To defend their interests in the United States, Morocco and Spain deploy diametrically opposed strategies. Facing Spanish classical diplomacy, Rabat invests massively in American lobbying groups to support its economic and geopolitical objectives.
Morocco’s military budget reached an unprecedented level in 2025. This increase reflects a regional arms buildup in North Africa, marked by persistent tensions with Algeria and purchases of Spanish equipment.
The surge in plane ticket prices , caused by the Middle East conflict, is disrupting summer plans. Faced with skyrocketing airfares, many travelers are forced to cancel their planned trips to Morocco.
Appointed to head the 2030 World Cup organization, Fouzi Lekjaa leads Moroccan football with ruthless efficiency. His management of major infrastructure projects sparks admiration in Egypt but triggers concern from Spain, Algeria and Senegal.
Faced with a lack of Spanish support in the war in Iran , Washington could retaliate. NATO expulsion is impossible, but the transfer of the Morón air base to Morocco is seriously being considered by experts.
Morocco is now establishing itself as the leading supplier of tomatoes to the European market . This historic breakthrough ends decades of Spanish supremacy and is causing concern among Iberian farmers facing competition they consider unbalanced.
The 2026 edition of Operation Marhaba introduces biometric controls at borders. This innovation is raising serious concerns within the Moroccan diaspora, who fear the return of endless queues during summer crossings.
Despite close bilateral cooperation, the economic ties between Madrid and Rabat reveal a striking imbalance. In just six years, Morocco’s state claims against its Iberian neighbor have exploded, contrasting with the global trend.
For decades, Spain has reigned unchallenged over the European avocado market . But today, Morocco’s agricultural power is shaking this hegemony. With unbeatable production costs and giant farms, the kingdom is establishing itself as the new giant of "green gold" against its Iberian neighbor.
Judicial investigations are currently targeting vehicle rental companies in Rabat and Casablanca. These agencies are suspected of laundering profits from international drug trafficking , as part of investigations conducted jointly with Spanish authorities.
FC Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal is suffering from a left hamstring injury. Injured against Celta, he will miss the end of the championship but should be fit to compete in the World Cup with Spain.
Expected in April, the peak of Morocco’s blueberry harvest is struggling to materialize. Hit by severe weather and competing with Spain, the sector is facing plummeting volumes and declining prices.