The Moroccan port complex Tanger Med strengthens its lead on the international maritime scene. In the second quarter of 2026, it outpaces its direct Spanish competitors once more , Valencia and Algeciras, in the prestigious UNCTAD ranking.
In its 2026 ranking of major Arab family businesses, Forbes Middle East highlights two Moroccan female leaders heading historic groups . Two low-profile figures, but with significant economic influence.
In its 2026 ranking of the greatest Arab fortunes, Forbes Middle East features three Moroccan names. Three very different paths, spanning finance, hydrocarbons and real estate.
The Moroccan port of Tanger Med confirms its place among the world’s most efficient port platforms. In the 2025 CPPI ranking, published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, it ranks sixth globally.
While Catalonia displays a record rate of graduates, deep inequalities remain. According to recent statistics, one third of the Moroccan community settled in the region does not exceed primary education level .
Morocco can get closer to Brazil in the FIFA ranking, but it won’t be able to overtake it tonight, even with a victory against Norway. The real turning point could come a few days later, during the direct clash between the Lions of the Atlas and the Seleção in the World Cup.
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.
The emblematic Marrakech establishment, La Mamounia, joins a very exclusive circle of luxury hospitality. A renowned international magazine has just awarded it its brand new prize, confirming over a century of excellence and worldwide prestige.
Morocco’s team has officially surpassed the Netherlands in the ranking . This progression to seventh place is explained by a large victory against Madagascar, combined with a Dutch defeat against Algeria.
Morocco ranks fourth among the continent’s most performing nations in 2026. A position strengthened by its recent status as Africa’s leading industrial economy, surpassing countries like South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria.
Morocco is massively accelerating its military acquisitions. With nearly 300 aircraft on order, the Kingdom is establishing itself today as the leading buyer of combat drones on the African continent, thus reshaping the region’s security balance.
Moroccan nationals continue to rank among the main applicants for Schengen visas . With 620,000 requests filed in 2025, Morocco consolidates its position in a global ranking marked by a slow post-Covid recovery.