Big hunt for Moroccan customs Moroccan stone and meteorite traders, particularly those who sell their products in the United States, are in the sights of the Office of Foreign Exchange, the General Directorate of Taxes and the General Administration of Customs and Indirect Taxes. Moroccan stone and meteorite traders are in for a worry. After […]
Morocco: Why the “fish of the poor” is becoming overpriced In Nador, the prices of sardines known as “poor people’s fish” are soaring, much to the dismay of consumers. Exasperated, they are taking to social media to denounce the behavior of brokers, whom they hold responsible for this price surge. A single box of sardines […]
Summer spending: how MREs are boosting the Moroccan economy In Morocco, tourists and Moroccans living abroad (MRE) contribute to the sharp increase in household consumption expenditure during this summer period. What about its impact on the Moroccan economy? In the eyes of economic experts, the sharp increase in household consumption expenditure not only strengthens short-term […]
Morocco, king of Chinese tea THE Morocco has become the world’s largest importer of Chinese teawith purchases reaching $123.5 million between January and July 2024. This was revealed by the Chinese Customs Administration, which specified that China exported its tea to 123 countries during this period. Ghana, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Japan are also among the […]
Empty hotels in Tangier: traffic jams to blame? While the streets and entrances of Tangier are experiencing intense traffic congestion, hotels are far from full. The tourism sector is thus experiencing a significant drop in its attendance, and this is for several reasons. Tangier shunned? The congestion in the streets and entrances of the city […]
Cockroaches on a plane? Royal Air Maroc responds The information published by a British newspaper about the invasion of cockroaches on a Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane flying from Casablanca to Manchester on August 15th has proven to be false. Here is the explanation from the Moroccan company. While Royal Air Maroc (RAM) flight AT818 […]
ONDA launches major works for Agadir airport The National Airports Office (ONDA) has launched a call for tenders for the extension and modernization of theAgadir Al Massira AirportThe aim is to increase its capacity to 7 million passengers per year, almost double its current number of passengers. The works, divided into two lots, will involve […]
Gasoline, diesel: the bill is getting heavier for Moroccans In Morocco, fuel prices at service stations have continued to rise, much to the dismay of motorists. New surge in fuel prices at the pump in Morocco. The price of a liter of diesel exceeds the threshold of 13 dirhams. As for the price of a […]
A vast renovation plan for Moroccan stations The launch by the National Railways Office (ONCF) of a consultation for the completion of civil engineering and superstructure works on conventional lines marks a new step towards the realization of the project to build the High Speed Line (HSL) between Kenitra and Marrakech. The ONCF is looking […]
Foreign filming in Morocco: sharp rise in revenues Revenues from the shooting of foreign films in Morocco have seen a sharp increase. The diversity of landscapes, between mountains, desert, sea and historical monuments, in addition to modern infrastructure for film production and qualified human resources make Morocco a popular destination for many international film producers […]