A British family is plunged into unbearable waiting after the disappearance of Inaayah Makda, 7 years old, swept away by a wave near Casablanca on January 28th. Her parents strongly criticize the lack of support from the Moroccan and British authorities as the search continues in difficult weather conditions.
The annual growth rate of bank loans to the non-financial sector stood at 8% in December 2025, driven by a strong momentum in public financing. According to Bank Al-Maghrib, this growth is mainly fueled by strategic infrastructure projects, particularly in desalination and high-speed rail (TGV).
The 2024–2025 report by the Court of Auditors reveals a critical gap between the production costs of desalinated water and the prices charged to consumers . Despite production costs sometimes exceeding 23 dirhams per cubic meter, the prices charged remain heavily subsidized by the state or public groups to guarantee access to this resource.
The international operation "Sombra Negra" has resulted in the dismantling of the largest distribution and money laundering center linked to the cocaine trafficking to Europe . This crackdown, involving the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) of Morocco, resulted in 105 arrests and the seizure of 10 tons of drugs, a commodity that was mainly transported to Morocco before its final distribution.
The Kingdom is taking a decisive step in its therapeutic strategy with the launch of "Epican", a clinical study evaluating the effectiveness of Moroccan CBD against severe childhood epilepsies. Announced during a scientific meeting at the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), this initiative aims to establish health sovereignty over a rapidly expanding sector.
The union between Doan Thi Hoa, originally from Vietnam, and Mostafa Chadii, a Moroccan citizen, has become a viral phenomenon after the images of their ceremony were broadcast around the world. Celebrated in grand style in Morocco in mid-December, the event captivated Internet users with its unique blend of ancestral traditions and its intercontinental romantic story.
Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy warns of a shift in British tourist flows towards North Africa. Driven by competitive prices and the absence of deterrent tourist taxes, Morocco is emerging as the preferred alternative to a Spain increasingly seen as more expensive.
The sacred month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the majority of Muslim countries. According to the International Astronomy Center, the sighting of the crescent moon will be scientifically impossible on Tuesday, February 17, as the moon will set before or at the same time as the sun.
The price of dates is soaring in Morocco as Ramadan approaches, due to new customs restrictions aimed at protecting local production from dumping. These control measures, coupled with allegations of fraud on the origin of the products, are weighing on the purchasing power of consumers.
The Moroccan olive oil campaign , boosted by exceptional yields, is experiencing an unprecedented delay due to rains and a labor shortage. This gap now threatens the biological rest of the trees before the flowering cycle in April.
The remittances from Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) have crossed the 122 billion dirhams mark at the end of the year 2025. According to the Office of Exchange, this performance is accompanied by a spectacular increase in tourism receipts, thus consolidating the foreign exchange reserves of the Kingdom.
The Nador West Med port complex , whose launch is confirmed for the end of 2026, is causing great concern in Melilla. The Spanish enclave, suffocated by the closure of its commercial customs since 2018, accuses the Madrid government of passivity in the face of the emergence of this new Moroccan logistics giant.