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Morocco’s Economy Poised for Growth as Purchasing Power Rises, Ministry Reports

25 May 2021

Based on the positive trend in income levels, particularly a good agricultural season, and remittances from Moroccans living abroad (MRE), the Ministry of Economy, Finance and (…)

PJD Prepares for Potential Shift to Opposition as Moroccan Elections Loom

24 May 2021

In difficulty on the national political chessboard, the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) could shift into the opposition after the next legislative elections. Its (…)

Morocco Braces for 10% Hike in Cooking Oil Prices as Producers Unite

24 May 2021

Cooking oil prices will continue to soar in Morocco, much to the dismay of consumers. Producers have made a decision in this direction.

Royal Air Maroc to Resume Boeing 737 MAX Flights to Europe in June

24 May 2021

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft of Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will resume service in June. The national airline has put them back into its booking system for flights to France and Spain.

Moroccan Military Fires on Drug Traffickers Near Sahara Defense Wall

24 May 2021

Elements of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) fired on drug traffickers who were heading towards the prohibited military zone near the defense wall. In Tata, the separatists tried (…)

Morocco-Spain Tensions Escalate as Writer Claims Ceuta as Moroccan Territory

24 May 2021

Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun reacted to the new tensions between Morocco and Spain. He stated that "Ceuta is Moroccan land".

Morocco Eyes Turkish Ejder Yalçın Armored Vehicles to Bolster Military Capabilities

24 May 2021

Morocco plans to acquire the Ejder Yalçın armored vehicle from the Turkish manufacturer Nurol Makina. This will further strengthen its armament.

Spain Seeks to Defuse Tensions with Morocco over Polisario Leader’s Presence

24 May 2021

While Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, has warned against the exfiltration of Brahim Ghali, his counterpart (…)

French Police Intercept 96 Kilos of Moroccan Cannabis in High-Speed Bust

23 May 2021

Elements of the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) intercepted two vehicles transporting 96 kilos of Moroccan cannabis and arrested their three occupants, in the (…)

Morocco-Geneva Flights to Resume June 10, Serving Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir

23 May 2021

Subject to the evolution of the health crisis, flights from Geneva airport to Morocco will resume as of June 10. Three airlines are behind this: Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Air (…)