Tourism revenues exceeded transfers from Moroccans living abroad during the first five months of 2026. Tourism generated 53.8 billion dirhams, compared to 50.2 billion sent by the diaspora.
The euro has slightly declined against the Moroccan dirham during the peak summer return period. The movement remains limited, but it is somewhat less favorable for MREs who exchange or transfer euros to Morocco.
The return of MREs gives summer a boost in the Oriental region. In Nador, Saïdia and neighboring cities, restaurants, cafés, shops, hotels and beaches are already benefiting from the influx linked to Operation Marhaba 2026.
Starting October 1, 2026, fees related to electronic card payments will decrease in Morocco. Bank Al-Maghrib has decided to cap interchange commissions , with particular advantages for digital public services and neighborhood shops.
Morocco remains in the top 5 stays booked by French people for summer 2026, but demand is declining sharply. The kingdom is undergoing an adjustment after a strong 2025 and the return of long-haul destinations.
Marrakech and Agadir have reportedly begun replacing traditional asphalt with permeable pavements. The objective: limit heat accumulation in streets, promote water infiltration, and adapt these two major Moroccan cities to increasingly intense heat waves.
While Morocco is presented as a serious candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, Spain refuses to fall behind. Madrid assures that no official decision has been made and promises to defend its candidacy to the end.
Once a popular and affordable fruit, the prickly pear is now selling for up to 6 dirhams per unit in certain Moroccan cities. This price increase is reigniting the debate over pricing, even as production is beginning to recover.
The Office of Exchange is investigating suspicious financial transfers involving Moroccan companies and offshore entities . Information transmitted by Spanish and French authorities reportedly enabled the opening of investigations to identify the real beneficiaries of these operations.
As Morocco examines reopening sheep imports from Europe, Moroccan operators are already positioning themselves in Spain. Their goal: to quickly secure sheep supplies amid a surge in red meat prices.
The bill on stray animals is worrying animal rights defenders in Morocco. They fear that feeding, caring for or sheltering street dogs and cats in public spaces could expose citizens and volunteers to penalties.
The Moroccan government wants to regulate the use of scooters and other new modes of transportation on public roads. A draft decree provides notably for mandatory helmet wearing , a ban on headphones and speed limitations.