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Europe remains Morocco’s top trade partner despite slight decline

Europe continued to dominate Morocco’s foreign trade in 2024, accounting for 62% of total trade volume, down slightly from 63.2% in 2023, according to the latest annual report by the Moroccan Office of Exchange. European countries provided 56.4% of Morocco’s imports and received 71.4% of......

Trump announces ‘historic’ trade deal with Japan, easing tariffs on cars and rice

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the conclusion of a “historic” trade agreement with Japan that significantly reduces tariffs on Japanese vehicles and opens the door for increased agricultural imports, especially rice, from the United States. “We’ve just finalized......

Moroccan produce success sparks discontent among Spanish farmers

As Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports surge in the Spanish market, discontent is rising among Spanish farmers who feel increasingly threatened by what they describe as unfair competition. In the greenhouses of Andalusia, a sense of frustration grows as shipments from Morocco climb steadily. In just......

Africa-focused partnership: UM6P, UNESCO and OCP Foundation launch joint development platform

In a move to strengthen African-led development strategies, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), UNESCO, and the OCP Foundation signed a strategic agreement in Paris on July 18, 2025. The trilateral partnership activates a $6 million platform that will fund joint projects focused on education,......

Vacations In Morocco: too expensive for many Moroccans

Taking a vacation in Morocco is becoming a luxury fewer Moroccans can afford. What used to be a time for relaxation and travel—whether as a family, couple, or group of friends—has now become financially out of reach for many, including Moroccans living abroad. Once again this year, a growing......

Spain offers €10,000 grants to digital nomads moving to Extremadura

Spain’s western Extremadura region continues its efforts to combat depopulation by offering grants of up to €10,000 to attract digital nomads and remote workers. While many Spanish regions grapple with overtourism and rising living costs, Extremadura stands out, actively seeking new residents......

Boeing and Alphavest Capital to establish five aerospace centers in Morocco

Moroccan asset management firm Alphavest Capital and American aerospace giant Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create five aerospace excellence centers in Morocco. This strategic partnership aims to bolster the country’s position as a global leader in the aviation manufacturing......

Royal Air Maroc strengthens fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX 8 deliveries

Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national airline, has bolstered its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, delivered on July 15. This move is part of an ambitious modernization plan aimed at enhancing the carrier’s capacity and global reach. Expanding the fleet The delivery flight,......

Morocco’s 2030 World Cup to create over 100,000 jobs annually and drive economic growth

Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is expected to generate more than 100,000 jobs annually while boosting the nation’s economic growth by 1.7%, announced Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah during the eighth Morocco Today Forum (MTF) in Rabat. Transformative......

Ryanair cuts flights at regional Spanish airports, fueling travel disparity

Ryanair's decision to withdraw from two regional Spanish airports, Jerez and Valladolid, has significantly impacted passenger numbers, exposing a growing divide between Spain's bustling urban travel hubs and its quieter, underserved regions. Sharp declines in regional passenger numbers The......

Spain faces critical immigrant pay gap as economy eyes 25 million migrant workers

A new global study reveals that immigrant workers in Spain earn nearly a third less than Spanish nationals, highlighting structural inequalities within the labor market as the country braces for a major demographic shift. The research, led by the University of Oslo and published in Nature Journal,......

Financial exclusion remains high in Morocco despite digital progress

Despite Morocco’s strong digital infrastructure and widespread mobile phone use, more than half of the adult population remains excluded from the official financial system, according to the World Bank’s Findex Global Database 2025, released this Wednesday. The report reveals that only 44%......

Morocco strengthens global partnerships as stability drives investor confidence

High-ranking officials and international organizations are praising Morocco’s stability and strategic reforms, positioning the country as a key partner in sectors ranging from infrastructure to renewable energy and aerospace. Morocco as a pillar of stability Naima Moutchou, Vice President of......