The Spanish police have dismantled a network of high-end stolen cars in Europe and shipped to Morocco from the port of Algeciras. In total, eleven people were arrested and eight vehicles seized.
Present in Morocco since 2012, FAAR Pronergy, the French company specializing in mobility and energy, has just unveiled its new production: a robotized vehicle "equipped with state-of-the-art technologies".
Relying on its natural resources and its well-developed automotive ecosystem, Morocco aims to become the African and global leader in the electric battery industry by 2030.
Moroccan customs authorizes Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to bring their vehicles into Morocco under the temporary admission (TA) regime. This customs regime allows the importation of a vehicle without paying customs duties, under certain conditions. However, beware: the rules are clear regarding the transfer of these vehicles.
King Mohammed VI has purchased the two unique examples of the "Laraki Sahara", a high-end vehicle produced by the Moroccan company Laraki Automobiles SA. The unit price of the vehicles is $2.2 million.
The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, has launched a tender for the purchase of a new official car worth around 600,000 dirhams.
Fiat, the Italian automaker, will launch a new model this year at its Stellantis plant located in Kénitra, Morocco.
Peugeot wants to reinvent the 504. The Design Lab, the French manufacturer’s styling office, has just presented a virtual version of the restomod 504 break, which pays tribute to the rap group 113.
The car rental sector is regaining its colors in Morocco. Shaken in recent years by successive crises, the market has seen a significant recovery in 2024, with the acquisition of more than 52,000 vehicles, an increase of 13% compared to previous years.
After ordinary cars and electric cars, Stellantis has decided to produce AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) robots in its factory in Kénitra, Morocco.
The authorities of Casablanca are working to put an end to the chaos of car guards who have become more numerous in the various streets and neighborhoods. They impose sums of money in exchange for the parking of vehicles, causing the annoyance of motorists.
Beyond the Sahara issue, Morocco could benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House on the commercial level. Several Chinese electric battery production companies are expected to rush to Morocco if the US president imposes restrictions on the entry of these products into the US market.