Keywords: 2026


Morocco's 61st Rose Festival brings agricultural support and training to Kelaat M'Gouna

The Drâa-Tafilalet region's prized rose industry takes center stage this week as Kelaat M'Gouna, in the province of Tinghir, prepares to host the 61st edition of its international rose festival from May 7 to 10, 2026. The annual event, dedicated to the region's emblematic perfume rose......

Moroccan authorities seize 8.6 tonnes of cannabis resin in major Laayoune drug bust

Security forces in Laayoune carried out a significant counter-narcotics operation, intercepting a large-scale attempt to traffic drugs across international borders. The joint intervention, conducted by judicial police and intelligence services working in close coordination, resulted in the seizure of......

Morocco's automotive exports surge 12.1% to nearly 42 billion dirhams in the first quarter

Morocco's automotive sector delivered a strong export performance in the opening quarter of 2026, with sales abroad reaching nearly 42 billion dirhams by the end of March, a 12.1% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. The figures, released by the Office des Changes in its latest monthly......

Label'Vie and Retail Holding announce merger targeting 47 billion dirhams in revenue by 2030

Two of Morocco's most prominent retail groups have announced plans to merge, marking a significant consolidation in the country's distribution sector. Label'Vie S.A. and Retail Holding S.A. have formally disclosed their intention to combine through an absorption operation, creating a unified......

Moroccan diaspora remittances climb 11.7% to reach 29.7 billion dirhams in early 2026

Remittances sent by Moroccans living abroad continued their upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 29.7 billion dirhams by the end of March, compared to 26.62 billion dirhams recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures, published by the Office des Changes, represent an annual......

Casablanca set to host runners from 47 nations at the 2026 International 10K

Casablanca is preparing to become a hub of competitive distance running as the 2026 edition of the 10 km International by WeCasablanca takes shape as one of the most internationally diverse road races in the region. Scheduled for May 17, the event will bring together participants from 47 countries, a......

Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia after drone strike hits Khartoum airport

Sudan recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia on Tuesday and accused both Addis Ababa and the United Arab Emirates of orchestrating a drone attack on Khartoum's international airport, sharply escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries at a moment when the Sudanese capital had only just......

Morocco's labor market reveals sharp regional employment gaps in early 2026

Morocco's labor market displayed pronounced regional disparities in the first quarter of 2026, with activity rates ranging from well above to significantly below the national average of 41.8%, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning. Six regions recorded participation rates......

Wildfires rage across Arizona and Europe in an unusually early and intense season

Wildfires are burning across multiple continents well ahead of the traditional summer peak, as prolonged drought and rising temperatures fuel an unusually early and aggressive fire season in both the United States and Europe. In Arizona, the Hazen Fire west of Phoenix near Buckeye had burned through......