Boom in Europ Assistance interventions in Morocco this summer Morocco is among the most popular long-distance destinations for Europ Assistance. In addition, the number of medical files opened by the company between the end of June and the end of August increased by 16% compared to the same period in 2023. In total, 2,274 medical […]
Kuwait Airways: Moroccan employees dismissed? In 2020, Kuwait Airways laid off 1,500 foreign workers in response to the significant financial impact caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline, which employs many Moroccans, is now carrying out a new wave of layoffs. Significant financial pressure, attributed to inflated salaries and an oversized workforce, is pushing Kuwait […]
When the start of the school year pushes Moroccans into debt The approach of the start of the school year and the end of the summer holidays often rhyme with the use of bank loans to enable Moroccan parents to provide for the needs of their children. And, the banks are engaged in very strong […]
Air Arabia launches new flight between Morocco and France The low-cost airline, Air Arabiaannounces the opening of a new direct connection between Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport and Tetouan, Morocco. This new connection, operated every Tuesday by Airbus A320, is part of Air Arabia’s development strategy at Lyon-Saint Exupéry. The low-cost airline, already present on other Moroccan […]
France-Morocco: the drop in ticket prices intensifies According to the Air Passenger Transport Price Index (IPTAP) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC), the prices of plane tickets between France and Morocco continued to fall in July. This is a first since 2022, the prices of plane tickets for all destinations combined are decreasing […]
Morocco: towards the end of diesel? While in Europe, most car manufacturers have withdrawn diesel cars from the market, Morocco continues to produce and market them. How can we achieve a balance between economic imperatives and the preservation of the environment and health? In Morocco, the automotive sector faces a major challenge: finding a balance […]
Moroccan dirham falls against the euro The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.73% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.23% against the euro during the week of August 15-21, 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, no auction operations were carried out on the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank said in its […]
Maroc Telecom under fire from critics As Morocco prepares to host major events including the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) and the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, Maroc Telecom, which holds the internet monopoly, continues to provide mediocre services at very high prices. Unlike telecommunications companies in Spain, Maroc Telecom headed by […]
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 […]