The Spanish government is preparing a decree-law that will make it possible to greatly speed up returns to Morocco. Some asylum seekers could be expelled before their procedure is complete, with their cases continuing to be examined after they leave Spain.
Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced on appeal to ten years in prison for rape, up from six years at trial. The court ordered his immediate incarceration. The Moroccan singer has now announced that he will appeal to the Court of Cassation.
A Panther helicopter from the Royal Moroccan Navy operated from a French frigate in the Mediterranean. The two navies swapped aircraft and platforms during exercise Chebec 26.
MoroccoBorder controls have become significantly faster at Moroccan airports in the first half of 2026. The reduction reaches up to 70% at Casablanca’s departure terminals, despite strong growth in air traffic.
MoroccoMorocco is maintaining a 170% tax on imported soft wheat until August 31 and its derivatives. The measure is intended to give operators an additional month to sell the national harvest before the return of a more favorable customs regime for imports.
MoroccoGeneral Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, visited the Tata factory in Berrechid, where WhAP 8×8 armored vehicles destined for the Moroccan army are manufactured.
MoroccoThe Moroccan tax authority is asking holders of bank accounts to explain significant transfers incompatible with their declared income . Family gifts, repaid debts, inheritances or business income must be supported by documents.
MoroccoThe debt of Moroccan households increased by 6.9% in 2025, its fastest growth in thirteen years. It now reaches 456 billion dirhams, driven mainly by the sharp acceleration of consumer credit.
MoroccoCredits granted to Moroccans residing abroad have accelerated sharply in 2025. Their outstanding balance reaches 23 billion dirhams, while their default rate is declining significantly and remains well below that of borrowers living in Morocco.
MoroccoIsrael Aerospace Industries will use the Marrakech Airshow to showcase its missiles, drones and defense systems. But the Israeli group has a broader ambition: to find local partners and pave the way for technology transfers to Morocco .
MoroccoMorocco now applies one of the highest legal corporate tax rates in the world. At 35%, its maximum rate is only surpassed by France among the 146 jurisdictions studied by the OECD.
BelgiumA divorce pronounced in Morocco can end the marriage , but Belgian administration must still recognize it and update the civil status. Without this procedure, the person may still appear as married in Belgian registers.
MoroccoRabat is establishing itself as Morocco’s most dynamic Airbnb market . Revenue there is growing by 11.1% year-on-year, while it is beginning to decline in Marrakech, which is facing a rapid multiplication of available properties.