An air link between Casablanca and Almaty is being prepared. The nearly 7,000-kilometre route is initially expected to include a technical stopover, before the launch of a nonstop flight between Morocco and Kazakhstan.
Trade negotiations between Morocco and Indonesia, launched in 2018, have remained frozen since 2019. The reason: the lack of mutual recognition of halal certifications. With this obstacle now overcome, Jakarta hopes to conclude a preferential agreement in 2027.
Moroccan restrictions on date imports are beginning to divert part of Tunisia’s date industry away from its primary market. Exporters are stepping up their efforts in Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The shipping company CMA CGM announces a new peak season surcharge applicable from July 1st, 2026. This pricing concerns all goods shipped from major Asian ports to Mediterranean and North African destinations, including Morocco .
Royal Air Maroc Cargo wants to strengthen Casablanca’s role in trade between Asia and Africa . The airline is betting on high value-added goods, such as electronics, industrial products, e-commerce orders or time-sensitive cargo.
The Moroccan port of Tanger Med confirms its place among the world’s most efficient port platforms. In the 2025 CPPI ranking, published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, it ranks sixth globally.
Despite the drop in European clothing imports in early 2026, the Moroccan textile sector maintains its competitiveness . Facing inflation, the kingdom is holding up far better than its Asian competitors thanks to its reactivity and geographical proximity.
Unions between Moroccan women and foreign nationals, particularly from sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, are on the rise. While this phenomenon reflects a cultural openness, it raises concerns about the sincerity of intentions and the preservation of national identity.
Morocco emerges as the safest destination in Africa in 2026, according to the global HelloSafe index. Ranked 42nd worldwide, the Kingdom stands out for its stability and management of digital and environmental risks.
Danish shipping giant Maersk is shifting the heart of its Mediterranean operations to Morocco’s Tanger-Med port to offset the cost of European Union environmental regulations, which amounted to 316 million dollars in 2025.
The sand cat , one of the world’s smallest felines, remains a little-known predator of Morocco’s deserts. Adapted to extreme conditions, this nocturnal hunter uses unique traits, including a surprising call, to survive across the arid expanse.
The crisis in the Red Sea is disrupting international trade and particularly affecting Moroccan agricultural exports to Asia.