Morocco
Ryanair launches a new flight to Morocco
On 25 October, Ryanair will launch its new direct route between Rabat and Stockholm-Arlanda. Two weekly flights are scheduled between the two capitals, with a stated flight time of 4 hours 50 minutes.
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Morocco
Morocco becomes Baleària’s leading foreign market
Morocco established itself in 2025 as Baleària’s leading international market. The Spanish company’s international traffic surged by 68%, to nearly two million passengers, driven in particular by its new routes with the kingdom.
Morocco
€91 in Morocco, up to €1,778 in France: the labor cost of a car
The labor cost required to manufacture a car is estimated at €91 in Morocco. In France, it reaches between €1,118 and €1,778 depending on the plant, or up to 19.5 times more.
Morocco
Essaouira will indeed get its TGV: Morocco officially confirms the line
Essaouira will indeed appear on Morocco’s high-speed rail map. A decree published in the Official Bulletin confirms the construction of a TGV line between Chichaoua and the coastal city and paves the way for expropriations.
Morocco
Tanger Med Surpasses Los Angeles and Becomes the World’s 16th-Busiest Container Port
Tanger Med has moved up one place in Lloyd’s List’s 2026 global ranking. With more than 11.1 million containers handled in 2025, the Moroccan port has risen to 16th place and now surpasses Los Angeles.
Morocco
Morocco edges Algeria by just one place in new global ranking
Morocco ranks first in North Africa in the Global Attractiveness Index 2026. Ranked 84th out of 146 economies, it is just one place ahead of Algeria but remains far behind the Gulf countries.
Spain
All Ferries Between Tangier and Tarifa Cancelled Due to Winds of 80 km/h
All maritime crossings between Tangier and Tarifa were cancelled on Saturday due to strong winds in the Strait of Gibraltar. The disruption occurred during the final weekend of Operation Marhaba.
Spain
Just a Few Kilometres from Morocco, Spain Deploys a Powerful Patrol Vessel
The Guardia Civil has just deployed an offshore patrol vessel to the Chafarine Islands, located only 3.5 kilometres from the Moroccan coast. Capable of reaching 30 knots, the Río Guadiana is intended to strengthen maritime surveillance and prevent further clandestine entries.
France
Arriving clandestinely from Morocco at 9, abandoned by her father: Rania Kissi is now an elected official in Paris
Having arrived clandestinely from Morocco at the age of 9, Rania Kissi was abandoned by her father a year later and grew up in foster families. After experiencing homelessness, the young woman became a legal expert, activist and Paris councillor.
Sport
The United States is preparing a football tour in Morocco, but is keeping the cities and guests secret
The United States embassy in Rabat is preparing a football-focused tour in several Moroccan cities. The program will last one week, but the identities of the invited American personalities and the selected stops remain confidential.
Morocco
Safran teams in Morocco are working on the A400M military program
A Safran job posting details the missions carried out in Témara on several aerospace programs, including the A400M military transport aircraft. The Moroccan site notably prepares the modification and rework instructions used after nonconformities are detected.
Sport
Hakim Ziyech sends a message to Moroccans
Having arrived in Brazil to join Botafogo, Hakim Ziyech immediately sent a message to Moroccans. The international player says he is proud to continue representing the kingdom’s colors in this new league.