Five months after the Russian imports controversy, U.S. authorities announce that Morocco now accepts pork casings from the United States. A strictly regulated opening from a health and safety standpoint.
The new Code of Civil Procedure enters into force this Monday, August 24. For claims not exceeding 10,000 dirhams, the judgment will henceforth be final at first instance: the losing party will no longer be able to appeal.
Despite tensions surrounding Ceuta, Morocco and Spain have never been so closely linked economically. Trade, automotive, textiles, tourism and energy now form an interconnected web of interests that a prolonged crisis would make both countries pay for.
Algeria harvested 2.52 million tonnes of watermelon in 2024, compared with 339,454 tonnes in Morocco. But on international markets, the balance is dramatically reversed: Moroccan sales reached 94 million dollars, 436 times the value recorded by Algeria.
Cheb Khaled took advantage of his appearance on the stage of the Rab’Africa festival in Rabat to send his wishes to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Youth Day. His message was warmly received by the audience.
Portugal wants to persuade the European Union to suspend part of its carbon rules for maritime transport. Lisbon claims that this mechanism is diverting ships from the port of Sines in favor of Moroccan facilities, particularly Tanger Med.
Morocco’s military purchases from France underwent a major shift in 2025. Recorded orders reached 532.1 million euros, compared with just 13.1 million euros a year earlier—an increase of more than 40-fold.
In 2025, Morocco attracted more than twice as much foreign direct investment as Algeria. Inflows reached approximately $3.3 billion in Morocco, compared with approximately $1.5 billion in Algeria, according to UNCTAD data.
Following the Ceuta migration crisis, Morocco is said to have strengthened checks targeting certain Algerian and Tunisian travelers. At Mohammed V Airport in particular, not having a return ticket or hotel reservation could lead to refusal of entry.
OCP says it ships fertilizers to the European Union containing less than 20 mg of cadmium per kilogram, compared with a European limit of 60 mg. However, a European official acknowledges that no systematic monitoring of imports makes it possible to verify this content.
As the September 23 legislative elections approach, Moroccan Christian organizations are seeking closer ties with political parties. According to their Coordination, some parties are willing to engage in dialogue but prefer to do so discreetly, fearing that a public association with Christians could cost them votes.
Chinese company Sanlian Forging is outlining its European setup: a factory in Tangier to cut transportation time from 45 days to 3 or 4 days, and a sales presence in Frankfurt to move closer to its customers directly.