Morocco
Morocco ready to acquire Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth fighters
Morocco is on the verge of acquiring formidable American weapons from Lockheed Martin for its Royal Air Force.
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Arms race: Morocco increases its Defense budget by 18% for 2026
The Moroccan economy has experienced sustained growth in recent years, allowing the kingdom to invest massively in the modernization of its army. The defense budget for the year 2026 has increased by 18% compared to 2025.
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Tourism: Morocco aims for 18 million visitors and 124 billion dirhams in revenue by the end of 2025
The Moroccan tourism sector is about to close a record year, exceeding the set objectives. This momentum is supported by a government roadmap and significant investments, and is further strengthened by new strategic partnerships aimed at diversifying the offering.
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Renault signs a strategic agreement in Morocco to produce its future electrified models
The Renault automotive group is about to take a major new step in its industrial development in Morocco. An agreement, signed on Wednesday, October 29, with the Ministry of Industry, commits the group to a profound transformation of its local ecosystem, focused on electrification and research.
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Transavia continues its expansion in Morocco with a direct flight to Agadir
The airline Transavia has recently launched a new direct connection between Montpellier and Agadir. This route opening aims to "strengthen air connectivity to one of the most important tourist destinations in the Kingdom".
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Maes at the center of an explosive investigation into the links between French rap and organized crime
A new journalistic investigation explores the deep links between the commercial success of French rap and organized crime. A book sheds light on how certain rappers, including Maes , find themselves involved in serious criminal affairs, far exceeding the scope of their public image.
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Morocco: Alert on clandestine olive workshops threatening public health
The Moroccan Observatory for Consumer Protection (OMPC) is warning against the worrying proliferation of clandestine workshops specializing in olive preservation and harissa production. It calls on the competent authorities to react urgently to put an end to these practices, which constitute a serious threat to public health.
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Morocco: Ministers accused of clientelism as the 2026 elections approach
Less than a year away from the 2026 elections, some members of Aziz Akhannouch’s government are accused of prioritizing the close ones, the sons of notable families, and other prominent supporters over the nation.
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LGV Kénitra–Marrakech: the ONCF launches an international tender for the new stations and technical centers
The National Railway Office (ONCF) is active in the realization of the High-Speed Line (LGV) Kenitra–Marrakech. In this sense, it has just launched an international tender with pre-selection for the construction of the new stations, technical centers and maintenance stations.
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Transport: Morocco modernizes its rail network and prepares for the 2030 World Cup
Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics, provided an update on the ongoing projects, highlighting the modernization of 346 train cars and the acquisition of 60 new ones, as well as the purchase of 30 new-generation locomotives equipped with a 380-volt electricity generation system.
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Real Estate in Morocco: A Reconfiguration Rather Than a Crisis, According to Experts
Despite a 30% drop in transactions in the first half of 2025, the Moroccan real estate market remains stable. For one expert, it is a reconfiguration rather than a crisis. Housing assistance and the strength of the players are supporting a sector undergoing deep structural changes.
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The Swiss group Cicor acquires two Valtronic plants in the United States and Morocco
Cicor, the St. Gallen-based manufacturer of electronic components, has acquired two production sites in the United States and Morocco from its Vaud-based counterpart Valtronic. With this transaction, the amount of which is not known, Cicor is strengthening its presence in both countries in the field of medical technologies.