In Errachidia, the immediate proximity of a densely vegetated area can lower surface temperatures by more than 5 °C. A new scientific study precisely measures how far this cooling effect extends in this pre-Saharan city particularly exposed to heat.
The United States will continue providing support for its C-12 operation in Rabat through 2031. A U.S. Air Force document specifically lists a C-12C/D aircraft in the Moroccan capital, now included in the new logistics contract awarded by the Pentagon.
Morocco has significantly reduced school exclusion since the early 2000s, but 570,000 adolescents and young people were still out of school in 2023. UNESCO highlights both the scale of the progress achieved and the difficulties that persist in secondary education.
Dozens of people were allegedly trapped in Tangier by an announcement of a concert featuring Kadhem Saher and Elissa. After providing their banking information to purchase tickets, some victims discovered withdrawals from their accounts.
Morocco and Algeria are both experiencing severe water stress, but the figures show two very different situations. Algeria has three times less renewable freshwater per capita, while in Morocco, nearly nine out of every ten liters withdrawn are used for agriculture.
Travelers heading to Morocco could continue to face more expensive airfares in 2027. Tourism Economics estimates that airfares could remain 5 to 10% above its previous forecasts if fuel-related tensions persist.
The euro is rising again against the Moroccan dirham. This is favorable for Moroccans living abroad who exchange or transfer euros to Morocco, following the opposite movement observed the previous week.
Morocco could achieve its target of raising renewable energy to 52 % of its installed electricity capacity two years ahead of schedule. The IEA PVPS now estimates that this threshold, set for 2030, could be reached as early as 2028.
Shipments of American almonds to Morocco soared by 49% in a single campaign. The Kingdom received nearly 40,000 tonnes, becoming by far the leading North African market for Californian producers.
Sellers of subscriptions that illegally provide access to online channels, matches or films now face a strengthened legal framework in Morocco. In the event of repeat offending, certain violations can lead to up to four years in prison and a fine of 600,000 dirhams.
The US Navy is working to complete a microwave transmission network intended to strengthen the Royal Navy’s maritime surveillance in northern Morocco. The program is expected to improve the flow of information needed to monitor maritime activity.
Leon Baptiste, the British coach who was thought to have disappeared after a trip to Morocco was in fact being held in prison in Marrakech. The former champion was sentenced for sexual assault of a minor and is serving an eight-month prison sentence.