It is an exceptional year for Moroccan tourism . In 2025, the Kingdom has shattered its own records by welcoming nearly 19.8 million visitors. A historic performance that confirms the effectiveness of the reforms undertaken and brings the country closer to the symbolic threshold of 20 million arrivals.
Where did Moroccans spend New Year’s Eve? The verdict of travel agencies is clear: internationally, Dubai crushes the competition. At the national level, Marrakech retains its crown, despite a controversy over the accessibility of desert areas.
Red alert on the property market. The National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) is on the trail of a vast money laundering network targeting stalled real estate projects. Dubious "investors" are buying up bankrupt construction sites in Casablanca, Tangier and Marrakech to launder drug money.
The charm of the Kingdom has once again worked its magic. Steven Bartlett, the famous British entrepreneur and star of the TV show "Dragons’ Den", has chosen Morocco to get down on one knee. On Christmas Day, he proposed to his long-term partner, Melanie Lopes.
The security alliance between Rabat and Tel Aviv is shifting into high gear. The two countries have just signed, in Israel, their joint military work plan for the year 2026. A strategic agreement that marks the fifth anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations.
This is the story of a meteoric success that illustrates the new "Moroccan dream". Paco "Tanjewi", a former pizza delivery driver fleeing the crisis and political climate in Spain, has become a heavyweight in the real estate industry in Tangier. For him, the conclusion is clear: while Spain is saturated, Morocco is the new land of opportunities.
A disaster was narrowly averted in Marrakech. The collapse of a building under construction , which occurred during a period of heavy rain, has provoked the anger of local residents and reignited the eternal debate on the safety of construction sites in Morocco. While no victims are to be deplored, the incident raises serious questions about compliance with standards.
This is the missing link of the future high-speed line to Marrakech . The railway tunnel project crossing the capital is entering a decisive phase. A strategic project costing nearly 2 billion dirhams that should allow Morocco to keep its promises for the 2030 World Cup.
This is a major recognition of the Kingdom’s security expertise. A high-level delegation from the FBI spent three days in Morocco to closely observe the system deployed by the DGSN during the 2025 CAN. The Americans’ objective: to draw inspiration from Moroccan expertise to prepare their own World Cup in 2026.
The year 2025 will be remembered as one of paradoxes in Tangier. Between undeniable economic growth and rampant crime, the city of the Strait has lived through twelve months under high tension. The dismantling of drug networks, the financial scandal of "Al Khayr" and social unrest have punctuated the daily life of the people of Tangier.
The flight is over for one of the most wanted criminals in the Zagora region. After a long manhunt, the judicial police arrested a notorious drug trafficker, the subject of 18 national wanted notices, at the end of a chase in the palm groves.
It’s the nightmare of many Moroccan families. A sexagenarian from Fquih Ben Salah has seen the savings of a lifetime disappear in a few minutes, victim of the formidable "Samaoui" technique . However, the police reacted very quickly, arresting the mastermind of the operation in Casablanca in less than 24 hours.