A report published by the European Commission distinguishes between industrial capacities already operational in Morocco and investments that have only been announced or are still under development. The Kingdom produces battery materials and certain energy equipment, but several strategic links remain absent.
Italian group Lottomatica is set to absorb Spain’s Cirsa in a €2.8 billion merger. If the deal goes through, the four casinos operated by Cirsa in Morocco, including La Mamounia’s Grand Casino, will become part of a group based in Rome.
Crédit Agricole Group is preparing to sell Unifitel, its customer relations center based in Casablanca. Majorel Africa, a subsidiary of Teleperformance, is to acquire 100 % of its capital and voting rights.
Gasoline loaded in the United Kingdom and several European countries is reportedly transiting through Tanger Med before being re-exported to Russia. An analysis of tanker movements reveals a much broader circuit than the first 30,000-ton shipment disclosed in July.
Under the protection of U.S. bankruptcy law since June 2025, Marelli is preparing to come under the control of its creditors. The operation directly concerns Morocco: its subsidiary located in the Tangier free zone is among the group being acquired by funds managed by Strategic Value Partners.
Two women died overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday after their car fell into the Port of Algeciras. The four occupants had just passed through the police checkpoint and were preparing to board a ferry bound for Tangier.
La Méridionale will suspend its regular crossings between Marseille and Tangier Med from September 15, 2026, to June 15, 2027. The company cites the route’s strong seasonality and assures that it is not leaving Morocco.
A Chinese manufacturer of fabrics and airbags has confirmed its establishment in Tangier. The subsidiary was created at the request of its clients, a sign that Morocco’s automotive industry is directly attracting suppliers of vehicle manufacturers and equipment makers already established in the kingdom.
Men residing in the Netherlands allegedly entered Morocco as ordinary tourists before taking part in the kidnapping of the son of an African diplomat in Tangier. The main suspect has just been arrested by police.
Buyers have returned to Tangier in force. In the second quarter of 2026, house sales surged by 60.3% and land sales by 54.9%. Land prices simultaneously rose by 7.3%, propelling the city to the top for price increases.
In Tangier and Ksar El-Kébir, households excluded from bank credit are turning to a parallel market. For 10,000 dirhams obtained immediately, some have to repay as much as 12,000 dirhams within a few months. The authorities are beginning to gather information.
easyJet will temporarily suspend two routes to Morocco at the height of winter 2026-2027. The Basel-Mulhouse–Tangier and London-Southend–Marrakech services will disappear from the schedule for three to four weeks.