The move of the American consulate in Casablanca to Casa Finance City gave rise to a rather unusual contract: Washington hired a company to prepare its own employees for the change. The first attempt was even canceled for lack of funding.
Morocco continues to be driven by a powerful investment cycle. But behind the major construction projects, the World Bank is identifying the first signs of a slowdown: in the first quarter of 2026, cement sales fell by 11 % year on year.
The United States is linking its military drone projects in Africa. While Ghana is developing manufacturing and testing capabilities, Morocco is to become a hub for training, experimentation and harmonization for several armies on the continent.
Convicted in a drug-related case, a Moroccan national who has lived in France since childhood had lost his residence permit and received an OQTF without delay . The courts ruled that his removal would be disproportionate.
General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, visited the Tata factory in Berrechid, where WhAP 8×8 armored vehicles destined for the Moroccan army are manufactured.
Moroccan public universities are preparing a national pricing for part-time training programs . From 2026-2027 onwards, employees and professionals could pay between 5,000 and 20,000 dirhams per year to resume their studies without leaving their jobs.
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.
Major international hotel chains are multiplying their projects in Morocco ahead of the 2030 World Cup. But increasing the number of rooms won’t be enough: the country still needs to strengthen training, service quality control and the retention of qualified staff .
Morocco and the United States want to create in Tan-Tan a military center dedicated to multidomain training, drones and innovation . The project is expected to be operational by 2030.
The appointment of a Dutch referee for the match against Haiti could have raised concerns, with the Netherlands being potential opponents. Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi firmly dismissed these doubts, reiterating his complete confidence in FIFA.
The Royal Armed Forces are partnering with Harmattan AI to modernize their cutting-edge arsenal. Starting this year, the Kingdom will deploy unprecedented air defense capabilities , supported by local production and sovereign technological expertise.
The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) is rolling out an unprecedented digital portal for driving schools . This tool will centralize administrative procedures and exam appointment scheduling. A testing phase precedes its official launch in autumn.