A recent study by the Royal Elcano Institute reveals that Moroccan immigrants in Spain face the highest unemployment rates and educational challenges among immigrant groups, with a staggering 27% unemployment rate and significant school dropout concerns. Despite their crucial role in agriculture, Moroccans endure precarious working conditions, underscoring the urgent need for targeted policies to address these persistent socio-economic issues.
As decisive discussions with the European Union on agricultural and fishing agreements approach, and drawing lessons from the hard-won victory on November 26 in the European Parliament, Morocco is strengthening its influence strategy in Brussels.
A new study estimates that invasive alien species cost Morocco between $1.14 billion and $5.13 billion every year, with agriculture bearing the heaviest losses. Identifying 343 invasive species, the authors warn that the true cost is likely higher and call for urgent preventive action.
The Amazigh New Year, or Yennayer, stands as a testament to Morocco's rich cultural tapestry, intertwining ancestral rites with modern celebrations. Rooted in agricultural traditions and marked by inclusivity, this millennia-old festivity not only honors the enthronement of Pharaoh Sheshonq I but also embodies the enduring values of sharing and coexistence at the heart of Moroccan society.