The Royal Gendarmerie of El Jadida put an end Saturday evening to the illegal activities of a group of individuals. Caught in the midst of excavation on a farm, these men hoped to unearth buried treasure.
Transfers from Moroccans living abroad are continuing their upward trend. Over the first four months of 2026, they reached nearly 40 billion dirhams, according to data compiled by Bank Al-Maghrib.
Summer crowds at the Beni Ensar border crossing are causing major congestion. To facilitate transit, a human rights defense association is urging authorities to clarify customs rules and modernize reception infrastructure, particularly for Moroccan expatriates.
The dirham strengthened against the euro over the past week, according to the latest figures published by Bank Al-Maghrib.
The Civil Guard intercepted a South African diplomatic vehicle at the Tarajal border crossing heading to Morocco. The Guinean driver was illegally transporting more than half a ton of shisha tobacco and numerous perfumes.
The Ministry of Health has temporarily suspended a gastroenterologist from the Moulay Ali Cherif Regional Hospital in Errachidia. This decision follows a complaint for alleged corruption amounting to 3,000 dirhams concerning a surgical procedure.
Moroccan motorists can breathe easy. From early July, fuel prices should register a new drop at the pump . This relief follows the decline in global oil prices and reduced import costs.
Once prized by modest households, the prickly pear is now displaying exorbitant prices . This surge, fueled by speculation and pest insects, deprives Moroccans of this traditional fruit.
In Fès, the real estate market declined in the first quarter of 2026. Prices are falling in almost all categories, while house sales collapse by nearly 70 %.
Bank Al-Maghrib does not want to open the Revolut file before settling the issue of Moroccan banks in Europe. Abdellatif Jouahri clearly places MRE transfers among his priorities.
Six Algerian nationals were arrested for their alleged involvement in a vast forgers’ network. Targeted by Interpol, they used fictitious companies to obtain residence permits and evade international justice.
Faced with soaring food and fuel prices, Moroccan consumer habits are undergoing radical transformation. Non-essential purchases are being sacrificed in favor of strict budget management, primarily affecting leisure and shopping.