Morocco: towards an increase in taxi prices? Moroccan taxi drivers are sounding the alarm. They are calling for a review of the prices, which they consider today to be unsuitable for the surge in fuel prices, and the suspension, last May, of exceptional aid granted to the road transport sector. The National Taxi Coordination deplores […]
TGV: Kenitra-Marrakech in 2h45 Morocco is actively preparing for the 2030 World Cup and is clearly displaying its ambitions. Travel time between some cities will be halved. In any case, this is what Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics, promised Tuesday evening before the House of Advisors. The National Railway Office (ONCF) is already […]
A new terminal at Casablanca airport Morocco is actively preparing for the organization of the 2030 Football World Cup. The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, announced a major project: the construction of a new terminal at Mohammed Airport V from Casablanca. This infrastructure, intended for long-haul flights of Royal Air Maroc (RAM), should […]
Casablanca transformed The Casablanca-Settat region is currently experiencing a period of significant transformation. In 2024, efforts continued to make it a major player in national development. Several large-scale projects are changing the face of the region, strengthening its infrastructure and impacting the daily lives of Casaouis. The public transport sector, for example, is evolving.
A new highway in southern Morocco A new highway is being planned in southern Morocco. It has just been unveiled by the Minister of Equipment, Nizar Baraka. The road network in southern Morocco could be further enriched. The Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, discussed the project to extend the Marrakech-Agadir highway to Tiznit, […]
Sahara: Towards an outcome with the return of Donald Trump? The Western Sahara conflict, which has lasted for decades, could experience significant developments. The situation, marked by a rapprochement of the positions of certain key players, offers a window of opportunity for the next American administration to invest in the search for a definitive solution. […]
Important meeting between Walid Regragui and Tarik Sektioui The Moroccan national team of local players, led by Tarik Sectiouihas begun its preparation phase for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). This tournament will be held from February 1 to 28, co-organized by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. A closed-door training camp is scheduled for early January […]
Hard blow for the Ourika tunnel The Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, presented to the Council of Advisors the progress of Morocco’s major road projects. He notably addressed the situation of the Ourika tunnel. Regarding the Ourika tunnel, a new call for tenders will be launched soon in order to carry out additional […]
Morocco imposes itself where France falls back Having fallen from grace, France requested Morocco’s help to free President Mohamed Bazoum, detained in Niamey since his overthrow in July 2023. The release of President Mohamed Bazoum was discussed during Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Rabat, from October 28 to 30, assures the newspaper The World the entourage […]
Fertilizer: OCP bends (a little) Washington The United States has revised the rate of countervailing duties imposed on the Moroccan giant, OCP, “for alleged subsidies”. 16.60%. This is the new rate of countervailing duties that the United States is imposing on the Moroccan giant, OCP, “for alleged subsidies”, in particular the provision of mining rights […]