The 2026 edition of Operation Marhaba introduces biometric controls at borders. This innovation is raising serious concerns within the Moroccan diaspora, who fear the return of endless queues during summer crossings.
Despite close bilateral cooperation, the economic ties between Madrid and Rabat reveal a striking imbalance. In just six years, Morocco’s state claims against its Iberian neighbor have exploded, contrasting with the global trend.
For decades, Spain has reigned unchallenged over the European avocado market . But today, Morocco’s agricultural power is shaking this hegemony. With unbeatable production costs and giant farms, the kingdom is establishing itself as the new giant of "green gold" against its Iberian neighbor.
Judicial investigations are currently targeting vehicle rental companies in Rabat and Casablanca. These agencies are suspected of laundering profits from international drug trafficking , as part of investigations conducted jointly with Spanish authorities.
FC Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal is suffering from a left hamstring injury. Injured against Celta, he will miss the end of the championship but should be fit to compete in the World Cup with Spain.
Expected in April, the peak of Morocco’s blueberry harvest is struggling to materialize. Hit by severe weather and competing with Spain, the sector is facing plummeting volumes and declining prices.
Morocco’s tourism sector is starting 2026 with a sharp increase in revenues and international visitor numbers. However, this momentum masks a clear decline in domestic travelers, penalized by economic conditions and the month of Ramadan.
Tomato lovers in France will need to dig deeper into their wallets. Battered by difficult weather conditions in Morocco and Spain , production is slowing down, causing a dramatic spike in prices on French store shelves.
Spaniards’ enthusiasm for fruit is massively benefiting foreign suppliers. Morocco is now establishing itself as an unavoidable player in this market , dominating exports of watermelons and avocados, much to the dismay of Iberian farmers.
The historic project of a tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar to connect Europe and Africa is taking shape. This underwater railway infrastructure has reached a decisive stage, although its opening for the 2030 World Cup is now formally ruled out.
On Wednesday, the sky over Ceuta resonated with the passage of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. These maneuvers are part of a joint preventive military exercise , aimed at strengthening the air defense capabilities of the autonomous city with Morocco in its sights.
After establishing itself in Marrakech in 2025, Spanish operator Ona Hotels is preparing a new acquisition in Casablanca. This announcement confirms the continued appeal of European players in the Moroccan market, amid a restructuring of the international tourism sector.