From May 13 to 15, 2025, professionals will gather in Marrakech for the 1st National Scientific Congress on Citrus, organized by Maroc Citrus under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture. Held under the theme «Multiple Challenges in the Citrus Sector: What Levers for Action?», the event aims to address the pressing issues facing the industry. A recent study has offered a comprehensive overview of the sector, which is increasingly affected by climate change.
In the 2025 Reporters Without Borders ranking, Morocco saw a slight improvement in the Press Freedom Index, moving from 129th to 120th place globally. Despite this progress, the media in Morocco continues to face significant challenges, particularly with the ongoing pressure on independent journalists and restrictions on freedom of expression, according to the report.
Morocco ranks 22nd globally in intellectual property strength, leading African nations with a score of 59.21 in the 2025 International Intellectual Property Index. Despite significant progress in patent protections and treaty ratifications, challenges remain in enforcement, innovation, and the development of orphan medicinal products.
Morocco is investing in solar energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, with the goal of generating 52% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. A new report Morocco’s cumulative solar PV capacity is expected to 2.97 GW by 2028.
The idea may seem wild: digging a canal from the Atlantic, somewhere south of Morocco, to flood part of the Sahara and create an inland sea. Yet, this project has been seriously considered several times since the late 19th century. Was it a utopian vision, a geopolitical ambition, or a misunderstanding of the terrain? Let’s revisit the history of a dream that could have reshaped the landscape of the Maghreb.
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