Faced with the growing support for the Moroccan autonomy plan in the Sahara among Western powers, Algeria is strengthening its relations with countries close to Moscow. Latest stop: Alexander Lukashenko’s Belarus.
Russia, one of the world’s oil giants, has brought in 30,000 tonnes of gasoline from Tangier. Ukrainian strikes on its refineries are causing shortages and forcing Moscow to seek fuel abroad.
Russia has temporarily banned diesel exports to secure its domestic market after Ukrainian strikes against its energy infrastructure. This decision also affects Morocco, an importer dependent on refined fuel.
Spanish imports of diesel from Morocco have exploded since the military escalation in the Middle East. The Iberian oil sector denounces unfair competition and suspects a maneuver to introduce Russian fuel into Europe despite sanctions.
Moroccan nationals continue to rank among the main applicants for Schengen visas . With 620,000 requests filed in 2025, Morocco consolidates its position in a global ranking marked by a slow post-Covid recovery.
This summer, Russian vacationers face a drastically reduced choice of destinations. With the elimination of many air routes, Morocco stands out as one of the few countries still accessible by direct flight from Russia.
British food security is wavering in the face of its dependence on imported fertilizers . A recent report highlights the United Kingdom’s vulnerability, lacking key resources such as phosphate, and now reliant on strategic producer countries such as Morocco.
A survey has just revealed that Spanish citizens are increasingly concerned about Russia and Morocco from a military standpoint . At the same time, a majority wishes for a rapprochement with the United States.
Morocco has ranked among the world’s leading importers of Russian diesel in March. Despite a decline in Moscow’s exports due to drone attacks on its ports, the Kingdom maintains very significant maritime supply flows.
The Islamic State organization calls for the burning of churches and synagogues during the Easter weekend. This threat specifically targets Morocco, in reaction to Israel’s closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan.
Moscow has warned its nationals of the danger of traveling to countries linked to the United States by extradition agreements , including Morocco. The Kremlin fears arrests followed by forced transfers to the American justice system.
Fleeing tensions in the Middle East, Russian tourists are massively turning to Morocco at the beginning of spring. The hotels in Marrakech are thus recording a record increase in bookings from this market.