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• Moroccan Fuel Prices Surge Despite Global Oil Decline, Consumer Groups Protest
  12 April, by Prince

  Despite the drop in oil prices and the dollar since the beginning of the year, fuel prices at the pump remain high in Morocco. An inexplicable increase denounced by the Moroccan Federation of Consumer Rights.
  While fuel prices are recording sharp declines in several countries in Europe and around the world, they are still rising in Morocco. The National Union of Oil and Gas and the Moroccan Federation of Consumer Rights have continuously denounced these "unjustified" prices, questioning (…)

• Coffee Prices Surge 25% in Morocco, Sparking Industry Outrage
  11 April, by Sylvanus

  Since April 1st, the price of coffee has risen sharply, sparking outrage from the National Federation of Café and Restaurant Owners in Morocco.
  The price of a kilo of coffee has gone from 120 dirhams to 150 dirhams, the one sold at 160 dirhams has gone up to 200 dirhams, and the most expensive, initially sold at 200 dirhams, now costs 250 dirhams, an abrupt increase of 25%. "The companies have met and agreed on a 25% increase on their products," denounces Ahmed Boufekrane, national (…)

• Moroccan Union Calls for Fuel Price Regulation Amid Rising Costs
  26 February, by Prince

  Faced with the continuous rise in pump prices, the National Petroleum and Gas Union, affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labor (CDT), calls on the authorities to take their responsibilities and return to price regulation.
  The rise in fuel prices in Morocco is not due to the increase in international prices, the union says in a statement, explaining that this record increase is the consequence of the removal of subsidies from the compensation fund, the liberalization of prices, (…)

• Morocco World Cup Stadium Project Drives Massive Spike in Local Land Prices
  13 February, by Sylvanus

  Land prices have risen considerably in the province of Benslimane in recent months, reaching up to 1,000 dirhams/m². Several factors justify this price surge.
  In addition to Benslimane’s reputation as a city with a pleasant environment and a temperate climate, the establishment of the future Grand Stade Hassan II is at the origin of the surge in land prices in the municipality. This project is generating a massive influx of investors and an upward pressure on prices. The land located (…)

• Moroccan Union Calls for Nationwide Protests Over Gas Price Hike
  26 May 2024, by Prince

  Civil society organizations are preparing to demonstrate against the rise in gas prices in Morocco, of 10 dirhams for the 12 kg bottle, and 2.5 dirhams for the 6 kg bottle.
  The National Union of Labor in Morocco (UNTM) has announced a series of demonstrations in front of the Parliament headquarters in Rabat and in the regions of the kingdom to protest against the rise in gas prices. The trade union organization plans to organize regional sit-ins on June 1, 2024, and a sit-in in front of (…)

• Morocco Flight Prices Surge as Belgian Holidaymakers Rush for Last-Minute Sun
  23 December 2022, by Sylvanus

  While Belgians are flocking to sunny destinations like Morocco to spend their holidays there, they are facing a major difficulty. Usually cheaper, the prices of last-minute tickets are skyrocketing.
  In total, 824,000 passengers are expected from Friday, December 23 to Sunday, January 8 inclusive at Brussels Airport. Among the most popular destinations are the Canary Islands, Spain and Morocco. "We naturally think of the Canary Islands, which are always popular," explains Nathalie Piérard, (…)

• Morocco Aims to Keep Travel Affordable for Diaspora in ’Marhaba 2024’ Operation
  7 May 2024, by Sylvanus

  Mohamed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, assures that his department is working to guarantee affordable ticket prices for Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) as part of the Marhaba operation.
  As the Marhaba operation approaches, Morocco is mobilizing to facilitate the return of Moroccans living abroad to the country. Responding to a question from the Socialist group in the House of Representatives, Mohamed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, affirmed that the (…)

• Morocco’s Riad-Inspired Pavilion Wins Top Honor at Dubai Tourism Expo
  2 May 2019, by Said

  Its riad-shaped design was elected among the 365 pavilions present at this edition, which saw the participation of 2,800 travel specialists from 90 Arab and foreign countries, including of course Morocco.
  "The consecration of the Moroccan pavilion among the 365 present at this great tourism fair is a reward for the traditional Moroccan architectural art," rejoiced the director of the regional representation of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) in Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Sadek Chaker, (…)

• Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Receives Prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor
  14 May 2019, by Amine

  Mohammed VI, as well as other personalities, has just received the 2019 "Ellis Island Medal of Honor" international award, an important American distinction.
  This award, presented by the "Ellis Island Honors Society", is generally awarded to American and international personalities whose personal, professional and philanthropic contributions benefit the global community.
  Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W Bush, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump are among (…)

• Marrakech’s Royal Mansour Named Best International Urban Hotel by Conde Nast Traveler
  19 June 2019, by Bladi.net

  The 11th edition of the prestigious "Conde Nast Traveler 2019" Award, in Madrid, has named the "Royal Mansour Marrakech" as the "Best International Urban Hotel", ahead of major names in the European hotel industry.
  Hosted by actress Laura Sanchez, at the Italian Embassy in Madrid, this edition of the "Conde Nast Traveler 2019" Award was a great opportunity for the ochre city to reveal itself further to the world through the quality of its hotel infrastructure. These, in part, guarantee it (…)