As summer holidays approach, customs are stepping up controls at airports . Facing soaring gold prices, criminal networks are multiplying smuggling attempts of precious metals, particularly targeting Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).
The urban transformation required by the football World Cup is taking place at the expense of entire working-class neighborhoods in Morocco. Thousands of homes are disappearing under bulldozers to make way for upscale real estate projects.
In Marrakech, repeated administrative delays in license renewals are paralyzing the thriving hot air balloon sector. Facing the silence of authorities, professionals are worried about the future of this major tourist attraction.
Moroccan expatriates aged 60 and over can benefit from a 90% reduction for clearing a passenger vehicle in Morocco , but this advantage remains subject to several strict conditions.
In Tangier, a man received a prison sentence for forging his marriage certificate . He was trying to circumvent hotel restrictions by staying with his cousin while waiting to formalize his polygamy.
A European satellite captured an immense red coloration extending across the arid zones of Ouarzazate. Far from being an ecological catastrophe, this visual anomaly actually reveals the vitality of a surprising agricultural orchard in the middle of the desert.
Famous American talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien has settled in Marrakech for a few days of vacation. He took advantage of this private stay to explore the winding streets of the medina and discover the treasures of the ochre city.
With 57 eligible candidates at École Polytechnique in 2026, Moroccan preparatory classes record a 14% increase . The national educational landscape is diversifying with the emergence of new high-performing scientific hubs to join the global elite.
Family businesses represent more than 90% of companies in Morocco . Yet their survival is heavily threatened by poorly prepared successions, a direct danger to the stability of the national economy and employment.
During the regional French exam held Monday in eastern Morocco, a writing assignment reducing women’s role to marriage and motherhood triggered strong outrage. Civil society organizations are demanding institutional explanations.
Marrakech secures twelfth place in the global ranking of best cultural cities , surpassing Cairo. According to a vast international survey, the Moroccan city has now established itself as the undisputed leader of culture in North Africa.
A note from the National Land Registry Agency, issued on June 5, 2026, now imposes a strict obligation: all powers of attorney used for real estate transactions must be registered in a dedicated register of real rights .