To rebalance the forces in North Africa, Morocco would be negotiating the acquisition of thirty Russian Sukhoï Su-35 fighter jets. This targeted military reinforcement would directly respond to the regional arms race.
Belgium is demanding 10 million euros to release the Ethera, a ship from the Russian "ghost fleet" that was boarded after leaving Morocco. Suspected of circumventing sanctions against Moscow, the oil tanker is the subject of a legal dispute.
Faced with capricious weather and increased competition in Europe and Russia, Moroccan blueberry exporters have achieved a strategic breakthrough in the American market thanks to the superior quality of their production.
The Secretary General of the FRMF, Tarek Najem, mentioned the possibility of a friendly match between Morocco and Russia next June. The final decision belongs to the new coach, who is responsible for setting up the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Under the impetus of the Trump administration, the Madrid talks mark a turning point in the Western Sahara conflict. By bringing Algeria back to the negotiating table, the United States is attempting to break a decades-old stalemate.
Morocco is confirming its attractiveness to Russian travelers , recording an increase of nearly 40% in arrivals in 2025. According to official data from Moscow, the Kingdom is emerging as a rising destination, entering the top 30 of the preferred vacation spots for this clientele.
A Russian citizen accused of fighting in Syria alongside jihadist organizations has been extradited from Morocco to Russia . The operation was carried out in coordination with Interpol, Russia’s Interior Ministry announced.
The towing of a Russian tanker that broke down has mobilized significant resources off the coast of Tangier this Friday. Several experts fear a major environmental disaster in the Strait of Gibraltar. On site, the Moroccan tug VB Spartel has launched an operation to secure this drifting ship for more than 27 hours.
The French naval forces carried out an operation on Thursday to board the Grinch, a tanker coming from Russia. The vessel is suspected of being part of the "ghost fleet" that is trying to circumvent the international sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine.
Morocco has established itself as one of the most dynamic destinations for the Russian market in 2025, with an annual increase in arrivals of 29%. This growth, driven by increased international visibility and an adaptation of the hotel offer, is accompanied by a strategic strengthening of air links between the two countries.
Russian consumers are showing a growing appetite for the citrus fruits of the Kingdom . While global imports of mandarins in Russia are showing a downward trend, volumes from Morocco have experienced a spectacular increase of 74% since the beginning of the year compared to the same period last year.
Morocco is not on the list of African countries benefiting from a visa exemption with Russia , a Russian official source has confirmed, denying the rumor, relayed in particular by Bladi.net, which announced the opposite.