Returning to Morocco after living in Europe can sometimes hold an unexpected shock for MREs. At pedestrian crossings and traffic lights alike, several say they have to fight to cross, even when the signals give them priority.
The dirham edged lower against the euro while remaining virtually stable against the dollar, according to the latest weekly indicators from Bank Al-Maghrib.
Nasserdine “Nadori” Tarrahi, a Moroccan-born figure in Antwerp’s drug trade, has been arrested in Dubai. Sentenced to twelve years in prison for importing 840 kilos of cocaine, he had been wanted by Belgium for several years.
A beneficiary of Dutch social assistance who conceals a house, plot of land, or even a share of property in Morocco may have to repay an amount far exceeding the value of that asset.
Tourism revenues surpassed transfers from Moroccans residing abroad during the first half of 2026. The gap, almost nonexistent one year earlier, has now reached 3.4 billion dirhams.
Hundreds of MREs and travelers from Operation Marhaba found themselves blocked after the closure of the Beni Enzar crossing. The measure was taken following several simultaneous entry attempts into the city of Melilla.
A Moroccan woman living in the Netherlands had been denied alimony on the grounds that she could work in Morocco. The Dutch Supreme Court has now annulled that decision, ruling that this reasoning was incomprehensible.
Transfers received into a Moroccan account can be examined by the tax administration when their amount or frequency do not match the income declared by the account holder. However, MRE transfers are not automatically taxed.
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 absorb part of the shock.
Driss Atounane, 54, died after being struck in a tram in Evere while defending an assaulted passenger. His son and the victim’s daughter pay tribute to a man unable to turn away from someone in danger.
Credits granted to Moroccans residing abroad have accelerated sharply in 2025. Their outstanding balance reaches 23 billion dirhams, while their default rate is declining significantly and remains well below that of borrowers living in Morocco.
Young footballer Sami Said died at the age of 18 following a road accident that occurred in Morocco . He was part of the training center of A.C. Trento 1921, an Italian club based in the city of Trento.