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Canned sardines are enjoying spectacular success in the United States. They are now Americans’ second-favorite canned fish, behind tuna, a trend that opens up prospects for Morocco, the world’s leading sardine supplier.
Moroccan road hauliers are calling for a revision of the speed limits imposed on 40-tonne heavy trucks. They consider the current rules outdated in light of advances in truck technology and are asking Morocco to move closer to the standards applied in Europe.
The 2026 World Cup has accelerated Morocco’s beer market. Société des Boissons du Maroc directly cites the World Cup among the factors that supported its activity in the second quarter, alongside Flag Spéciale Gold and Casablanca.
Before authorizing the sale of two naval drones to Morocco, the Dutch government examined the risk of them being used in the conflict in the Sahara. The Hague ultimately gave the green light, deeming such a scenario unlikely.
The main suspect in a gang that allegedly spread fear in Lelystad, in the Netherlands, cannot be found. Matien H., 22, cut off his electronic ankle bracelet at the beginning of July. Sources from criminal circles claim that he has since gone to Morocco.
A family says it had to call the police to get an elderly patient out of a private clinic in Casablanca. The gallbladder operation was supposed to cost around 15,000 dirhams, but the facility allegedly ended up demanding nearly 170,000 dirhams.
A former head of Spanish military intelligence claims that his country could neutralize Morocco within 24 hours if Rabat attacked Ceuta. Aircraft, ships, ports, airports and communications would be targeted in a retaliation that would go far beyond defending the enclave.
“Neither wants war, but both are preparing for the worst.” Issued at the end of 2025 regarding Morocco and Algeria, the warning has taken on a new dimension with the acceleration of the two neighbors’ military modernization.
Cheb Khaled’s festive images in Rabat resurfaced at the worst possible moment in Algeria. As fires claimed at least 12 lives and plunged the country into mourning, his performance in Morocco triggered a fierce campaign on social media.
In Casablanca, the real estate market is recovering unevenly. Office sales surged by 48.7% and land sales by 41.4%, but apartment transactions declined again by 3.1%. Overall, the market grew by just 4.4%.
A survey of 1,035 Moroccan adults reveals that 49.6% had already followed a diet, but only 9.5% used an app to monitor their food intake. However, the sample, which was highly urban and highly educated, does not represent the entire population.
A woman of Moroccan origin, who says she is illiterate, seriously ill and dependent on daily care, has lost her supplementary income in the Netherlands. She did not provide the documents requested in Morocco. The court considers that her family could have helped her.