Spain spends far more on its defense than Morocco and maintains a clear air and naval advantage. But in terms of military personnel, the balance is reversed: the estimates cited attribute more than three times as many troops to Morocco.
Moroccans who applied for a D visa for Belgium several years ago may still recover all or part of a former administrative fee. The Immigration Office is still maintaining the reimbursement procedure and making the necessary forms available.
Every summer, heavily loaded cars cross Spain heading for Morocco. Trunks full, luggage piled on the roof: despite their spectacular appearance, many nevertheless comply with Spanish regulations.
At Essaouira, an affordable and social housing project launched in 2009 for around 400 families is facing a new development. Several apartments from its first phase have just been subject to a court-ordered seizure over a debt exceeding 25 million dirhams.
Electric and hybrid cars are rapidly gaining ground in Morocco. By the end of July, their sales had surged by 86.3% in one year, as rising fuel prices are prompting more and more motorists to consider alternative powertrains.
The average net monthly salary in Morocco’s public sector reached 10,600 dirhams in 2025. But more than 38% of civil servants earn 8,000 dirhams or less.
Eurostars Hotel Company is accelerating its expansion in Morocco. The Spanish chain has just opened its third hotel in Casablanca in less than two years, bringing its portfolio in the city to 251 rooms.
Some Moroccan bakeries add sugar to bread dough without informing their customers. The practice has been acknowledged by professionals interviewed in Rabat and denounced by consumer associations.
Tangier-Ibn Battouta Airport has established itself as one of the main air gateways for Moroccans residing abroad. It now ranks third among the Moroccan airports most used by MREs.
Flights to Morocco are subject to special rules at Transavia in Rotterdam. The cabin crew union considers them more demanding and wants to prevent them from accumulating within the same week.
After the Ceuta crisis , several analysts believe that Rabat’s proximity to Washington is bolstering Morocco’s confidence in its dealings with Spain and a Europe dependent on its cooperation on migration. However, no public evidence demonstrates any coordination with the Trump administration.
A shipment of watermelons was carrying 350 kilos of cannabis resin at the Tanger Med port. The 42-year-old Moroccan truck driver was arrested.