
Ramadan: why the price of dates is soaring on the stalls in Morocco
As the month of Ramadan approaches, the rise in the price of dates on Moroccan stalls is raising many questions among consumers.
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As the month of Ramadan approaches, the rise in the price of dates on Moroccan stalls is raising many questions among consumers.

The city of Casablanca is preparing to revolutionize its cleaning service by directly targeting the wallets of the biggest contributors to the city’s waste volume.

The announcement of the spectacular increase in imports of Moroccan tomatoes in Spain coincides with a pivotal period for the trade agreements linking the European Union to the Kingdom. This jump of nearly 70% recorded at the beginning of 2025 does not leave anyone indifferent, especially not the Spanish farmers who see the competition from the southern neighbor radically transforming the European market.

The victory of Senegal over Morocco in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations is now tainted by serious accusations. A few days after the triumph of the Teranga Lions, defender Ismail Jakobs expressed grave suspicions about the health condition of three of his teammates, who suffered sudden illnesses before and during the match.

The announcement of the restoration of import quotas on Tunisian dates in Morocco marks a sudden halt to trade between the two countries. This decision, taken in the middle of a record harvest season in Tunisia, weakens a sector that has historically been dependent on the Moroccan market to sell its volumes.

The announcement of the closure of the Lisi Automotive factory in Puiseux-Pontoise and the possible transfer of production to Morocco has caused a brutal shock wave among the 170 employees of the site.

The Moroccan tourism sector is entering a new era by now prioritizing the quality of the experience and the value generated by each visitor. With a historic record of nearly 20 million tourists welcomed in 2025, the Kingdom confirms that its strategy is bearing fruit. Imad Barrakad, CEO of the Moroccan Tourist Engineering Company (SMIT), stresses that this performance is not the result of chance but of a deep structural vision.

A report from the "13h Découverte" program on France Télévisions takes us on a six-day immersion in the Moroccan South , far from the usual tourist circuits. Eight French hikers have traded the winter gloom for the sand dunes of Nesrat. For Bruno and Sylvie, a retired couple used to snowy peaks, the contrast is total: "All this sand dune, southern Morocco, we don’t know at all. For us, it’s more snow, winter."

Essaouira is emerging as an economic and authentic alternative to Marrakech for French travelers in February. Several tourists choose the port city to take advantage of rates about 40% cheaper while enjoying a spring-like climate. On site, the UNESCO-listed medina and the sea air offer an experience far from the hustle and bustle of the red city.

The return of Ismael Saibari to Eindhoven has caused a strong emotion among PSV supporters. Several observers were awaiting the player’s explanations after the Africa Cup of Nations final. On site, the midfielder has resumed training and clarified the incidents that occurred during the tournament.

The discovery of donkey remains has caused a strong emotion in the Souss-Massa region. Several residents fear the existence of a clandestine slaughter circuit. On site, the authorities have launched a preliminary investigation to determine the origin of these remains and the circumstances.

It had been in the works for a few weeks already, and it is now official. Olympique de Marseille has announced the arrival of Moroccan striker Ziyad Baha (16 years old). Son of former international Nabil Baha (20 caps), the young striker, who has played for Malaga and Betis, will discover a new club by signing with Marseille.