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Casablanca–Los Angeles: Royal Air Maroc launches first direct flight

Royal Air Maroc has officially launched its first direct air route between Casablanca and Los Angeles, marking a major milestone in air connectivity between Africa and the west coast of the United States. The inaugural flight departed from Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca at 04:00 local......

La Cigogne Volubile returns across ten Moroccan cities

The 14th edition of the La Cigogne Volubile children’s book festival will run from June 8 to 13, 2026 across Morocco, bringing literature and creative workshops to young audiences in ten cities. Organized by the Institut français du Maroc, the event targets children aged 4 to 12 and offers......

Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with Embraer E190 delivery

Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its regional fleet with the addition of an Embraer E190 aircraft, marking another step in its ongoing capacity expansion strategy. The move is part of a wider effort to modernize operations and increase connectivity across domestic and regional routes. The......

Ryanair keeps Morocco flights intact thanks to fuel hedging strategy

Ryanair has confirmed it will maintain its full summer flight program in Morocco, shielding itself from the fuel price surge triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted jet fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. While the broader......

EU warns of jet fuel shortages as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist

The European Commission has issued a warning that aviation fuel supplies across the European Union could tighten in the coming weeks if instability around the Strait of Hormuz continues, highlighting the deepening impact of Middle East tensions on global energy markets and air transport. Following meetings......

Asmaa Abou Ali wins top prize at Morocco Youth Award 2026 in scientific research

The third edition of the Prix Maroc Jeunesse 2026 ceremony took place Monday in Rabat, bringing together prominent figures from the fields of culture, media, and science to honor exceptional young talent across five competitive categories: scientific research, technological innovation, artistic and cultural......

Crédit du Maroc posts 37% profit surge in first quarter 2026

Crédit du Maroc delivered a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, with its consolidated net income attributable to the group climbing 37.2% year-on-year to reach 272 million dirhams, up from 198 million dirhams during the same period in 2025. The results, reviewed by the Supervisory......

FIAT Maroc signs major sponsorship deal with Wydad Athletic Club

FIAT Maroc has formalized a strategic partnership with Wydad Athletic Club (WAC), one of Morocco's most popular football institutions, in a signing ceremony held in Casablanca on May 25, 2026. The agreement marks a significant move by the Italian automaker to deepen its commercial footprint in Morocco......

Morocco issues orange alert as heat wave pushes temperatures to 44°C across multiple provinces

Morocco is bracing for an intense heat episode set to grip numerous provinces from Tuesday through Friday. The country's General Directorate of Meteorology issued an orange-level weather alert in response to a sharp rise in temperatures forecast across much of the country. Southern provinces face......