Fleeing tensions in the Middle East, Russian tourists are massively turning to Morocco at the beginning of spring. The hotels in Marrakech are thus recording a record increase in bookings from this market.
Morocco A violent car theft attempt was thwarted in Tangier on the second day of Eid al-Fitr. The police arrested a suspect in possession of drugs, while the victim, dragged on the road, was hospitalized.
The flare-up in the Middle East is weakening the Moroccan economy, which is heavily dependent on its energy imports. This geopolitical crisis threatens the kingdom’s supply of hydrocarbons and poses a major risk to its phosphate industry.
Fleeing Dubai due to judicial and geopolitical pressure, drug traffickers are looking for new bases. Morocco, often cited as a potential landing spot, is multiplying arrests and international cooperation to avoid becoming a criminal sanctuary .
The switch to summer time caused confusion during the Al Fajr prayer in the province of Nador. This incident reignites the lively debate around the controversial maintenance of the GMT+1 time zone in Morocco.
The Oriental region is facing an alarming resurgence of suicides . In less than a month, seven tragic deaths have been recorded, raising serious concerns about the psychological and social fragility of the local populations.
The recent discovery of several bodies of sub-Saharan migrants near the Morocco-Algeria border highlights the danger of the new migration routes. These tragedies would be linked to extreme weather conditions and lack of resources.
The economic model of the high-speed train Al Boraq shows increasing profitability. Its operating surpluses directly contribute to the financing of the extension of the Moroccan railway network, confirms the Ministry of Transport.
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI ) is intensifying its controls in the face of the resurgence of housing tax fraud. Many owners are trying to pass off their second homes as primary residences in order to avoid heavily increased taxation.
The war in the Middle East is causing a surge in kerosene prices. Direct consequence for Moroccans living abroad: airline tickets for their summer return are expected to be particularly expensive.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM ) is reportedly negotiating the acquisition or leasing of aircraft from Gulf carriers. This strategy aims to circumvent delivery delays from manufacturers by taking advantage of the slowdown in air traffic in the Middle East.
More and more women are traveling alone, sometimes facing uncomfortable situations. A British tourist shares her experience of harassment in Fez , Morocco, highlighting the importance of remaining vigilant without giving up on adventure.