The export of olive oil could soon be banned in Morocco. A decision will be made in this direction by the government of Aziz Akhannouch, who is seeking to fight against the rise in prices of this product that weighs on the shopping basket of Moroccan households.
Moroccan ministers have just decided to donate one month’s salary following the terrible earthquake that Morocco experienced on Friday night into Saturday.
After its adoption by the Moroccan government and its publication in the Official Journal, the decree defining the administrative procedures related to the opening of tourist establishments and their operation has entered into force.
In application of the agreement signed on April 30, 2022 between the government and the unions, the guaranteed minimum interprofessional wage (SMIG) will increase by 5% as of September 1 in the sectors of industry, commerce, agriculture and liberal professions. The decree will soon be approved by the Council of Ministers.
The Akhannouch government is called upon to review two draft laws on the exchange of tax information and data on Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) that have been the subject of controversy. The year 2025 is the deadline for their approval.
A few weeks before the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, the government is mobilizing to meet the needs of the population. In total, one million head will soon be imported.
The Moroccan government has taken an exceptional measure by deciding to grant an additional day off to civil servants on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which should take place in Morocco on Saturday, April 22.
The Council of Government at its Thursday session decided to renew the subsidy granted to Moroccan road transporters to help them cope with the high cost of fuel.
Morocco is in mourning. Moroccan statesman, banker and author Mustapha Faris died on Tuesday, January 31 at the age of 90, according to his family.
In 2023, Morocco will have to face significant economic challenges, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Experts from this institution estimate that economic growth will only reach 3.3% this year, below the government’s forecasts.
In Morocco, citizens have more confidence in the military institution and security institutions than in the government. This is revealed by a survey conducted by the Arab Barometer.
Faced with the high cost of fuel, the Moroccan government has decided to grant a new tranche of the subsidy that allows road transporters to cope with the fluctuation of prices.