The city of Essaouira allows Morocco to be among the top 10 best retirement destinations for 2026 , according to the annual ranking of Retraite sans Frontières, thanks to its temperate climate and authentic charm.
Vogue magazine has just unveiled its selection of the best destinations for a honeymoon in 2026. Amidst the paradisiacal beaches of the Pacific and the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, Marrakech emerges as an obvious choice for couples seeking a romance tinged with magic, culture, and escape.
In the Oriental region, the sharp rise in the prices of Algerian Deglet Nour dates has sparked heated controversy. Faced with this inflation, voices are calling for a boycott in favor of Morocco’s national production.
The Office des Changes intensifies its fight against capital flight . More than 80 notifications have been sent to taxpayers suspected of illegally holding assets abroad, identified through the automatic exchange of information with Europe.
The General Directorate of Meteorology announces a significant deterioration of atmospheric conditions over the Kingdom. From Monday to Tuesday, heavy rains, snow and powerful gusts of wind will affect several provinces in the north and east.
Four people have perished and a fifth remains untraceable after their vehicle was swept away by a sudden flood on Saturday in the province of Tetouan . Rescue teams continue the search to locate the last missing passenger.
European health authorities have issued two emergency notifications this week regarding fruits and vegetables imported from Morocco . The detection of pesticides and viruses in these shipments has led to an immediate strengthening of border controls in the European Union.
France issued more than 300,000 visas to Moroccans in 2025 , placing the Kingdom second worldwide. Consular services announce shorter processing times and are stepping up efforts to combat intermediaries, while ruling out the use of artificial intelligence for now.
Morocco has frozen its tender for the construction of a gas storage unit in Nador . This unexpected decision prolongs the Kingdom’s energy dependence on Spain, amid internal budget disagreements within the government.
Moroccan police services intercepted an attempted precious-metal trafficking operation on Saturday at the Beni Ansar port (Nador). A search of a vehicle arriving from Europe led to the seizure of more than 13 kilograms of gold bars.
The Senegalese supporters detained in Rabat are now refusing to appear before the courts, demanding a “fair trial.” This escalation is part of a media pressure strategy that has already enabled Dakar to secure favorable decisions from sports governing bodies.
A family of five was swept away by a flood near Tétouan on Saturday night into Sunday. The bodies of two children have been recovered, while the search continues for the three others still missing.