Morocco
Morocco's Gold Paradox: Imports Soar 51% as Local Jewelry Market Stagnates
While Moroccan imports of gold and jewelry are on the rise, the local market is stagnant. And the prospects are not promising.
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Imports
France
Moroccan Tilers Busted: 155kg Cannabis Smuggling Ring Cracked in Nîmes
Convictions were handed down in the correctional court against two Moroccans for importing cannabis pollen (a more expensive variant) from resin between Spain and the Nîmes region.
Morocco
EU Unveils Ambitious Mediterranean Pact to Boost Trade and Counter Global Rivals
The European Union (EU) wants to strengthen its trade relations with certain North African and Middle Eastern countries, including Morocco. To this end, it is considering setting up a pact for the Mediterranean, in a context of increased competition with the United States and China.
Morocco
Massive Crackdown: Morocco Uncovers Luxury Counterfeit Ring with Political Ties
In coordination with the regional customs control brigades in Casablanca, Tangier and Guerguerat, the National Customs Brigade has intensified its investigations to track down smuggling networks and the marketing of counterfeit products, known as "Master copy", imported from China via Mauritania.
Morocco
Customs Fraud Scandal Rocks Morocco: Billions Lost as Import-Export Networks Exploit System Loopholes
Suspicions of large-scale manipulation in customs declarations and the values of imported goods are pushing several regional customs directorates in Morocco, particularly in Casablanca, Tangier and Agadir, to deepen their investigations.
Spain
US Tariff Hike Threatens Spanish Olive Oil Dominance in American Market
The United States imposes tariffs of 15% on all products from the European Union (EU), compared to 10% for products originating from non-EU countries, particularly Morocco. A decision that worries Spanish olive oil producers.
Morocco
French Tomato Producers Launch Patriotic Tray to Battle Moroccan Imports
French producers are on a crusade against cherry tomatoes imported from Morocco. To this end, they have created a unique tray this year.
France
Major Drug Ring Busted: 12 Arrested in Seine-et-Marne Trafficking Operation
Involved in the importation of drugs from Morocco and Spain, twelve individuals - ten men and two women - were arrested, indicted and then incarcerated by a liberty and detention judge of the Meaux judicial court.
Morocco
Automobile: The Chinese wave submerges Morocco
The Moroccan automotive market recorded growth of 36.14% in the first half of 2025, with a total of 112,026 new vehicles registered, according to data from the Association of Vehicle Importers in Morocco (AIVAM). This performance confirms the strong momentum of the sector’s recovery.
Morocco
Morocco's Auto Exports Slump 4%, Trade Deficit Soars Amid Economic Shifts
Moroccan automotive exports recorded a 4% decline at the end of May 2025 compared to the same period last year. A regression that weighs on Moroccan exports.
France
Drug Ring Busted: Ex-Garage Manager's Sentence Increased to 12 Years for International Cocaine Trafficking
Involved in the importation of drugs from Morocco and Colombia, a former business executive and his accomplice see their sentences increased on appeal.
Morocco
Moroccan Customs Crackdown: Drones Banned, Scooters Limited for Returning Expats
Are you returning to Morocco with a scooter, a drone or a household appliance? Beware: not all of these items are allowed to be imported without conditions. Here’s what Moroccan customs has to say.