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Morocco’s ports report 60.8 million tonnes of traffic in Q1 2025, driven by transshipment and tourism

Moroccan ports handled 60.8 million tonnes of commercial traffic in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 10.2% year-on-year increase, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts. This growth underscores Morocco’s expanding role as a global logistics and trade hub. Transshipment......

Morocco approves key Maroc Telecom-Inwi partnership to advance digital infrastructure

Morocco’s telecommunications regulator has given the green light to a groundbreaking partnership between Itissalat Al-Maghrib (Maroc Telecom) and Wana Corporate (Inwi). The decision by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) authorizes the creation of two joint ventures aimed at......

Morocco’s ONCF launches summer plan to serve millions of travelers with expanded rail services

The National Railway Office (ONCF) has rolled out its “Summer 2025” plan to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the peak travel season. Running from June 23 to September 14, the initiative aims to enhance travel experiences for domestic passengers, Moroccan expatriates, and tourists......

Morocco accelerates highway expansion with 1,200 kilometers of new routes

Morocco is advancing an ambitious infrastructure agenda with the construction of nearly 300 kilometers of expressways already underway and plans for an additional 900 kilometers across key regions. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity, drive economic growth, and position the country as a regional......

Morocco sets sights on hosting 2029 FIFA Club World Cup

Morocco continues to cement its position as a global football hub, expressing formal interest in hosting the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. Known for its world-class sports infrastructure and growing reputation as a reliable host, the North African nation is taking significant steps to secure the prestigious......

Morocco doubles down on renewable energy with 20-gigawatt target

Morocco is cementing its position as a regional leader in renewable energy with an ambitious goal to achieve 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity. This target, announced by Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali, represents a doubling of the country’s current installed......

Nigerian tech firm targets Morocco’s transforming energy sector

Beacon Power Services (BPS), a Nigeria-founded technology company specializing in grid management solutions, has announced its plans to enter Morocco’s evolving energy market. The announcement was made during the Africa Energy Forum, held from June 17–20 in Cape Town, South Africa. Morocco’s......

€1.6bn pledged by EU investment bank for Spain-France power link

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €1.6 billion to finance the Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection, a critical project aimed at strengthening energy links between Spain and France. This initiative comes in response to Spain’s calls for improved infrastructure following......

Morocco-Spain tunnel: forging a new era of Euro-African connection

A proposed tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar is drawing fresh attention as Morocco and Spain renew efforts to bridge their continents. Beyond the technical challenges, the project symbolizes a potential transformation in diplomacy, trade, and cultural integration between Europe and Africa. Reviving......