Morocco: after a strong rebound, the economy should slow down at the end of the year The Moroccan economy, after a strong third quarter of 2024, should experience a slight slowdown in its growth over the coming months. This is what the High Commission for Planning (HCP) indicates in its latest report. If GDP showed […]
150 dirhams per liter: olive oil out of reach in Morocco In Morocco, olive oil prices could soar this year due to several factors, including supply impacted by drought. Some oil mills are running slowly, while others have preferred to close their doors. Olive oil in all its forms. In the space of a year, […]
Rare Moroccan fossils: trafficking dismantled in France Mulhouse customs officers seized nearly hundreds of fossils from different countries including Morocco, Lebanon and the United States. Major seizure on the RN 83, towards Strasbourg. During an inspection in early December 2024, Mulhouse customs officers discovered what they describe as a “paleontological treasure” hidden in a utility […]
Achraf Hakimi’s mother, guardian of his fortune Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, revealed that his mother managed his finances since his professional debut, well before his marriage. In the “AB Talks” podcast, the player explained: “When I was young, I was able to earn money through football, but I didn’t know […]
The incredible resurrection of Mohamed Ihattaren After a long descent into hell, Mohamed Ihattaren is getting back on track. The Dutch player of Moroccan origin from RKC scored on Saturday against his former club, Ajax. Mohamed Ihattaren is working hard to improve his physical condition and level of play. The 22-year-old aspires to become a […]
Netherlands: embezzlement for the benefit of Morocco In the Netherlands, Moroccan entrepreneurs embezzled public funds intended for deradicalization and integration, then transferred them to Morocco before reinvesting them in a project. While they were paid by the municipality to fight radicalization and promote integration, three Moroccan entrepreneurs used the funds for other purposes. The case […]
Cold wave: Morocco prepares for freezing temperatures Morocco is preparing to face a cold snap. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) issued a warning bulletin announcing freezing temperatures and significant snowfall in several regions. The mercury will drop between – 8°C and – 2°C in the provinces of Ifrane, Boulemane, Sefrou, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Khenifra, […]
Here is Achraf Hakimi’s next salary at PSG PSG should extend the contract of its Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi and increase his salary. PSG would be ready to keep Achraf Hakimi. The Parisian club should soon officially announce the extension of the right-back’s contract which is due to expire in June 2026 until June 2029, […]
Casablanca: angry cafe and restaurant owners The Casablanca authorities plan to carry out a vast operation to free the public domain, anarchically occupied by the owners of cafes and restaurants. A decision which arouses discontent among the ranks of the latter. The local authorities of Moulay Rachid, in Casablanca, have ordered the owners of cafes […]
Morocco: ten years for a murder at the heart of a blackmail scandal The Criminal Chamber of First Instance of the Rabat Court of Appeal sentenced a young man accused of the murder of his partner in Salé to ten years in prison. “The case concerns a serious incident which shook the residents of the […]