Bladi.net
The Moroccan government is preparing a 40,000-dirham grant for families looking to build or renovate their homes in rural areas. The program aims to cover 100,000 homes by 2031, with free technical support and simplified administrative procedures.
The United Kingdom is preparing a trade deal with the European Union that could complicate Moroccan agricultural imports. British industry representatives fear more than £300 million in additional costs a year. Tomatoes, berries and other fresh produce are particularly exposed to border delays.
The return of Israeli airlines to Marrakech is becoming more complicated. After Israir, Arkia has also suspended ticket sales at the request of Israeli security services. Travelers who have already booked are now waiting to learn what will happen to their flights.
He had applied for several jobs, submitted CVs and kept proof of his efforts. But a return trip to Morocco changed the course of his case. In Spain, a court has upheld the refusal of monthly unemployment assistance worth 480 euros.
PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday night in the Champions League. Achraf Hakimi set up Fabian Ruiz for the final goal, capping a performance that earned him ratings of between 6 and 7.5/10 from the French sports media.
A Moroccan military aircraft landed in Liberia on Monday carrying vehicles and equipment for the local army. Two round trips are scheduled through October 22. On the return flights, the aircraft are expected to carry around 140 Liberian military personnel to Morocco for specialized commando training.
The famous Dakar Rally is expected to return to Morocco in January 2027. According to the Spanish press, organizers have informed teams of a change of country because of security tensions in Saudi Arabia. Twelve stages are being considered, mainly in the Moroccan desert.
In Italy, a Moroccan man who had been unemployed for eight months found a pensioner’s wallet and returned it. When the man offered him a reward, Abdeljalil El Himer instead handed him his CV. His hope is to find work so he can support his family back in Morocco.
A Moroccan woman who arrived in France without a visa in 2019 worked in the restaurant and hospitality industries for nearly six years. Despite her permanent contract and numerous payslips, the prefecture had ordered her to leave the country. The courts have now ordered that she be granted residency.
Six Moroccans each paid up to €11,000 to reach Melilla clandestinely aboard a pleasure boat. Spanish police announced on Monday, October 19, that they had dismantled a smuggling network and arrested four suspects after several months of investigation.
Moroccans residing abroad can finance a new property purchase in Morocco, even if they already own a home in the Kingdom. The 2026 regulations allow loans covering up to 80% of the purchase price, with no limit on the number of properties that can be financed.
Major construction projects at Moroccan airports could generate nearly 49,000 jobs. The African Development Bank has released detailed forecasts for its modernization program, with a significant share of jobs expected to go to young people and women.