Keywords: Benslimane


Morocco’s Defence Industry Ambitions Face Cost, Skills and Investment Challenges

Morocco is laying the groundwork for a domestic defence industry, seeking to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers by expanding local manufacturing, aircraft maintenance and drone production. However, the transition from industrial infrastructure to sustainable military production will depend on......

2030 World Cup Final: Senegal FA President Backs Morocco’s Bid

The contest over the venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final has gained a notable African voice, with Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall publicly supporting Morocco’s bid to stage the tournament’s decisive match. Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and......

Morocco accelerates the rise of its domestic defense industry

For decades, Morocco's defense capabilities relied heavily on foreign procurement. That model is now being complemented by a broader industrial strategy aimed at producing military equipment inside the Kingdom, developing domestic expertise and embedding international technology partnerships within......

Morocco launches $270 million tender for Grand Casablanca Stadium infrastructure

Morocco has taken another major step in the development of the Grand Casablanca Stadium by launching an international public tender for the external infrastructure surrounding the future sports complex. The project, valued at approximately MAD 2.68 billion (around USD 270 million), reflects the country's......

Nearly three tonnes of cannabis resin seized in Casablanca

Two thousand nine hundred and sixty kilograms of cannabis resin were seized near Casablanca’s international airport during a police operation that targeted a suspected drug trafficking network. The vehicle carrying the shipment was found abandoned close to the Mohammed V airport area after a high-risk......

SRM opens new rural agency to improve local public services

The Regional Multiservice Company (SRM) Casablanca-Settat has strengthened its presence in rural Morocco with the opening of a new customer service agency in Oulad Ali Toualaa, located in the province of Benslimane. The inauguration, attended by senior company officials and local representatives, marks......

Morocco launches major maintenance hub for F-16 and C-130 aircraft

Morocco has taken a significant step in strengthening its aerospace infrastructure with the start of construction on a new heavy maintenance hangar for F-16 and C-130 aircraft at Benslimane Airport. The initiative, led by Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), marks a new phase in the country’s ambition......

Casablanca unveils 2026 edition of “10 KM International by WeCasablanca”

Casablanca has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of the “10 KM International by WeCasablanca,” set to take place on May 17. Organized by Casablanca Events & Animation, the event has quickly established itself as one of Africa’s premier road-running events, drawing thousands......

TGCC-SGTM consortium awarded key contract for Hassan II stadium construction

The TGCC-SGTM consortium has officially been granted the contract for Lot 2 of the Hassan II Stadium project in Benslimane, anticipated to become one of the largest stadiums worldwide. As expected, the consortium, the sole bidder, received the notification for this major contract on Monday, June 16.......