Spain imported 222,000 tonnes of diesel from Morocco between January and July, a record. But deliveries fell by 87% in one month as Moscow restricted its exports, reviving suspicions about the fuel’s true origin.
Russia has temporarily banned diesel exports to secure its domestic market after Ukrainian strikes against its energy infrastructure. This decision also affects Morocco, an importer dependent on refined fuel.
Morocco has ranked among the world’s leading importers of Russian diesel in March. Despite a decline in Moscow’s exports due to drone attacks on its ports, the Kingdom maintains very significant maritime supply flows.
Moscow has warned its nationals of the danger of traveling to countries linked to the United States by extradition agreements , including Morocco. The Kremlin fears arrests followed by forced transfers to the American justice system.
Fleeing tensions in the Middle East, Russian tourists are massively turning to Morocco at the beginning of spring. The hotels in Marrakech are thus recording a record increase in bookings from this market.
The Moroccan caftan was celebrated at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit held from October 3 to 5 in Moscow, Russia.
Touched by the attack that occurred on Friday in the concert hall near Moscow, which killed at least 133 people, King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and solidarity to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is strengthening its presence in Russia. It is adding additional flights on the Casablanca-Moscow route.
Hakim Ziyech was seen last weekend at a party in Moscow. He was with his former Ajax teammate, Quincy Promes. The latter is accused by the Dutch justice system of having participated in a cocaine trafficking operation, estimated at 75 million euros.
The airline Royal Air Maroc announced the resumption of its direct flights between Russia and Morocco starting May 2. The flights will be destined for Moscow-Domodedovo airport, according to information provided by the company.
Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Finance, formally denied the ban on imports of Russian petroleum products in Morocco following Western sanctions on oil derivatives from Moscow.
Russian tourists arrived on Sunday, June 6 in Agadir , coming from Moscow. This allows tourism professionals to regain their smile.