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The Moroccan tax system provides several tax breaks for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). However, many are unaware of certain provisions that can significantly reduce their taxes. Here are five little-known but very useful benefits.
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.8% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.1% against the euro during the period from August 7 to 13, 2025, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a weather alert bulletin for several provinces of Morocco, valid until Monday, August 18. The bulletin announces a heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 47°C, accompanied by the chergui phenomenon, as well as local thunderstorms that may include hail and gusts of wind.
When a property is held in joint ownership in Morocco, each co-owner is fiscally responsible for their own share upon sale.
Non-resident individuals on a short stay in Morocco can benefit from the refund of value-added tax (VAT) on goods and merchandise acquired within the country, intended for use abroad, for an amount greater than or equal to 2,000 dirhams including tax.
A federation of civil society associations in the Ourika region, in the province of Al Haouz, has publicly denounced the practices of certain café and restaurant owners. The latter impose high rates on visitors for the simple fact of sitting on the banks of the Ourika wadi.
Moroccan singer Latifa Raafat shares insights into her relationship with King Hassan II. She reveals the valuable advice the monarch gave her at the start of her career, recommendations that have durably influenced her artistic choices and her decision to remain in Morocco.
A sign displayed in a café in the city of Larache, Morocco, has provoked strong reactions on social media. The sign imposed a time limit on customers, an initiative that has been widely perceived as a restriction of their freedom.
The shipping company Balearia is facing strong criticism regarding its route between the ports of Tarifa and Tanger Ville. Visible technical problems, passenger complaints, and an alleged breach of contract have been reported, prompting a call for intervention by local authorities.
An opinion from the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), published in 2022, makes a straightforward observation: the most qualified Moroccans in the world (MDM) are no longer leaving only for France or Belgium, but for Canada, the United States and Germany. An evolution that reflects a profound transformation of qualified Moroccan emigration.
The future of Azzedine Ounahi at Olympique de Marseille remains uncertain. While the Phocaean club had reached an agreement with Panathinaikos for the transfer of the midfielder, the Moroccan player’s willingness now constitutes the main obstacle to the completion of this operation. A situation that forces the various parties to explore other options, so far without success.
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.1% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.4% against the euro during the period from July 31 to August 6, according to data provided by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) .