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Homework, coding and entrepreneurship drive Moroccans' use of Claude AI

Morocco ranks 66th worldwide in the use of Claude, the generative AI model developed by Anthropic, according to the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which tracks how individuals and businesses use the platform across 121 countries. The index measures each country's usage relative to what would be expected based on its population size, classifying markets into four categories: leaders, above average, below average and emerging. Morocco falls within the average usage category, ranking between

Uber expands to Tangier and Agadir

As it continues to expand its presence in Morocco, Uber has announced the launch of its services in Tangier and Agadir, aiming to support the country's fast-growing tourism sector. The move builds on the platform's existing operations in Casablanca and Rabat, as Morocco strengthens its position as one of the region's leading tourist destinations ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. With tourist arrivals continuing to rise and Morocco targeting 26 million visitors by 2030, Uber says it aims to

CESE urges zero tolerance policy on child labor in Morocco

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) called on Wednesday for the adoption of an integrated, locally driven public policy to eradicate child labor in Morocco, based on a principle of «zero tolerance» toward the employment of children under the age of 16. Presenting the Council's opinion, titled «For an Effective Public Policy to Eradicate Child Labor in Morocco», at a meeting in Rabat, CESE President Abdelkader Amara said Morocco has made significant

Moroccan orange exports to Germany surge fourfold

Morocco has dramatically increased its orange exports to Germany, boosting them by more than fourfold in the 2025/2026 season. This achievement positions the country closer to breaking into the ranks of the top five orange suppliers to the German market for the first time, as reported by EastFruit, a platform that specializes in the fruit and vegetable trade. From November 2025 to April 2026, Germany imported approximately 8,800 tonnes of Moroccan oranges, valued at over €11.4 million.

Morocco faces scorching 46°C heatwave through Friday

A heatwave and thundery showers, accompanied by a risk of hail and strong wind gusts, are expected from Wednesday to Friday in several provinces across Morocco, the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) said. In an orange-level weather alert, the DGM forecast temperatures of 44 to 46°C from Wednesday to Friday in the provinces of Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Es-Semara, Aousserd and Oued Ed-Dahab. Over the same period, temperatures of 41 to 44°C are expected in Kenitra,

Grand taxi crash near Tata kills five

Five people were killed and several others sustained injuries of varying severity on Wednesday morning when a grand taxi overturned on the road linking the city of Tata to Tagmout. According to media sources, the taxi driver lost control of the vehicle while attempting to overtake a small Peugeot car, causing it to overturn violently. As soon as they were alerted to the accident, Royal Gendarmerie officers and Civil Protection teams rushed to the scene. The injured were transported to

TV5MONDE invests 1 million euros in Moroccan animation studios

After supporting animation studios in several sub-Saharan African countries, including Côte d'Ivoire and Madagascar, TV5MONDE is now extending its support to Moroccan studios through an exceptional grant from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. In a statement, the French-language broadcaster said it has invested €1 million in Morocco, enabling the production of around ten educational and entertaining animated series in French aimed at passing on the shared values of

Amiblu Maroc invests 160 million dirhams in new Nouaceur production line

Amiblu Maroc, a manufacturer of glass fiber-reinforced polyester (GRP) piping systems, inaugurated its third production line on Tuesday in Nouaceur. The expansion, backed by an investment of 160 million dirhams, will create more than 300 direct and indirect jobs. In a statement, the company said the new production line will provide «optimized water transport solutions, designed, manufactured and supported locally in accordance with the highest international standards». The

ACEA urges EU to shield auto investments in Morocco and Turkey

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has called for European industrial investments in Morocco and Turkey to be exempt from any restrictions that may be introduced under the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, stressing that the forthcoming legislation should strengthen the competitiveness of European industry without harming companies’ investments in strategic partner countries. In a document published on Wednesday, the association emphasized that the law

Spain arrests French murder suspect fleeing to Morocco

Spanish National Police in the city of Almería have arrested a man wanted by French authorities on suspicion of involvement in a fatal shooting that took place on June 14 in Montbéliard, as he was attempting to flee to Morocco. His arrest came just three days after the crime, thanks to swift security coordination between Spain and France, which enabled authorities to track his movements and identify his destination as one of Almería’s ports, from where he intended to

Bono goes viral in Argentina after singing River Plate chant

A video of Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (Bono) singing the lyrics of a famous River Plate chant has gone viral in Argentina, surprising fans with what many described as his «Argentine accent» and prompting calls for the Atlas Lions star to join the Buenos Aires club. In the clip, shared by Argentine journalist Iván Alvarenga, Bono is challenged to name a River Plate song. He responds by reciting the opening lyrics of the club's iconic chant, «Por este

Morocco and Kuwait discuss relaunching Casablanca air route ahead of 2030 World Cup

Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh held talks on Tuesday in Rabat with the president of Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Sabah, to strengthen cooperation between Morocco and Kuwait in the field of civil aviation. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 29th General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), focused on enhancing coordination in air navigation safety and security while exploring ways to further deepen

Moroccan farm worker dies in Italy amid extreme heat

A 55-year-old Moroccan agricultural worker, identified as Taher Haddad, died on Tuesday afternoon while harvesting melons in Borgocarbonara, in the northern Italian province of Mantua. One of the main lines of investigation is that he suffered a medical emergency linked to the extreme heat. Italian Carabinieri from the Gonzaga station, together with officials from the workplace health and safety authority, are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the

Visa expands AI stablecoin and tokenized payments across CEMEA

Visa unveiled a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI), stablecoin and tokenization capabilities for clients across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMEA), ahead of its Visa Payments Forum in Paris on July 1. The company said the new tools are designed to support the next generation of digital commerce by combining AI-powered payments with blockchain-based infrastructure. «Commerce is entering a new phase that is increasingly intelligent, programmable and

RAM launches 12 direct Casablanca–Houston flights for Morocco–Canada World Cup clash

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced in a press release on Wednesday that it is significantly expanding its flight program to Houston following Morocco's qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Atlas Lions will face Canada on July 4. After transporting thousands of supporters during the group stage and the Round of 32, the national carrier said it is launching a new air bridge between Casablanca and Houston to help fans attend the match. RAM will operate 12 direct

After missing penalties against Morocco, Dutch players hit by racist abuse

After Morocco eliminated the Netherlands on penalties to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, three Dutch players who missed in the shootout were subjected to racist and discriminatory abuse on social media. Following the 1-1 draw and Morocco's 3-2 penalty shootout victory, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville were inundated with hateful messages online, prompting them to disable comments on their social media accounts. According to NL Times, the Dutch

Ronald Koeman resigns after Morocco ends Netherlands' World Cup campaign

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has resigned following his side's Round of 32 elimination to Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. «Last night I took the decision to end my stint as head coach of the Dutch national team. We all shared the dream of making history at this World Cup, but we fell short. No one is more disappointed by that than I am. As head coach, the responsibility ultimately rests with me,» Koeman wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. The 63-year-old, who returned for a

Morocco donates 1,000 tonnes of fertilizer to support Panama farmers

A Moroccan donation of 1,000 tonnes of fertilizer was officially handed over to Panama during a ceremony attended by Panama's Minister of Agricultural Development, Roberto José Linares Tribaldos, and Morocco's ambassador to Panama, Bouchra Boudchich. The ceremony, held on Monday at the headquarters of the Regional Directorate of Agriculture in Capira, in West Panama Province, was also attended by Carlos Guevara Mann, Panama's Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs and Cooperation at the