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Tourism revenues exceeded transfers from Moroccans living abroad during the first five months of 2026. Tourism generated 53.8 billion dirhams, compared to 50.2 billion sent by the diaspora.
The euro has slightly declined against the Moroccan dirham during the peak summer return period. The movement remains limited, but it is somewhat less favorable for MREs who exchange or transfer euros to Morocco.
Morocco remains in the top 5 stays booked by French people for summer 2026, but demand is declining sharply. The kingdom is undergoing an adjustment after a strong 2025 and the return of long-haul destinations.
While Morocco is presented as a serious candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, Spain refuses to fall behind. Madrid assures that no official decision has been made and promises to defend its candidacy to the end.
Centrale Danone has applied a new pricing structure to several dairy products in Morocco. The increases, which came into effect on July 7, range from 50 cents to 1 dirham depending on the product, causing frustration among merchants and consumers already facing the high cost of living.
Marrakech no longer attracts footballers for just a few days of rest. The city has become a playground, padel court and above all a real estate investment hotspot for many former and current players, with prices soaring in certain neighborhoods.
Morocco’s press conference ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against France was disrupted by a clash between two journalists. A brief incident, but revealing of the electric atmosphere surrounding this World Cup showdown.
Moroccans who leave Belgium to live in Morocco may still be subject to Belgian tax authorities. A pension, rental income, salary or real estate property in Belgium can still require a non-resident tax declaration.
The France-Morocco quarter-final, scheduled for Thursday evening, is already concerning several European cities. Following incidents during previous celebrations, law enforcement fears another tense evening around Moroccan supporters.
People of Moroccan origin remain the first foreign origin group in Belgium . According to the latest data compiled by Myria, 359,491 residents had Morocco as their first registered nationality as of January 1, 2025, ahead of Italians, French, Dutch, and Turks.
Marc Moerman, a 61-year-old Belgian engineer, has returned to Belgium after more than four years in detention in Morocco. Convicted in a case linked to his divorce from a Moroccan woman , he continues to contest the charges and now wants to reunite with his son.
Marrakech police have arrested five people suspected of illegally imposing payments on motorists in Guéliz. They were presenting themselves as car park attendants without holding official authorization.