Monique Barbut had planned to spend three weeks in Morocco, her native country, to celebrate her 70th birthday. The fires hitting France disrupted her plans, without sparing her controversy over her crisis management from a distance.
Moroccan authorities are tightening controls against illegal exploitation of summer parking facilities. Facing recurring abuses, strict directives now govern the granting of licenses on coastal areas to protect vacationers from any form of extortion.
Facing the summer influx of vacationers, the Interior Ministry demands acceleration of processing building permits for Moroccans residing abroad (MRE . A strict directive aimed at eradicating administrative delays and chronic blockages in urban agencies.
The imminent connection of Marrakech to the Safi desalination plant marks a turning point. This strategic infrastructure will guarantee drinking water to more than one and a half million inhabitants, offering a lasting response to regional water stress.
To offset losses linked to Middle East tensions, Moroccan hoteliers and travel agencies are slashing prices . Exceptional discounts await summer vacationers and Moroccans from around the world for the summer season.
Morocco is preparing a new phase of expansion for its highway network. Following major routes already opened, several projects are now on the table, with a clear objective: to relieve congestion on the busiest corridors, better connect regions, and support major events planned through 2030.
Having entered the commercialization phase several weeks ago, the kingdom’s watermelon continues its offensive in Europe for the 2025-2026 season. Despite climate challenges, the Moroccan fruit is banking on its quality to compete.
Suffocated during every vacation period, the connection between Marrakech and Ourika accumulates failures. Between endless traffic jams and regular accidents, this road axis illustrates the planning gaps in the face of the region’s tourism growth.
Holding the majority of global phosphate reserves , Morocco is executing a strategic shift. The objective is to move away from simple mineral exports to locally produce high-technology compound fertilizers, deemed significantly more effective.
The pitch at Al Massira Al Khadra stadium in Safi witnessed serious incidents. The invasion of the field by Algerian supporters left several photographers injured and sparked intense tensions.
USM Alger landed in Morocco to compete for a spot in the final against Olympique Safi. After a draw in the first leg, this Sunday’s match promises a clash between Algerian experience and Moroccan ambition.
The Safi-Marrakech desalination project is entering its final phase. Completed at 98%, it will guarantee the water supply for one million inhabitants starting this month. A breath of fresh air for a region hit by scarcity.