduces Tax Rates
18 November 2019
It will now be possible to lift the banking ban, thanks to the new bill proposed by the [General Treasury of the Kingdom]. Regardless of the number of bounced checks issued, (…)
Morocco to Raise Car Prices as New VAT Tax Looms in 2020
14 November 2019
Major changes will take place with the arrival of the new Finance Law 2020. Among the reforms implemented by the Moroccan government, the increase of one of the VAT brackets (…)
Morocco Tightens Oversight as Foreign Funding to Charities Tops 315 Million Dirhams
5 November 2019
The amounts allocated to charitable associations by foreign partners amounted to more than 315 million dirhams this year, according to official data from the General (…)