The Moroccan government has announced the injection of 1.648 billion dirhams per month to block energy prices. This exceptional measure responds to the explosion of global costs caused by the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart stated that Ceuta and Melilla geographically belong to Morocco. Faced with tensions with Madrid, Washington could transfer its military bases to the kingdom, an ally considered more reliable by the Trump administration.
American expert Harrison Kass analyzes the air balance between Rabat and Algiers. Despite Algeria’s interest in the Russian Su-57, Morocco preserves a strategic advantage thanks to its modernized F-16s and its rigorous integration into NATO’s technological standards.
Tourism professionals are observing new trends. Fleeing the uncertainties of the Middle East, vacationers are overwhelmingly choosing Morocco, perceived as a safe bet, despite the inevitable rise in the price of airline tickets.
Fleeing tensions in the Middle East, Russian tourists are massively turning to Morocco at the beginning of spring. The hotels in Marrakech are thus recording a record increase in bookings from this market.
To address the fertilizer shortage caused by the conflict in the Middle East , the US administration is looking for new supply routes. Discussions are underway with Morocco and Venezuela to secure the crucial needs of farmers.
The closure of the Strait of Ormuz is shaking the global fertilizer market . Heavily dependent on raw materials from the Middle East, Morocco fears major disruptions to its phosphate exports, reviving concerns about global food security.
Faced with an expected price increase on Monday , Moroccan drivers have saturated service stations this weekend. Tensions in the Middle East are pushing diesel and gasoline prices to critical levels on international markets.
The Moroccan international Munir El Haddadi is looking for a new club after leaving Esteghlal Tehran in Iran. At 30 years old, the free agent striker has been offered to the Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.
Due to the growing instability in the Middle East, Royal Air Maroc is cancelling its flights to Dubai and Doha until March 15, 2026 inclusive. The airline says it is closely monitoring the situation to ensure a secure resumption of operations.
The flare-up in the Middle East is paralyzing the hubs of Dubai and Doha , threatening $56 billion in revenue. In search of security, international travelers are now massively turning to Morocco and other African destinations.
Royal Air Maroc announced Thursday the cancellation of its flights to Doha until 15 March and to Dubai for 6 March. These measures follow the growing instability of the security situation in the Middle East.