News in brief
Maritime connections between the ports of Algeciras in southern Spain and Tanger Med in northern Morocco have resumed after a temporary suspension caused by adverse weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar. Port authorities confirmed that ferry services were progressively restored early Sunday...
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Economy
The Tanger Med port complex continued its strong growth momentum in 2025, surpassing the symbolic threshold of 11 million containers handled, according to figures released by the Tanger Med Port Authority. The port’s four container terminals processed a total of 11.1 million TEUs in 2025, representing...
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Economy
Tanger Med Port has established itself as one of Africa’s most strategic maritime hubs, driven by its strong performance, advanced organization, and central role in global trade flows, according to observations highlighted by the Ivorian media. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, the...
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Society
Security operations carried out jointly by the National Police and Customs services at the port of Tanger Med successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 8.1 tonnes of cannabis on Thursday. According to an official statement from the General Directorate of National Security, the seized drugs...
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Economy
Morocco is set to revolutionize its trade and energy sectors with the inauguration of two major deepwater ports, Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, as part of its ambitious infrastructure expansion program. These projects solidify Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with...
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Society
Rabat, December 5, 2025 – The National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced the appointment of four new directors for Morocco’s key airports: Marrakech Menara, Tanger Ibn Battouta, Fès Saïss, and Agadir Al Massira. Soumia Tabeg will lead Marrakech Menara Airport, Othmane Hassani...
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Economy
Morocco’s port activity recorded significant momentum in 2024, with national maritime traffic reaching 241.2 million tonnes, a 15.2% increase compared to the previous year, according to data from the Directorate of Ports and Maritime Public Domain. The surge underscores the growing weight of the...
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National Team
Morocco’s national football team held its final training session on Wednesday evening before traveling to Tangier, where they will compete in friendly matches against Mozambique and Uganda. The games are part of the team’s preparations for hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The...
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Economy
Morocco’s 14 international ports handle the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, accounting for 95% of overall exchanges, according to Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka. Speaking during a parliamentary session at the House of Councillors, Baraka highlighted the strong...
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Sport
French football club Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is set to strengthen its international presence through a new partnership with Ittihad Tanger in Morocco. The three-year agreement will focus on youth development, technical exchanges, and talent scouting, reinforcing OL’s commitment to expanding its...
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Economy
Morocco’s Tanger Med Port continues to strengthen its position as a leading global logistics hub, outpacing major Spanish ports such as Valencia and Barcelona. Spanish shipping magnate Vicente Boluda, president of Boluda Corporación Marítima, has acknowledged that Spain is losing...
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