The Office des Changes (Foreign Exchange Office) is starting the year 2026 with a series of highly anticipated easing measures. On the menu: unprecedented facilities for MREs investing in real estate , an increase in ceilings for students and online purchases, and a rethought tourist allowance.
It is a visible transformation on the streets of the Kingdom. The old Mercedes 240 and the dilapidated "petit taxis" are giving way to modern vehicles. While the Ministry of the Interior is pleased with an 80% renewal rate, the transition to electric remains at a standstill.
The storm sweeping through Morocco has caused damage in Marrakech. Under the violence of the winds and heavy rains, a part of the false ceiling of the Marrakech-Menara airport has become detached. While the images may be impressive, the National Airports Office (ONDA) assures that the incident was anticipated and that the situation is under control.
Morocco ends the year 2025 with a striking economic paradox. While the trade deficit is dangerously widening, weighed down by massive imports, the Kingdom is weathering the storm thanks to record tourism revenues and the unwavering strength of remittances from Moroccans living abroad .
The "Chikaya.ma" portal was running at full capacity last year. In 2025, Moroccans filed no less than 163,694 complaints against the public administration. While the response time has improved, the satisfaction rate of users remains mixed.
The countdown is over. With the imminent entry into force of the CRD6 directive on January 10, 2026, Moroccan banks in Europe are facing a regulatory tightening that could weaken the money transfers of Moroccans living abroad to the Kingdom.
The era of the untouchable "Fqih" is over. A Moroccan university study reveals that religious authority in the Kingdom has mutated, moving from the traditional hierarchy to a "negotiated" relationship on social networks. At the heart of this transformation is the preacher Yassine El Amri , a figurehead of a digital Islam where the "Like" replaces allegiance.
Morocco confirms its status as a popular destination for the world’s elite. After football stars, it is the turn of the Gulf royalty to set up camp in the Kingdom. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , has chosen the calm of Ifrane to celebrate the new year.
Faced with the imminent arrival of the storm "Francis", the authorities are taking no risks. The Ministry of the Interior issued an alert message on Friday, January 2, calling on Moroccans to be extremely cautious in the face of torrential rains and violent winds that will shake the Kingdom throughout the weekend.
The face of Morocco is changing radically . The latest results from the 2024 Census confirm a brutal acceleration in the aging of the population. With more than 5 million elderly people, the Kingdom is facing a social and economic time bomb that urgently requires a rethinking of retirement and health policies.
The first weekend of 2026 promises to be turbulent. An active Atlantic depression, named "Francis", is hitting Morocco as of this Friday, January 2. The General Directorate of Meteorology has placed several provinces on red alert due to the risk of flooding and strong winds .
The host Hamza El Filali wanted to publicly thank Abderrazak Hamdallah. He revealed that the Moroccan international had provided him with crucial financial assistance when he was facing heavy debts and legal problems.