Keywords: Mustapha Baitas


Team of the week: leadership transition and the Sahara file on the fast track

Before delving into the details of this week’s selection and the roles of its main actors, it is important to highlight an exceptional national moment. Morocco has experienced, over the past few days, a state of maximum alert due to floods and severe climatic disturbances. In this context, state......

Morocco advances aquaculture with approval of 300 marine farms

Morocco has authorized 300 marine aquaculture farms, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to develop its blue economy. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced the approval following the weekly Government Council meeting, where draft decree No. 2.24.830 was adopted. The......

Morocco’s parliament approves key reforms to civil status law

Morocco’s House of Representatives has unanimously passed a new law aimed at simplifying bureaucratic procedures and making it easier for citizens to change their family names. The move is part of a broader effort to modernize the country’s civil status system and improve public services. The......

Morocco unveils 12.8 billion dirham livestock support initiative

Morocco has introduced a significant livestock support program valued at 12.8 billion dirhams, designed to provide financial aid to farmers, secure fodder supplies, and preserve breeding females. The announcement came during the Government Council session held in Rabat. The initiative aligns with Morocco's......

Morocco introduces commerce code reform to rebuild confidence in cheque payments

Morocco has approved a major reform of its Code of Commerce to restore confidence in cheques as a reliable payment instrument and to ease the legal burden caused by unpaid transactions. The Council of Government validated the draft bill during its latest meeting, with government spokesperson Mustapha......

Morocco allocates MAD 5.4 billion in housing aid by September 2025

Morocco’s government has announced that 66,305 citizens benefited from its housing aid program by the end of September 2025, marking significant progress in the state’s efforts to make homeownership more accessible. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas revealed the data during a press......

Moroccan government pledges dialogue with Gen Z while accelerating key reforms

The Moroccan government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the demands of the youth-led GenZ 212 protest movement, emphasizing ongoing reforms in education, health, and employment. Speaking after the weekly Council meeting, Government Spokesperson and minister delegate for parliamentary relations,......

Motion of censure emerges as key solution to Morocco’s government crisis

Political parties in Morocco have a constitutional pathway to address the nationwide protests and restore public confidence: a motion of censure to withdraw confidence from the current government. With public outrage intensifying, particularly among Generation Z demonstrators, the demand for Prime Minister......

Morocco’s tax amnesty program slows cash circulation growth in 2024

Morocco’s tax amnesty program significantly slowed the growth of cash in circulation in 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib’s (BAM) annual financial report. The initiative, launched by the General Directorate of Taxes, reduced the growth rate of banknotes and coins in circulation to 8%, down......