Faced with the obsolescence of the legal framework of 1963, Parliament is demanding a radical modernization of the transport sector. The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, points the finger at the resistance of the "lobbies" beneficiaries of the licensing system ("grimates") who are blocking any structural reform.
A Swiss national aged 64 died Wednesday morning in the old medina of Marrakech. The victim was fatally struck following a collision between two vehicles.
Faced with the outdated legal framework dating back to the 1960s and growing tensions linked to mobile applications, voices in Parliament are calling for urgent modernization of the transport sector. The Progress and Socialism Party (PPS) is proposing the creation of a unified national application and an end to the rent-seeking economy.
The excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations collides with the reality of the pavement. Despite the exceptional measures put in place, public transport in Rabat is on the verge of paralysis. Endless queues, refusals to take on passengers and massive traffic jams: the tug-of-war is intensifying between taxi drivers exasperated by the traffic and users left stranded.
It is a visible transformation on the streets of the Kingdom. The old Mercedes 240 and the dilapidated "petit taxis" are giving way to modern vehicles. While the Ministry of the Interior is pleased with an 80% renewal rate, the transition to electric remains at a standstill.
The debate is intensifying among Moroccan taxi drivers. As the Kingdom hosts major events like the CAN, the profession is questioning the best methods of control and organization.
The Ministry of the Interior is tightening the screws. Faced with the anarchy that sometimes reigns in urban transportation, particularly taxis, Abdelouafi Laftit presented a strict disciplinary report to Parliament: 5,000 infractions recorded in 2025 and more than 1,500 licenses suspended.
Is the system of permits living its last hours? In an analysis published by the Policy Center for the New South, economist Ahmed Ouhnini dissects the head-on clash between the traditional rental economy and the digital wave sweeping the Kingdom. Between job opportunities for youth and persistent legal void, Morocco must urgently decide to adapt its model before the 2030 World Cup.
The hunt for unscrupulous drivers is open in the six host cities of the Africa Cup. The authorities have deployed a radical control system: undercover agents now pose as ordinary customers to assess the quality of the service from the inside and immediately sanction any infractions.
Arriving at the airport and taking a taxi can turn into a financial nightmare . A study analyzing thousands of complaints on Reddit reveals the riskiest destinations. While Turkey dominates this global ranking of scams, Morocco is well placed in the top 10.
The American giant Uber has officially reactivated its services in Morocco this Thursday, November 27, after an absence of seven years. The application is now operational in Casablanca and Marrakech, a news that immediately provoked an outcry from professionals in the taxi sector, who denounce a return made without consultation.
In Morocco, activist groups denounce what they consider to be "unprofessional" behavior by taxi drivers, the exorbitant prices they charge, and call for a reorganization of the sector.