Morocco’s tourism sector is starting 2026 with a sharp increase in revenues and international visitor numbers. However, this momentum masks a clear decline in domestic travelers, penalized by economic conditions and the month of Ramadan.
Tomato lovers in France will need to dig deeper into their wallets. Battered by difficult weather conditions in Morocco and Spain , production is slowing down, causing a dramatic spike in prices on French store shelves.
Spaniards’ enthusiasm for fruit is massively benefiting foreign suppliers. Morocco is now establishing itself as an unavoidable player in this market , dominating exports of watermelons and avocados, much to the dismay of Iberian farmers.
The historic project of a tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar to connect Europe and Africa is taking shape. This underwater railway infrastructure has reached a decisive stage, although its opening for the 2030 World Cup is now formally ruled out.
On Wednesday, the sky over Ceuta resonated with the passage of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. These maneuvers are part of a joint preventive military exercise , aimed at strengthening the air defense capabilities of the autonomous city with Morocco in its sights.
After establishing itself in Marrakech in 2025, Spanish operator Ona Hotels is preparing a new acquisition in Casablanca. This announcement confirms the continued appeal of European players in the Moroccan market, amid a restructuring of the international tourism sector.
Spanish justice has just rejected the asylum request of a "Sahrawi." Having entered Spain fraudulently, the man invoked the impossibility of treating his sick son in Morocco, an argument deemed inadmissible to justify international protection.
Facing a critical shortage of professional drivers, the Spanish government is easing the conditions for validating Moroccan driving licenses . This measure aims to address the urgent demand from the transport sector, which is lacking workforce.
Morocco’s national tourism office is launching a major offensive to make Dakhla an unmissable destination . By leveraging its natural assets and developing air connections, authorities are aiming for sustainable, upscale growth.
Far from reassuring diplomatic discourse, the Spanish general staff is openly concerned about the vulnerability of Ceuta and Melilla . Facing multifaceted pressure from Morocco, military experts are demanding urgent reinforcement of the defense of these strategic enclaves.
Facing regional tensions and to secure the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco is considering acquiring a submarine fleet. While a South Korean report mentions a delivery in 2027, experts urge caution regarding this ambitious project.
Spanish citrus producers are sounding the alarm in Brussels. Facing what they consider unfair competition from third countries , particularly Morocco, they denounce a European policy that sacrifices their farms for the benefit of extra-community imports.