This is a first that marks a turning point in the national defense industry. The Indian group Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has delivered the first batch of WhAP 8x8 armored vehicles, assembled directly on Moroccan soil in the new industrial unit in Berrechid.
Three years after its launch, the direct housing assistance program is getting a makeover. Starting in 2026, the state will adjust the eligibility criteria and length of occupancy to curb speculation, while expanding access to co-owners.
The night from Monday to Tuesday was particularly agitated in the Aït Kdif region of Ouarzazate. A police operation against a drug trafficking network turned into an armed confrontation, triggering a large-scale manhunt to find the fleeing suspects.
A major cleanup on the streets of the Kingdom. On the sidelines of the kickoff of the Africa Cup of Nations, local authorities have launched a large-scale campaign to seize mobile coffee and food vending carts . A "clean hands" operation aimed at freeing up public space and ensuring health safety for the thousands of visitors expected.
The euphoria of the Africa Cup of Nations collides with the reality of the wallet. While Moroccans are rushing to cafes to follow the matches , many establishments do not hesitate to inflate their prices or impose entry fees, arousing the anger of supporters in the face of this opportunistic inflation.
It was on Moroccan asphalt that Renault wrote a new page in its electric history. The French manufacturer has just set an impressive efficiency record with its "Filante Record 2025" prototype, covering more than 1,000 km without recharging on the tracks of the Kingdom, confirming the country’s potential as a cutting-edge automotive test ground.
An audit conducted within a Moroccan banking group revealed serious breaches of anti-money laundering rules. Suspicious accounts, handling large sums without reliable supporting documents, are in the crosshairs.
Morocco is exploring new outlets for its "green gold". The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRAC) is launching a unique research program with the IAV Hassan II: using plant extracts in animal feed to do away with chemical antibiotics.
The Ministry of the Interior is tightening the screws. Faced with the anarchy that sometimes reigns in urban transportation, particularly taxis, Abdelouafi Laftit presented a strict disciplinary report to Parliament: 5,000 infractions recorded in 2025 and more than 1,500 licenses suspended.
International recognition for Moroccan cuisine. In its highly anticipated ranking of the "best gastronomic destinations" for 2026, the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine places Fez on the third step of the global podium. A major recognition that contrasts with the controversy sparked by the choice of the number one city.
The Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi , has decided to grant an exceptional financial bonus for the year 2025 to all police personnel.
The Spanish airline Vueling is strengthening its connectivity with Morocco, designated as a priority market. New routes and increased frequencies are announced to Nador, Fez, Marrakech and Tangier.