Search efforts intensify off Tangier. Two French nationals have been missing since the night of Saturday to Sunday after reporting a leak on their catamaran. Moroccan authorities found the vessel completely empty.
The Moroccan government aims to transform the massive financial transfers from its diaspora into genuine economic engines. The objective is to encourage MREs to invest much more substantially in concrete projects on national territory.
Goods that do not benefit from either customs exemption or temporary admission must be declared and taxed upon entry into Morocco. Failing to regularize the situation, they can be placed in storage and then considered abandoned after a limited period.
The Kingdom’s Judicial Agency has saved the State nearly 45 billion dirhams in payments since 2023. A colossal financial performance made possible through aggressive litigation management and international arbitration.
Facing soaring school fees , anger is mounting in French establishments in Casablanca and Mohammedia. Families are demanding accountability for substantial funds collected for renovation work that never began.
The Kingdom is suffocating under a heat wave episode. Placed under orange alert, a large part of Moroccan territory is facing extreme temperatures that could climb up to 45°C. This stifling situation will persist at least until Wednesday, May 27.
Once an undeniable strategic power, Spain is watching its maritime and diplomatic influence collapse. The state is gradually ceding geopolitical control of the Strait of Gibraltar to a Morocco experiencing full economic and port expansion.
A cyclist lost his two-wheeler at Longchamp in August 2025. Against all odds, he traced his possession thousands of kilometers away, in Morocco, thanks to a simple video posted on social media.
The Tangier Court of Appeal sentenced Franco-Moroccan Badiss Mohammed Bajjou to 25 years in prison, accused of leading a violent gang. This criminal network targeted wealthy cryptocurrency investors in France to extort massive ransoms from them.
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.1% against the euro and depreciated by 0.8% against the US dollar during the period from May 14 to 20, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Hit by soaring fuel prices, Royal Air Maroc is tightening its belt. The airline is temporarily suspending several flights, directly affecting travelers departing from major French cities and the Belgian capital.
Moroccans residing abroad can benefit from VAT refunds on certain purchases made in Morocco. However, not all products are eligible. The Moroccan customs guide lists several exclusions to know before requesting tax refunds at the borders.