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Lekjaa warns against steep tax hikes on e-cigarettes, citing smuggling risks

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized......

Spanish gaming giant expands into Marrakech’s iconic casino

The Spanish gaming group Circa, known for its online gaming platforms and physical slot-machine operations, has finalized an agreement to acquire 50% of the historic Casino de Marrakech, located within the prestigious La Mamounia Hotel. This major move fits into the company's broader expansion strategy,......

Morocco receives first shipment of rails from China for high-speed railway

Morocco is set to receive its inaugural shipment of 6,457 steel rails from China for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway project. The 36-meter-long rails, weighing 13,000 tons, departed from Bayuquan Port in China’s Liaoning Province on November 15, marking the first delivery under a major......

Morocco surpasses high-tech manufacturing target by over a decade

Morocco’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has announced a significant achievement in the country’s industrial development. As of 2024, high- and medium-high-technology industries contribute over 50% of Morocco’s industrial added value, surpassing a key goal set for 2035......

Morocco strengthens Mediterranean security ties through Cernia 2025 exercise

Morocco participated as an observer in the Cernia 2025 international search and rescue exercise held in the Balearic Islands, underscoring its growing involvement in regional security cooperation alongside NATO allies. The large-scale simulation tested emergency coordination mechanisms between air and......

Morocco and Spain strengthen naval cooperation through joint exercises in the Strait of Gibraltar

The Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Navy have conducted coordinated military exercises in the strategic waters of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea under NATO’s SeaGuardian operation. The joint drills aimed to reinforce maritime security and improve the two nations’ ability......

Morocco’s independence spirit endures 70 years on

Morocco marks this year the seventieth anniversary of its Independence Day, a defining milestone that recalls the unity, courage and determination of a people who fought alongside their King to break free from colonial rule and lay the......

Achraf Hakimi races against time to recover for AFCON 2025

Achraf Hakimi is battling a serious ankle injury sustained during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. The Moroccan captain, injured by a heavy tackle from Luis Díaz, has been diagnosed with a severe sprain that will sideline him for at least six weeks. Despite......

Vueling inaugurates new air route between Barcelona and Agadir

Spanish airline Vueling has launched a new air connection between Barcelona and Agadir as part of its winter schedule. The inaugural Barcelona–Agadir flight, operated under flight number VY8530, landed on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., marking the official opening of the new route, the company said in......