A vendor in Jemaa el-Fna Square was arrested after asking a tourist for 200 dirhams for a few peanuts, three dates and two pieces of dried fig. The transaction was filmed, and also led to the closure of his stall.
Electricity bills below 100 dirhams could become free in Morocco. This electoral promise by the PAM would benefit small consumers, but its annual cost is estimated at nearly four billion dirhams.
Morocco would have a particularly favorable commercial window between early November and mid-December to sell its avocados in Europe. After this period, the massive arrival of Israeli production could complicate a Moroccan campaign expected to see a significant recovery.
The Moroccan dirham has once again lost ground against the euro. In one week, 1,000 euros are worth approximately 75 more dirhams based on Bank Al-Maghrib’s reference exchange rates.
In Marrakech, a week in a three-star hotel on an all-inclusive basis costs an average of £131 (153 euros) less than a stay limited to a room and breakfast, according to a comparison of offers available to British travellers.
Moroccan researchers have modelled a national corridor for green hydrogen. Their most economical scenario combines a 900-kilometre pipeline between Tan-Tan and Mohammedia with coastal maritime transport to Jorf Lasfar and Tanger Med.
Still largely unknown to travelers, Dakhla has captivated the British daily The Times. Its lagoon, constant winds, desert and night sky make it, according to the newspaper, an exceptional destination for water sports and stays immersed in nature.
Areas of the Rif and Atlas are exposed to extreme wildfire risk until September 16, according to the European EFFIS system. Above-average temperatures are also forecast in Morocco next week.
Morocco appears on the European Union’s new list of safe countries of origin. As a result, asylum applications filed by its nationals may be examined more quickly at the border, with an unfavorable presumption that makes it more difficult to obtain protection.
Morocco took part in the major American event dedicated to emerging military technologies. In Washington, AFRICOM highlighted the future Tan-Tan experimentation center among the projects intended to accelerate the testing and adoption of new defense capabilities in Africa.
The energy partnership announced by OCP and Engie is ultimately not expected to reach the scale originally envisioned. The program, initially valued at between €15 billion and €18 billion, has been substantially reduced. The two groups are nevertheless continuing to prepare their joint venture.
Morocco will be able to continue participating in the European PRIMA programme, dedicated to research on water, agriculture and food. In return, Rabat will have to facilitate audits and inspections carried out in the kingdom by the European Anti-Fraud Office.