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The transition to the new year is accompanied by a series of tax changes that will directly impact the purchasing power of Moroccans. Behind the technicality of the 2026 Finance Act, the State is deploying a double-edged strategy: lightening the bill on essential products such as medicines, meat or technology, while tightening the screws on "vice" products such as tobacco. Here’s what’s changing concretely for your wallet as of January.
The metropolis is in a state of maximum alert. Between the New Year’s celebrations and the matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), Casablanca is living to the rhythm of an intensive security deployment. The police prefecture has pulled out all the stops to secure the hot spots, track down petty crime and protect the image of the Kingdom.
The year 2025 ends with a monetary status quo. Gathered for its last quarterly session, the Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) Council decided to keep the key rate unchanged at 2.25%, considering this level appropriate given a controlled inflation rate of 0.8%. But beyond the figures, it is the announcement of a pilot phase in 2026 for inflation targeting, a prelude to a more extensive flexibility of the dirham , that is drawing attention.
On the eve of the decisive match against Zambia, Achraf Hakimi took the opportunity of the press conference to send a firm message to Moroccan supporters . Annoyed by the whistles heard at the Moulay Abdellah complex despite the group’s first place, the PSG full-back pleaded for sacred unity, even daring a bold parallel with the European triumph of his club.
The icon of French cinema passed away this Sunday, December 28, 2025. While cinephiles will remember the star of "Le Mépris", a large part of public opinion, particularly in the Maghreb, will retain the image of a woman who ended up embracing hatred. Convicted five times for incitement to racial hatred, Brigitte Bardot had made Islamophobia her last political battle. Until her last breath, she multiplied the attacks, targeting Morocco and the organization of the 2030 World Cup again recently.
Get out your umbrellas and bundle up. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange alert bulletin this Sunday, announcing a significant deterioration in atmospheric conditions. Thunderstorms, snowfall in the highlands and gusts of wind are expected in several Moroccan regions until Monday morning.
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.5% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.1% against the euro during the week of December 18 to 24, 2025, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
The debate is intensifying among Moroccan taxi drivers. As the Kingdom hosts major events like the CAN, the profession is questioning the best methods of control and organization.
Walid Regragui is not one to mince words. On the eve of the clash against Zambia, the national coach has displayed unwavering confidence, claiming to be "the man for the situation" to offer the continental title to Morocco. This determination is coupled with excellent news for the supporters: the long-awaited return of Achraf Hakimi on the right flank.
An unprecedented celebration for the Moroccan Christian community . This year, the commemoration of the birth of Christ has taken on a resolutely patriotic and supportive tone. The faithful have prayed for the victims of the recent floods, but also for the victory of the national team during the 2025 CAN.
While the Spanish government continues to repeat that relations with Morocco are going through the "best moment in their history", the reality of this year 2025 is more nuanced. Behind the absence of friction, Rabat maintains the pressure: Spain must take the decisive step on the Sahara, like the United States and France.
The Spanish airline Air Europa is no longer just looking towards Latin America. As part of a new expansion strategy towards Africa planned for 2026, the carrier will strengthen its presence in the Maghreb by adding Tangier to its map.