Morocco unveils mining reform and digital permit system

Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali announced on Monday a set of measures to boost Morocco’s mining sector, focusing on safety reforms, digitalization, and investment. A revised mining law is being prepared after the 2021 deaths of five miners, introducing a mining worker card and tougher penalties for negligence. The draft is set to be submitted to the Government Council. The ministry has also launched a national digital mining registry, making over 40 administrative procedures

Maroc : Les inspections surprises dans les hôtels débute en mai 2026

Le ministère du Tourisme, de l'Artisanat et de l'Économie Sociale et Solidaire du Maroc a annoncé le déploiement d'inspections par «client mystère» dans les établissements d'hébergement classés, à partir de mai 2026. Selon un communiqué, des opérateurs sélectionnés via un appel d'offres public évalueront environ 2 500 établissements à travers le pays. Ces visites

Morocco to boost energy storage capacity by 2030, Minister says

Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali announced on Monday before the House of Representatives that the government is implementing three key measures to strengthen Morocco’s strategic energy reserves. The first focuses on expanding storage capacity. Over the past three years, since 2021, investments in storage infrastructure have increased by more than 30%. Storage capacity reached 3.2 million cubic meters in 2025. For the first time during this

Morocco and Jordan strengthen parliamentary ties during high level visit in Rabat

On Monday in Rabat, the President of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, engaged in discussions with Khaleefa Suleiman Mohammad Al-Diyat, head of the Permanent Administrative Commission of the Jordanian House of Representatives. Al-Diyat is leading a parliamentary delegation on a working visit to Morocco from May 3 to 10. During the meeting, both leaders lauded the longstanding ties between Morocco and Jordan, as noted in a statement from the House of Representatives. Talbi Alami

Moroccan caftan takes center stage in Brussels

The Moroccan caftan, an iconic piece of the Kingdom’s sartorial heritage, was celebrated on Sunday in Brussels during the first edition of «Moroccan Caftan Week Belgium», an event aimed at showcasing Moroccan craftsmanship, fashion, and haute couture. The initiative highlighted Moroccan artisanal know-how through a fashion show featuring eight designers from Morocco and Belgium, who presented collections rooted in tradition while incorporating contemporary touches. Held under

Morocco to launch mystery guest inspections in hotels from May 2026

Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy has announced the launch of «mystery guest» inspections in classified accommodation establishments starting in May 2026. According to a statement, operators selected through a public tender will assess around 2,500 establishments across the Kingdom. Introduced under Law No. 80-14, these mystery visits mark a major shift in Morocco’s hotel classification system. The new approach no longer

Why Morocco has become hotter and drier since 1980

Morocco’s climate is shifting toward hotter and drier conditions, with more frequent heatwaves and declining rainfall potential. This is the main conclusion of the study «Changes in Regional Circulation Weather Type in Morocco During the Period 1980–2019» , which analyzes atmospheric patterns over nearly four decades. Published on April 28, the research shows that the country is experiencing a structural change in its atmospheric dynamics. Circulation patterns

Moroccan diplomats #10 : Ahmed Ben Adel aka Shakespeare’s «Prince of Morocco»

Sent by Saadi sultan Ahmed Al Mansour to Queen Elizabeth I a couple of years before diplomat Abdeouahed Anoun, Caid Ahmed Ben Adel discussed the first terms of the Anglo-Moroccan Alliance. In London, the diplomat had even inspired William Shakespeare for his playwright «The Merchant of Venice».

African Lion : Malgré de rares incidents, un exercice militaire en constante expansion

Depuis plus de deux décennies, African Lion est devenu un pilier de la coopération militaire entre les Etats-Unis, le Maroc, puis élargie à d'autres partenaires. Son expansion constante n'a été marquée que par de rares perturbations.

Spain relies on Moroccan drivers to tackle truck driver shortage

Spain is grappling with a critical shortage of road transport drivers, prompting the country to increasingly turn to foreign workers, notably from Morocco, to address a shortfall that surpasses 30,000 truck drivers and approximately 4,700 bus drivers. Morocco ranks among the key nations benefiting from an accelerated process for driving license equivalency, alongside Peru and Colombia, due to the urgent demand for labor in this sector. In 2025, Spanish authorities processed over 15,000