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João Sacramento can leave the Atlas Lions’ staff at any moment to become head coach. The Portuguese technician confirms the existence of this clause, but assures that he will not sacrifice his Moroccan adventure for just any offer.
Ouadoud Rabbaj, 22 years old, disappeared on July 19 while spending his vacation with his parents in Tangier. Dependent on their assistance and a daily treatment he did not bring with him, the young MRE is being searched for by his relatives and Moroccan police.
American automotive supplier Gentex will open a factory in Morocco designed to supply the European market. The kingdom prevailed against several Eastern European countries following a comparison of costs, trade agreements, geopolitical risks, and access to automakers.
Gendarmes seized nearly two million dirhams hidden in the luggage of a passenger on a coach traveling from Casablanca to Tan-Tan. An investigation has been opened to determine the origin and destination of this money.
Organized networks allegedly conceal new clothing in secondhand shipments imported to Morocco. Declared as used garments or humanitarian aid, these goods would thus escape customs duties before being resold in stores.
Casablanca police have arrested a hotel employee suspected of stealing money from the rooms of Super Falcons players. A sum of 10,000 dirhams, obtained from the conversion of stolen dollars, was seized.
Conditions for opening a driving school could be significantly tightened in Morocco. The provisional bond would increase from 20,000 to 100,000 dirhams, while each establishment would need to own at least two training vehicles.
Charleroi Airport will completely suspend traffic for several months in the second half of 2028. The Belgian-Moroccans accustomed to using this platform to reach Morocco will have to temporarily turn to other airports.
BNP Paribas plans to sell its stake in BMCI before the end of the year. The French banking group confirms that the operation with Holmarcom must be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to approval from Moroccan authorities.
Morocco’s economy recorded its strongest growth in nearly a decade in 2025. But behind the 4.9% GDP progression lies a significant gap: investment surged 16.3%, while household consumption increased by only 1.2 %.
Authorities want to end summer fares imposed by certain shared taxis between Martil, M’diq and Tétouan. Legal prices remain fixed at 6 and 8 dirhams depending on routes, not 10 dirhams.
Vacationers are denouncing payments reaching up to 40 dirhams at Aghroud beach, near Agadir. The sum is allegedly required to settle under trees or access certain rest areas.