Morocco’s acquisition of 30 Mirage 2000-9 combat aircraft from the United Arab Emirates is being slowed down by the geopolitical context. The war in the Middle East is pushing Abu Dhabi to maintain its military capabilities.
US Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart stated that Ceuta and Melilla geographically belong to Morocco. Faced with tensions with Madrid, Washington could transfer its military bases to the kingdom, an ally considered more reliable by the Trump administration.
Moroccan service stations have increased fuel prices by 12 to 13%. This sudden increase is explained by the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz , direct consequences of the armed conflict opposing Iran to the United States and Israel.
Faced with the conflict in the Middle East, European travelers are modifying their plans for the summer of 2026. Morocco is benefiting from this massive shift, recording a strong increase in bookings to the detriment of destinations impacted by the suspension of international flights.
The Paris police prefecture has banned this Wednesday, April 1st, the Annual Meeting of Muslims in France in Le Bourget. The authorities cite terrorist threats linked to the conflict in Iran. The organizers are taking emergency legal action.
In March 2026, a report assesses Morocco as the fourth country most exposed to a global energy collapse. This alarming position, highlighted after the oil price surge, is explained by a massive dependence on imports.
The escalation of tensions in the Middle East is disrupting global air traffic. Faced with the crisis, millions of travelers are abandoning the region for destinations deemed safer, providing a real boon to the Moroccan tourism sector.
Blocked by air traffic disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East, the Palestinian national football team has canceled its training camp in Morocco. Its friendly matches against Mauritania and Benin will not take place.
Morocco is preparing for a major energy shock. Bank Al-Maghrib could activate an IMF credit line if the barrel reaches $120, while the State is relaunching aid to carriers in the face of rising fuel prices.
To address the fertilizer shortage caused by the conflict in the Middle East , the US administration is looking for new supply routes. Discussions are underway with Morocco and Venezuela to secure the crucial needs of farmers.
Morocco has one month’s worth of fuel reserves , ensuring the stability of the domestic market despite the escalation in the Middle East. Thanks to the diversification of its supply sources, the Kingdom remains protected from a potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Emirates airline is reducing its flights departing from Dubai due to the conflict in the Middle East. The link to Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca is among the destinations maintained to ensure the mobility of travelers under strict conditions.