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Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa, located in the heart of Fez, has just earned its first Michelin Key. The Moroccan property has thus joined the 2026 selection of hotels offering the world’s most outstanding experiences.
Fitch maintains Morocco’s sovereign rating at BB+, but warns that investments for the 2030 World Cup could weaken public finances if costs overrun or if the state provides increased support to the companies in charge of the projects.
Younes Ebnoutalib has chosen to represent Germany despite Morocco’s longstanding interest. Mohamed Ouahbi says the striker would now have deserved his call-up, but refuses to chase after him: “The matter is closed.”
The Tarifa–Tangier Ville route is rapidly gaining ground. In the first eight months of 2026, it carried 18.8% more vehicles and 8.8% more passengers, while traffic declined on the other routes operated by Algeciras and Tarifa.
The Royal Navy is due to take possession this Thursday, September 17, of the Moulay Hassan I patrol vessel built in Spain. The signing will go ahead, but the official ceremony bringing together the authorities of both countries has been cancelled following the Sebta crisis.
Moroccan blueberry production could rise by nearly 70% by 2029. Spectacular growth that now forces the sector to ask a new question: where will the additional volumes be sold?
Gone from Spain, the Andalusian buttonquail could soon return to its former range. Eighteen birds bred from eggs collected in Morocco have arrived in Jerez, where their reproduction is intended to pave the way for a future reintroduction along the Andalusian coast.
Amid heightened tensions with Rabat, Spain’s Defense Ministry wants to spend up to €7.4 million on purchasing very high-resolution satellite imagery. The system will strengthen the Spanish army’s observation and intelligence capabilities for two years.
Even before its opening, Nador West Med is prompting new investments on the Spanish shore. The port of Motril has just authorized the construction of a customs warehouse intended in particular for Moroccan perishable products shipped to Europe.
Harmattan AI is preparing its production capabilities in Rabat for Africa and the Middle East. The French unicorn wants to build a genuine industrial organization in Morocco capable of taking its autonomous military systems from prototype to serial production.
The Spanish government and ICEX are preparing a major forum in Rabat aimed at accelerating Spanish investment in Morocco. Scheduled for early December, it is expected to bring together dozens of major companies around markets linked in particular to the 2030 World Cup.
Spaniards are calling for greater control in Ceuta and Melilla, without sacrificing cooperation with Rabat. According to the latest CIS barometer, 86.3 % consider understanding with Morocco important, while 82.2 % want to strengthen the borders.