In Marrakech, the public amounts associated with the transformation of Jemaa el-Fna continue to rise. Within a few months, the announced figures went from 68 to 114 and then 160 million dirhams, depending on the scope considered.
As of August 24, court decisions obtained abroad will have to meet new conditions to be enforced in Morocco. The reform directly concerns Moroccans residing in Europe .
Every year, they send billions of dirhams to Morocco, fill planes, ferries and tourism statistics, and are courted by banks and real estate developers. But when it comes to voting, Moroccans living abroad still have to find someone in Morocco to do it on their behalf.
Modest income declared to the tax authorities but significantly higher expenses or bank transactions can now trigger an audit. The DGI has ordered 5 000 taxpayers to regularize their situation and is seeking to recover around three billion dirhams.
Moroccan license plates are set to change. New series will now have to display Latin letters alongside Arabic letters, but not all motorists will have to replace their plates immediately.
Spain spends far more on its defense than Morocco and maintains a clear air and naval advantage. But in terms of military personnel, the balance is reversed: the estimates cited attribute more than three times as many troops to Morocco.
Moroccans who applied for a D visa for Belgium several years ago may still recover all or part of a former administrative fee. The Immigration Office is still maintaining the reimbursement procedure and making the necessary forms available.
Every summer, heavily loaded cars cross Spain heading for Morocco. Trunks full, luggage piled on the roof: despite their spectacular appearance, many nevertheless comply with Spanish regulations.
At Essaouira, an affordable and social housing project launched in 2009 for around 400 families is facing a new development. Several apartments from its first phase have just been subject to a court-ordered seizure over a debt exceeding 25 million dirhams.
Electric and hybrid cars are rapidly gaining ground in Morocco. By the end of July, their sales had surged by 86.3% in one year, as rising fuel prices are prompting more and more motorists to consider alternative powertrains.
The average net monthly salary in Morocco’s public sector reached 10,600 dirhams in 2025. But more than 38% of civil servants earn 8,000 dirhams or less.
Eurostars Hotel Company is accelerating its expansion in Morocco. The Spanish chain has just opened its third hotel in Casablanca in less than two years, bringing its portfolio in the city to 251 rooms.