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Europe remains Morocco’s leading trade partner despite slight decline

Morocco's trade exchanges with global markets recorded a notable increase of 6.3% in 2024, yet Europe retained its position as the country's dominant trade partner, despite a modest decline in its overall share. New data from Morocco’s Exchange Office reveals that European partners accounted......

Fuel giants dominate Morocco’s market with MAD 2.3 billion profit in 2024

Morocco’s fuel distribution market remains under the tight control of nine major companies, which collectively generated a net profit of MAD 2.3 billion ($230 million) in 2024, according to a newly released report from the Competition Council. Despite signs of market diversification, these distributors......

XRP and Bitcoin: Unlocking Crypto Potential with Hashj in 2025

XRP and Bitcoin remain at the forefront of the cryptocurrency world in 2025, showcasing their unique strengths in revolutionizing global financial systems. Despite their differences, both cryptocurrencies have gained prominence for their ability to store and transfer value across borders efficiently. This......

Spain’s workforce grows by over 1 million foreigners in a decade

Spain has added more than 1.4 million foreign workers to its labor force over the past decade, according to new data. Economists view this trend as essential for sustaining the country’s welfare and pension systems amid an aging population. A decade of growth in foreign labor Figures from Spain's......

Exploring legal alternatives to Spain's Beckham Law tax regime

Spain’s Beckham Law, offering a flat 24 percent tax rate for eligible foreigners, has long attracted international professionals and investors. However, recent scrutiny and legal challenges have led many to explore other legitimate tax-saving options. Here’s a look at some of the alternatives......

Morocco signs $3.7 billion deal to modernize airports and strengthen aviation sector

Morocco has taken a major step toward transforming its aviation sector with the signing of a $3.7 billion agreement to upgrade and expand the country’s airport infrastructure. The deal, signed by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and the National Airports Authority (ONDA), outlines an ambitious five-year......

Morocco’s wage gap dilemma: Engineers torn between home and Europe

Morocco’s Industry and Trade Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has stirred debate by highlighting the vast wage disparity between Moroccan engineers and their European counterparts. While Moroccan engineers earn between €1,000 and €1,500 monthly, identical roles in Europe pay as much as €6,500.......

Morocco sees sharp rise in bank cards but cash still dominates

The number of bank cards in circulation in Morocco rose to 22.6 million in 2024, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual banking supervision report released by Bank Al-Maghrib. Despite this significant growth, cash withdrawals remain the main use of these......

VPS partners with American Express to boost online payments in Morocco

Vantage Payment Systems (VPS), a licensed payment institution accredited by Bank Al-Maghrib, has announced a strategic partnership with American Express to strengthen digital payment services in Morocco. This collaboration marks the first time American Express cards will be accepted for e-commerce transactions......

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,......