In 1980, during a historic state visit to Morocco , Queen Elizabeth II surprised by abandoning her usual cutlery. Out of respect for Moroccan customs, the sovereign ate with her hands during a banquet organized in the desert.
The Minister of Transport, Abdessamad Kayouh, unveiled the future face of the Moroccan rail network. By 2030, the high-speed line will connect Kenitra to Marrakech in two and a half hours, compared to six hours today, radically transforming national mobility.
The Nanterre public prosecutor’s office has requested three years in prison against Patrick Balkany for misappropriation of public funds . This trial recalls the judicial past of the former mayor, marked by the concealment of a luxurious patrimony, including a villa in Morocco.
Moroccan offshoring is threatened by the new French laws on canvassing . The UNTM union is alerting the government to the fate of thousands of jobs in call centers and is calling for an emergency plan to protect the sector.
Marrakech is launching a massive hotel renovation plan for the 2030 World Cup. The city is beginning the demolition of abandoned sites, such as the Al Borj hotel, in order to transform these wastelands into modern complexes and create local jobs.
The Italian group Nuti Ivo, a leader in luxury tanning, is facing a crisis of trust in Marrakech. While it plans a 130 million dirham investment , its historic subsidiary Shihara is accumulating unpaid debts.
Spain is massively strengthening its presence in the Moroccan hotel sector in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. With more than twenty establishments under Iberian management, the Kingdom is relying on this strategic partnership to boost its hosting capacity and modernize its offering.
A serious technical incident on the runway lighting system disrupted Tanger Ibn Battouta airport this weekend. More than seven flights had to be diverted, causing great concern for hundreds of travelers.
Arrested for transporting over £115,000 worth of cannabis , Scottish influencer Ellie Crampsie continued to stage her life of luxury in Marrakech and Ibiza. She pleaded guilty before the Edinburgh court.
Between the Moroccan sun and the mountains of Haute-Savoie, thousands of French retirees are hesitating. Budget, health, and taxation: expatriation to Marrakech hides real costs that upset the preconceived notions about the standard of living abroad.
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport announces a record program for the summer of 2026 with 39 direct destinations. The platform in the Hérault region is massively strengthening its connections to Morocco, opening a line to Tangier and increasing its frequencies to Marrakech, Rabat and Casablanca.
Several Moroccan cities, including Casablanca and Fès, are facing illegal increases in taxi fares . Drivers are unilaterally imposing increases of one to two dirhams, causing the anger of daily users in the absence of an official decision.