Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Trade, along with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty of 29.93% on Egyptian canned tomato imports for five years, effective December 24, 2024. The decision follows an investigation initiated on August 7, 2023, prompted by a complaint from the National Federation of Food Industries (FENAGRI), representing three local manufacturers: Conserves de Meknès, Conserves Marocaines Doha, and Traitement de Produits
Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi and Minister of Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq revealed today, during a communication meeting, the key proposed amendments to the Family Code.
The National Moroccan Tourism Office (ONMT) held its board meeting on December 23 in Rabat, revealing record-breaking tourism figures for 2024 and outlining strategies for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (Afcon 2025). According to an ONMT press release, Morocco welcomed 15.9 million tourists by November 2024, marking a 20% increase. The tourism sector recorded 24.1 million overnight stays through October, up 10% from the previous year, with revenues reaching 97 billion dirhams,
Pakistani authorities have intercepted a passenger attempting to use Morocco as a transit point for irregular migration to Europe. The incident occurred at Jinnah Terminal, where Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration officials detected suspicious behavior during routine screening procedures. According to The Express Tribune, the suspect, identified as Saddam Hussain, was apprehended while attempting to travel to Morocco on a visit visa. During questioning by General Checking
For at least four years, researchers have been warning about the effects of human activities that exacerbate the consequences of drought, causing the Moulouya River to no longer reach its mouth towards the Mediterranean. Already dried up in recent years, the river no longer flows into the sea, as specialists have observed on site in recent days.
Morocco has been ranked 130th globally out of 165 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024, and ninth in the North Africa and Middle East region.
T-Man Holding's Matheï industrial complex in Bouskoura has inaugurated a new production line dedicated to Alsa products, marking a significant expansion of its food manufacturing capabilities. The inauguration ceremony took place on December 19, 2024, in the presence of Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour. This initiative is the result of a strategic partnership between T-Man Holding and the German food giant Dr. Oetker, owner of the Alsa brand. The new unit has an annual
Moroccan clementines are establishing a stronger presence in the German market, offering the most competitive prices in the clementine segment. However, the increased market share comes with mixed quality reviews from buyers, according to recent market observations. According to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) in Germany, Moroccan imports have attracted increased attention in the citrus market, particularly in the post-Saint Nicholas week period. The report indicates that
The Atlas Mountains in Morocco have been identified as one of three must-visit mountain destinations for 2025, alongside Italy's Dolomites and Chile's Portillo resort. According to Forbes, Pinterest's annual trend report, which claims an 80% accuracy rate, shows a 30% increase in interest in the Atlas Mountains. The Telegraph and The Times have highlighted Morocco as one of the best value-for-money destinations, while Chase Travel has included the country in its «25 Trips To Take In
Huawei Cloud Northern Africa organized its first Morocco Media Innovation Forum 2024 on December 17 in Casablanca, bringing together local and international experts to explore technological innovations in media and entertainment sectors. The event showcased digital solutions for the rapidly evolving media landscape. The forum featured case studies including Mango TV's digital transformation and China Youth Daily's implementation of real-time digital avatars using artificial intelligence. The