Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are undermining global supplies of nitrogen fertilizers and driving up their costs. In this strained market, Morocco’s immense phosphate reserves are taking on new importance, although they cannot replace nitrogen.
Cargo transported by Hapag-Lloyd from or to a Moroccan port will henceforth be subject to a new clause related to sanctions against Russia, Iran and Belarus. The measure takes effect immediately.
Oil has climbed back above the $100 mark, reviving the risk of another fuel price increase in Morocco. Brent was still trading at around $100.50 on Thursday morning, after closing the previous day at $101.21.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington provides for designating the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization if its alleged cooperation with Iran or its allies is confirmed. Its assets could then be frozen and its leaders subjected to financial and travel restrictions.
The American administration eases its entry rules for the upcoming World Cup. Supporters from several developing countries, equipped with tickets, will now be exempt from the heavy financial bond required to obtain their visa.
Facing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, Morocco spends 3 billion dirhams each month to subsidize energy. The government is striving to contain the impact of this crisis on public finances.
Faced with a lack of Spanish support in the war in Iran , Washington could retaliate. NATO expulsion is impossible, but the transfer of the Morón air base to Morocco is seriously being considered by experts.
The surge in fuel prices is claiming its first victims. Low-cost airline Transavia has announced the cancellation of part of its flights for May and June 2026, plunging travelers into uncertainty.
The consequences of the Iranian conflict, combined with the return of the El Niño climate phenomenon , threaten global food security. Dependent on imports, Morocco is among the countries most exposed to this surge in agricultural commodity prices.
The oil blockade linked to the war in Iran is hitting the aviation sector hard. European airlines are facing a sharp increase in their fuel costs, a crisis that could directly impact Morocco’s tourism industry and slow the arrival of vacationers.
Tourists are avoiding the Middle East for summer 2026 due to the war. This massive shift toward southern Mediterranean destinations raises the question: will Morocco be able to capture part of this new regional momentum?
A survey has just revealed that Spanish citizens are increasingly concerned about Russia and Morocco from a military standpoint . At the same time, a majority wishes for a rapprochement with the United States.