In the midst of a budgetary austerity drive, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is causing a scandal. The institution has just awarded a colossal contract of over 46 million dirhams to mostly French agencies to manage its digital image. An "generous" expense that is poorly received by observers.
It’s all hands on deck in financial circles. A week before the entry into force of the European CRD6 directive, concern is rising in Rabat. This new regulatory framework could complicate money transfers from the diaspora , a vital windfall that has exceeded 111 billion dirhams as of the end of November.
Cirium’s annual verdict is in. The aviation analysis specialist has unveiled its 2025 ranking of the most punctual airlines and airports. While Aeromexico retains its global crown, this benchmark report marks the absence of Royal Air Maroc and the Kingdom’s hubs from the very exclusive circle of the international elite.
The Ministry of the Interior is taking back control of municipal property. In Casablanca and its surroundings, investigations have revealed poor management of commercial premises and housing, marked by chronic unpaid rents and significant revenue shortfalls.
The border police at the Tanger Med port arrested, on Saturday, a 29-year-old French national. The man, of Tunisian origin, was the subject of an international arrest warrant for drug trafficking .
Maximum tension on the roads. Since October, international transport professionals have been facing a wave of visa refusals from the French consulate. A sudden tightening that is paralyzing activity and threatening trade with Europe.
It is a trend that does not let up. Despite inflation in Europe and global economic difficulties, the Moroccan diaspora continues to massively send money back to the country. By the end of November 2025, transfers had reached 111.53 billion dirhams. A vital financial windfall that supports thousands of families, but which still struggles to be transformed into productive investment.
The "Queen of Pop" has once again chosen the Kingdom to celebrate the new year. After a spiritual stop in Fès and strolling through the medina of Marrakech, Madonna ended 2025 in apotheosis in the Agafay desert , surrounded by her children and dressed by a Moroccan designer.
The imagination of the corrupt is limitless. Tracked by the security services and frightened by wiretaps, municipal presidents have found a new "hideout" to negotiate their illegal commissions: the steam of the Turkish baths. The Ministry of the Interior has opened an investigation into these astonishing practices.
The hunt for cash is on. As of July 1st next year, buying real estate or a business in cash will be penalized fiscally. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) will apply a 2% surcharge if the payment is not traceable.
The Moroccan Sahara is increasingly attracting VIPs. On Saturday, Saudi Prince Abdelmohsen ben Bandar arrived in Laâyoune for a relaxing stay. A visit that confirms that the region has become a popular tourist destination for the Gulf elite.
This is the New Year’s gift from the Office des Changes . Since January 1, 2026, the locks have been removed on foreign exchange allocations. Students, travelers and online shopping addicts now have significantly increased ceilings. Here are the details of what you can spend.