Questioned in the Chamber of Representatives, Equipment Minister Nizar Baraka justified the absence of a dual carriageway between Laâyoune and Dakhla. An explanation contested by the opposition, which demands the completion of the initial project.
The anti-drug fight intensifies in Spain amid record production. Drug seizures are reaching unprecedented levels, driven by a massive influx of hashish from Morocco. Drug traffickers are redoubling their ingenuity to circumvent authorities.
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.
Chinese group Haomei has chosen Tangier to establish its new aluminum production plant . This major investment aims to supply the automotive and construction sectors while strengthening its international expansion.
The French automaker largely defied expectations in the first quarter. Despite severe weather paralyzing its Moroccan logistics , the group posted strong revenue growth, driven by the success of its global strategic partnerships.
Faced with what they describe as a "policy of procrastination", Moroccan air traffic controllers are taking a stand. The union denounces the lack of dialogue and the non-respect of commitments, threatening social peace in this highly strategic sector.
Despite the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics assures that the supply of kerosene remains stable. The authorities rule out any exceptional measures for air and maritime navigation in the Kingdom.
Morocco’s foreign trade is experiencing an unprecedented logistical crisis at the beginning of 2026. Hit by poor weather conditions in the first quarter and the military escalation in the Middle East, the Kingdom’s main ports are facing massive congestion that is paralyzing imports and disrupting delivery schedules.
The National Railway Office is preparing to receive new locomotives manufactured by the Chinese company CRCC. These diesel trains will replace the aging equipment on the line connecting Fez to Oujda.
A new French law on telephone canvassing threatens up to 50,000 jobs in Morocco. The government is preparing an emergency plan to diversify markets and preserve a sector worth more than 10 billion dirhams per year.
Faced with the stagnation of the South African model, the German manufacturer Volkswagen is studying a reorientation of its industrial capacities towards Africa. Morocco is now emerging as the most credible alternative to support the group’s export ambitions and electric transition.
The potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the Moroccan economy with massive imported inflation. Dependent on 90% of foreign energy, the Kingdom faces an expected explosion in its import bill and the cost of global maritime freight.