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Renault considers new electric vehicle plant in Morocco

Renault is exploring the possibility of establishing an electric vehicle production plant in Morocco, with the upcoming Nador West Med port being evaluated as a potential location. The port, slated to open in 2026, has recently been confirmed on schedule by Morocco's Minister of Equipment, Nizar......

Morocco unveils transformative deepwater ports to boost trade and energy goals

Morocco is set to revolutionize its trade and energy sectors with the inauguration of two major deepwater ports, Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, as part of its ambitious infrastructure expansion program. These projects solidify Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with......

Morocco’s Nador LNG terminal attracts global interest from over 50 energy companies

Morocco has seen unprecedented international interest following the launch in April 2025 of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Nador West Med. Over 50 global energy companies expressed initial interest in the project, with 48 formally confirming their intent to participate, reflecting......

Dramatic arrest of “Ould Issa” in Nador after high-speed chase

A major police operation shook the city of Nador on Thursday night, ending with the arrest of a nationally wanted fugitive known as “Ould Issa”. The dramatic scene unfolded in the neighborhood of Hay Oulad Boutaieb, where the suspect attempted a spectacular escape before being intercepted......

Morocco's ports manage 95% of foreign trade as global ranking improves

Morocco’s 14 international ports handle the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, accounting for 95% of overall exchanges, according to Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka. Speaking during a parliamentary session at the House of Councillors, Baraka highlighted the strong......

Marsa Maroc secures ZPMC partnership to modernize Casablanca and Nador West Med terminals

Marsa Maroc has finalized a major agreement with Chinese manufacturing giant ZPMC to supply 18 next-generation container gantries, as part of its strategic push to enhance Moroccan port infrastructure under its “Marsa 2030” vision. The deal was concluded during a meeting in Casablanca between......

Moroccan police intercept over 76,000 ecstasy pills at Nador port in anti-drug operation

Moroccan police and customs officers successfully seized a significant shipment of ecstasy at the Port of Nador, uncovering 76,841 pills concealed inside boxes of food products in a utility vehicle arriving from Europe. The joint operation, led by Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security......

Marsa Maroc reports robust growth in first half of 2025

Marsa Maroc, Morocco’s leading port operator, posted remarkable financial and operational results for the first six months of 2025, driven by increased cargo volumes, expanded services, and strategic investments. Revenue and operational performance The company reported a consolidated revenue......

EU-backed Nador West Med port challenges Spanish maritime dominance

Brussels has allocated over €300 million to fund Morocco’s Nador West Med (NWM), a strategic deep-water port near the Strait of Gibraltar, triggering alarm among Spanish ports. Modeled after the successful Tanger Med, the €730 million project is set to begin operations by 2030, positioning......