NVIDIA is conquering the African market. The leader in the AI factory project in Europe plans to first settle in South Africa in June, then in other African countries such as Morocco, Egypt and Nigeria.
Sahbi El Asraoui, 26, wanted in France for a prison sentence and several serious acts of violence, would currently be free. His arrest by Interpol in Marrakech in January was mentioned, as well as a possible extradition to France.
Amendments to the Moroccan Family Code (Moudawana) are being considered. Seven proposals for amendments, previously approved by the Supreme Council of Ulema, were presented in late 2024 to King Mohammed VI by the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq. These proposals affect several aspects of family law, some of which affect Moroccans residing abroad (MRE).
The Moroccan landscape between Rabat and Settat has apparently changed in a matter of weeks. NASA satellite images dated February 14 and March 26, 2025 confirm this: the vegetation has experienced a clear recovery, a direct consequence of the winter rains that fell during this period.
The Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has just announced a new connection with Morocco from Bordeaux, with very competitive round-trip prices.
It is an announcement that has surprised more than one observer on the Moroccan telecommunications market. Maroc Telecom and Inwi, long-time competitors, have decided to join forces. The two operators have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at modernizing the kingdom’s infrastructure, particularly in anticipation of hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-organized with Spain and Portugal.
The Hyatt hotel group plans to open 20 new establishments in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) over the next three years, including in Morocco, according to Manuel Melenchon, one of the group’s regional managers.
As of April 14, 2025, the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography (ANCFCC) will require electronic payment for real estate conservation fees. The objective is to strengthen transparency in transactions and fight against land fraud.
Morocco is strengthening its deterrence capability in a context of growing regional tensions. The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have just tested the operationality of the Israeli PULS multiple rocket launcher system recently acquired from the Israeli manufacturer Elbit Systems.
For French nationals who plan to get married in Morocco, it is necessary to follow specific administrative procedures, particularly when the union is celebrated before the local Moroccan authorities. The main step involves the competent French consulate general.
The criminal chamber near the Court of Appeal of Rabat in charge of financial crimes postponed in April the examination of the case of the regional director of the Moroccan Union of Banks and the director of a bank branch in Tetouan, accused of embezzlement.
A partial solar eclipse will occur on Saturday in the Northern Hemisphere. It will last about four hours and will be visible first in Morocco.