Royal Air Maroc is deploying an aggressive strategy to quadruple its fleet and transform Casablanca into an international hub. The goal is to rival Madrid for transatlantic traffic to the Americas by 2037, backed by the horizon of the 2030 World Cup.
The Interior Ministry has launched extensive inspections in the Casablanca and Marrakech regions and Rabat. Numerous mayors are suspected of corruption, real estate speculation, and illegally issuing building permits for their own benefit.
Serious urban planning violations are shaking several municipalities in the Casablanca-Settat, Marrakech-Safi and Rabat-Salé-Kénitra regions. Presidents of municipal councils and their deputies risk dismissal for illegally issuing building permits and bypassing supervisory authorities, thereby facilitating extensive tax and land fraud.
The economic capital is showing remarkable strength. In the third quarter of 2025, Casablanca records a 1.2% rise in prices and a spectacular 23.7% surge in transactions, confirming the market’s vigorous recovery, with the notable exception of land.
African air transport is confirming its vigorous recovery. While Cairo dominates the continental rankings, the Casablanca and Marrakech airports in Morocco stand out by recording the fastest growth in Africa at the start of this year.
The French Safran Group is strengthening its presence in Morocco . An agreement was signed on Friday to build a factory for landing gear destined for Airbus A320 aircraft. This 280 million euro investment will create 500 jobs near Casablanca.
A plane has directly connected Casablanca to Algiers . Revealed by journalist Oualid Kébir, this secret flight operated by a Slovenian company is fueling speculation about the existence of unofficial communication channels.
The Moroccan real estate market is confirming its recovery in the third quarter of 2025 with a widespread increase in indicators. The asset price index rose by 1.1%, supported by a significant 14% jump in the overall volume of transactions.
After Rabat and Casablanca, the anger of parents is spreading to Fez. Dozens of families demonstrated on Thursday against the "unjustified" increase in tuition fees at French schools in Morocco for the 2026 school year.
A strong tension erupted on Sunday at the Mohammed V airport in Casablanca after the cancellation of a Royal Air Maroc flight to Istanbul. The airline justifies this decision by technical and weather constraints, rejecting accusations of negligence.
Royal Air Maroc passengers refused to leave their plane on Sunday in Casablanca to protest the unexpected cancellation of their flight to Istanbul. The airline cites technical requirements and unfavorable weather conditions.
The Davis Cup playoff between Morocco and Colombia ended in total confusion on Sunday in Casablanca. The decisive victory of Nicolas Mejia triggered bottle throwing and heated altercations, against a backdrop of accusations of mutual provocation.