Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to expand its network to Eastern Europe. The national airline has announced the launch of a new direct air link between Casablanca and the Russian city of St. Petersburg, an initiative aimed at boosting tourism and economic flows between the two countries.
Wanted by Interpol, a Russian and a Franco-Algerian were arrested on Saturday at the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. They will soon be extradited to their respective countries.
Until now neutral, Russia is preparing to follow in the footsteps of countries like the United States, Israel, Spain and France, which have recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and support its autonomy plan.
Algeria is expecting to receive a delivery of the Russian stealth fighter Su-57 Felon from Sukhoi (Su-57 E version). A counterweight to its neighbor, Morocco, which would like to acquire American F-35s.
Russian authorities have intercepted and seized a large shipment of contaminated Moroccan tomatoes upon arrival at the temporary storage warehouse "Sirius" in the Kaliningrad region.
The number of Russian travelers who have already visited Morocco this year has increased by 70% compared to last year, according to Aviasales, one of Russia’s largest online travel agencies.
China and Russia are reportedly preparing to officially express their support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. A strong act that would reinforce Morocco’s position as an indispensable player in North Africa.
Olympique de Marseille (OM) would have reached an agreement with Spartak Moscow for the transfer of Azzedine Ounahi. But the Moroccan midfielder, who is attracting interest from several European and Saudi clubs, does not seem enthusiastic about this option.
After the United States, France, Germany, Russia seems to be very close to recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
Russian authorities have intercepted a shipment of fresh blueberries from Morocco. The reason? The discovery of a dangerous parasite, Drosophila suzukii. A decision that could have repercussions on future imports.
Morocco sees the number of Russian tourists multiplied by five for the summer of 2025, placing it at the top of increasingly popular destinations for these travelers.
15 years later, a famous Russian photographer returns to Morocco and expresses his amazement at the transformations the kingdom has undergone.