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Moroccan airports gained more than 1.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026. However, this growth is concentrated almost entirely on Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Rabat, while much of the secondary network stagnates or declines.
Morocco is establishing itself on the podium of Africa’s main air markets. With nearly 2.2 million seats scheduled in July, the kingdom is rapidly closing its gap with South Africa , driven by Royal Air Maroc and growth at Casablanca and Marrakech airports.
The passage of goods to Ceuta and Melilla has reportedly been interrupted again since mid-June. In Spain, this decision is presented as a new pressure tactic by Morocco against the two enclaves.
The war in Ukraine and the arms race in Europe have reshaped the map of American defense industry clients. Morocco has lost five places in five years , though this relative decline does not mean a decrease in its military purchases.
Moroccan retirees living in Morocco and receiving a Belgian pension must submit a certificate of life to their pension provider. A forgotten document, missing signature, or incomplete form can block payment.
The Spanish city of Tarifa is once again saturated at the height of summer. Between massive tourism and Operation Marhaba (MREs), traffic becomes difficult, much to the dismay of local merchants.
Morocco is accelerating electronic payments, with a fee reduction planned from October 1, 2026. But small merchants are demanding free terminals , training, and a gradual transition.
Bank Al-Maghrib is lowering fees related to card payments. Behind this technical measure, Morocco is pushing a broader strategy: making electronic payment more accessible, reducing the role of cash and preparing a more traceable economy.
Morocco ranks 65th in the Global Peace Index 2026 , compared to 99th for France. A gap of 34 positions that reflects the overall level of peace and cannot be reduced to a simple comparison of crime rates in the two countries.
Two Moroccan monuments feature in a selection of the finest expressions of Moorish architecture in the Mediterranean. The Ben Youssef Medersa of Marrakech and the Bou Inania Medersa of Fès stand alongside Córdoba, Seville and Granada.
The Rabat-Salé tramway is now more expensive . For the past few days, the individual ticket has increased from 6 to 7 dirhams, while monthly subscriptions are also rising for the general public and students.
Morocco has become, for the first time, the most industrialized country in Africa ahead of South Africa. A breakthrough driven by automotive, aerospace and exports, but one that has not yet resolved the fundamental weaknesses of the economy.