Facing security shifts in the Sahel, Morocco is modernizing its defense infrastructure. The expansion of the Bir Anzaran air base near Dakhla illustrates this ambition to establish itself as an essential player in regional stability.
Morocco offers a 90% reduction on vehicle clearance for Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). This unique advantage is, however, subject to very specific criteria concerning age, length of stay abroad, and the type of vehicle imported.
The Middle East conflict is triggering a global kerosene supply crisis . Facing prices that have doubled, Morocco fears an explosion in airline ticket costs, directly threatening its tourism sector and air traffic.
Accused of inciting students to homosexuality and offending Islam, a teacher at a French Mission school in Kénitra has been sentenced to eighteen months in prison. A case that has sparked outrage among her supporters.
As Tétouan airport experiences growth, its free parking lot is the subject of intense tensions. Travelers are denouncing the monopolization of spaces by car rental agencies and an illegal extortion system.
When returning permanently to Morocco, Moroccan expats can benefit from an advantageous tax reduction on vehicle importation . Under strict conditions, a 25% discount is applied, significantly reducing customs fees.
In the Netherlands, a large portion of retirees from immigrant backgrounds find themselves below the poverty line. An alarming phenomenon that particularly affects workers of Moroccan origin, penalized by fragmented careers and incomplete pensions.
Despite the distance, Moroccans living abroad remain strongly connected to their families in the country. The HCP report shows that calls, messages and financial aid partially replace physical proximity.
In Morocco, the majority of divorced women raising children alone receive neither child support nor material assistance from their ex-spouse. The latest HCP report highlights a heavy social reality, often offset by the extended family.
The HCP report on the Moroccan family shows that relatives living abroad remain very present in family life. But face-to-face reunions are concentrated especially during annual vacations, much more than during religious holidays.
In Erfoud, in southeastern Morocco, the fossil trade attracts tourists but also fuels a vast international trafficking network. Despite tougher legislation, this rich geological heritage is being massively exported and raising concerns among scientists.
Morocco shines on the global tourism stage. Marrakech and Fès have just secured their place in the highly selective 2026 ranking of the hundred best cities in the world to explore on foot, confirming their undeniable appeal.