The CAN 2025 effect is being felt on the economy of the capital. According to tourism professionals, the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region has recorded an estimated influx of 150,000 additional visitors since the start of the competition. A dynamic driven by African supporters, but also by a strong presence of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) in the stadiums .
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) is tightening the screws on the use of cash in real estate transactions. In the new version of the General Tax Code (CGI) for the year 2026, a provision introduces an additional registration duty of 2% for transactions whose payment is not traceable. This measure will come into effect on July 1st next year.
In an interview with the media Annahar, Massad Boulos , senior advisor to the US president for Arab and African affairs, clarified the Trump administration’s strategy in the Maghreb. While the Sudanese emergency occupied a significant part of the discussions, the diplomat made significant statements on the Sahara issue and relations with Algiers.
The National Airports Office (ONDA) is strengthening the connectivity of Rabat-Salé airport. In a press release, the office announces the increase in the frequency of bus shuttles and the deployment of a digital solution for taxis. These measures, part of the "Airports 2030" strategy, aim to streamline passenger transport in the run-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Moroccan security services have arrested an Algerian national in Casablanca. The individual is subject to legal proceedings after the dissemination of a video showing him urinating in the stands of the Moulay El Hassan stadium in Rabat.
Ryanair is doubling down. The Irish airline plans to increase its financial commitments in Morocco to over $3 billion by the end of the decade. A strategic ramp-up aimed at reaching 20 million passengers per year in anticipation of the 2030 World Cup.
The dispute has found a resolution. The young Moroccan residing in Germany , who claimed to be held against her will in a private clinic in Casablanca, has finally been allowed to leave the establishment. This release comes after her family publicly denounced a ban on leaving related to a financial dispute.
Nestled on the foothills of the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen has established itself as one of the most iconic destinations in the Kingdom. Famous for its shades of blue, this small town in northern Morocco offers a distinct tourist experience, far from the hustle and bustle of the great imperial metropolises.
The purchase of aphrodisiac products on the Internet carries major health risks. This is the warning message issued by the Moroccan Consumer Protection Observatory (OMPC), which points to the proliferation of uncontrolled substances sold under the guise of anonymity and misleading marketing claims.
The latest rains have been a lifesaver. As of January 7, 2026, the Kingdom’s water reserves show an overall filling rate of 44.8%. A figure that had not been reached for five years and which marks a clear break with the drought years.
The debate has been reignited. Nadia Layoubi, editor-in-chief and presenter on 2M , has sparked a lively controversy on social media. The issue: a post where she deplores the impossibility for veiled journalists to present the news, despite their skills.
A missing piece of the puzzle of human evolution has just been found in Morocco. A team of researchers has discovered hominid fossils dating back about 773,000 years in a quarry in Casablanca. Published this Wednesday in the journal Nature, this finding provides crucial clues about the common ancestor of modern humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans.