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US jobless claims edge up slightly to 199,000

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, increasing by 1,000 to 199,000, according to data released by the US Department of Labor on Thursday. The figure, adjusted for seasonal variations, covers the week ending October 10, 2026. Despite the modest......

American Food Products Gain Ground in Morocco as Consumer Habits Evolve

American food products are strengthening their presence in Morocco’s retail market, with US exports destined for the sector reaching $270 million in 2025, according to an annual report published by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on October 6. The findings......

Casablanca sees 250% surge in bookings from Canadian travelers

Casablanca is attracting sharply greater interest from Canadian travelers, with bookings to Morocco’s largest city rising by 250% between October 2025 and August 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The increase was highlighted by TravelPulse Canada, which cited data from Canadian......

Marrakech hotel prices overtake London and Paris at €188 per night

Marrakech has emerged as one of the more expensive destinations for hotel stays, with new travel data showing an average nightly rate of €188 for large groups, putting the Moroccan city above major European destinations such as London and Paris. The figures come from travel platform Kayak and are......

Moroccan caftan takes center stage at Brasilia Trends fashion week

The Moroccan caftan took center stage at Brasilia Trends fashion week, offering Brazilian audiences a glimpse into the craftsmanship, artistic traditions and cultural diversity that have shaped one of Morocco’s most recognizable garments. Presented at the Donia City Hall as part of the event’s......

WhatsApp remains Morocco’s leading social platform as TikTok gains ground

WhatsApp continues to dominate Morocco’s digital landscape in 2026, while the rapid rise of TikTok and Snapchat points to a broader shift in how Moroccan internet users consume and interact with online content. The latest figures suggest that messaging and social media habits are increasingly influenced......

Social media use reaches 86% of Morocco’s population in 2026

Social media use has continued to expand across Morocco, with 86% of the population using social networking platforms in 2026, according to the seventh edition of the Social Media Barometer conducted by market research group Sunergia. The figure represents a five-percentage-point increase compared with......

Morocco Ranks Among Belgians' Favorite Destinations in 2025

Morocco confirms its appeal to Belgian travelers. According to the latest data from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, the Kingdom ranked among the top ten foreign destinations for Belgian residents in 2025, with nearly 700,000 trips recorded throughout the year.The country occupies the sixth position......

Peru records 5.5% decline in foreign tourist arrivals in second quarter of 2026

Peru recorded a 5.5% year-on-year decline in foreign visitor arrivals during the second quarter of 2026, according to a report from the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), highlighting continued challenges for the country’s tourism sector. Between April and June, travelers......