Morocco's free trade agreements boost industry but leave smallholder farmers behind

Thanks to its free trade policy, Morocco has undeniably become the economic bridge between Europe and Africa. While the results of this approach are well illustrated in the industrial sector, the contrasts they reveal in agriculture raise questions about the local distribution of these benefits.

Sahara : After diplomatic successes, Morocco focuses on the economy

Morocco’s strategy for the economic development of the Sahara is drawing the attention of global powers, according to an American media outlet that has examined this political approach in detail.  

Morocco’s tourism revenues reach 54 billion dirhams by June 2025, up 9.6%

Moroccan embassy and Italian business group Confesercenti discuss new trade opportunities

Morocco tops North Africa in 2025 World Citizenship Index

In Morocco, one in three people over 50 had fewer children than they wanted, UNFPA finds

Two days ahead of World Population Day, Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) and the UNFPA unveiled striking data on fertility trends, both globally and nationally. The figures point to a steady decline, driven by a complex combination of social and economic factors.

Unemployment tops youth concerns in Morocco, with one-third considering migration [Survey]

A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that unemployment is the top concern among young Moroccans, with nearly one-third saying they have «frequently» considered leaving the country for economic reasons.

French Minister Aurore Bergé visits Morocco to advance equality efforts

Pascal Blanchard : «Today, we're inventing countries of departure, destination, and waiting»

The issue of migration, traditionally viewed through the lens of destination countries, is now undergoing a profound reconfiguration of roles. Among countries of origin, transit, and destination, Morocco is emerging as a key player. On the occasion of World Refugee Day and the 12th edition of the Human Rights Forum, held as part of the 26th Gnaoua and World Music Festival in Essaouira, Yabiladi spoke with Pascal Blanchard, a specialist in the French colonial empire, postcolonial studies, and

Moroccan women at the margins of the informal sector

Economic constraints remain the main reason for creating informal production units, especially among women. In its National Survey on the sector, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that women working in informal production units (IPUs) are more likely to enter this sector out of necessity, using it as an alternative to complete inactivity and the difficulties of accessing the formal job market.