Planes leased to Royal Air Maroc sold Aircraft leasing company, Falco, has completed the acquisition of four Embraer E190s from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). These aircraft are currently leased to the Moroccan airline Royal Air Morocco. This operation is part of a broader agreement between Falko and NAC, relating to a portfolio of aircraft. With […]
Casablanca: the arrest of a taxi driver revives the taxi-VTC conflict Following the complaint of a Russian diplomat caught in an altercation between a taxi and a VTC near a luxury hotel in Casablanca, a taxi professional was arrested to the general surprise of his colleagues. They are demanding his release. The events took place […]
Morocco: good news for hammam lovers In Morocco, the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit gave new instructions to walis and regional governors concerning the decision to close hammams and car washing stations. Responding to a written question in the House of Representatives, the Minister of the Interior indicated that he gave carte blanche to […]
Russian wheat imposes itself in Morocco and eclipses France Morocco expects to receive a large quantity of wheat from Russia. The world’s leading exporter of soft wheat, Vladimir Putin’s country has dethroned France and has become the kingdom’s main supplier since August 2024. Russia plans to deliver one million tonnes of soft wheat to Morocco […]
Morocco is betting big on MRE investments The government is working hard to attract investments from Moroccans living abroad (MRE). This was stated by Karim Zidane, Minister Delegate for Investment, during a question-and-answer session in the House of Representatives. Facing the deputies, he detailed the strategy put in place to encourage Moroccans around the world […]
Oumaïma, Evenepoel’s secret weapon Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel publishes his autobiography “Remco full gas” this Friday, December 6. Beyond the stories of his sporting exploits, the work promises revelations about the private life of the champion, in particular on the influence of his wife Oumaïma “Oumi” Rayane. Daily life The latest news has revealed a […]
The tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar: a dream soon to come true? The titanic project to connect Spain and Morocco by a tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar has resurfaced. Having remained on the shelf for a long time, it now seems to be taking a new turn with the launch of concrete studies. […]
In Morocco, the unbeatable hanouts Small business (Moul l’7 anout) constitutes an essential pillar of the Moroccan economy, representing 80% of the national local market, as revealed by Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Commerce, during an oral question session in the House of Representatives . “The small trader is at the heart of the […]
Islam in France: Malik Bentalha’s rant Comedian Malik Bentalha expressed his growing concern about the situation of Muslims in France. In an interview with the Culture podcast. Knock. Out (CKO), he confided his discomfort in the face of what he perceives as increasing social and media pressure. “Being Muslim in France is becoming more and […]
Moroccans will pay (even) more for a gas cylinder Morocco is preparing for a further increase in the price of butane gas. From January 1, the price of gas bottles could increase by 10 dirhams, going from 50 to 60 dirhams. This measure is part of the policy of progressive lifting of government subsidies on […]