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Morocco approves HCP reform bill to boost governance

The Government Council approved Bill 47.26 on the High Commission for Planning (HCP) on Thursday, following its presentation by the Minister of the Interior. According to a statement from the Ministry Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, the bill introduces a major reform of the HCP, transforming it into a constitutional good-governance institution with legal personality and administrative and financial autonomy, in line with Article 159 of the

Royal Gendarmerie pilot killed in Temara forest fire aircraft crash

A Royal Gendarmerie aircraft taking part in efforts to extinguish a forest fire in the Maamora Forest, within the territorial jurisdiction of Temara, crashed on Thursday, killing its pilot. Following the crash, authorities and specialized emergency teams were dispatched to the scene, where they launched extensive search operations in the surrounding area to ensure there were no other casualties or injuries. An investigation has also been opened to determine the causes and circumstances of the

Morocco advances legal profession bill with 45 age limit for lawyers

The Justice, Legislation, Human Rights and Freedoms Committee in the House of Representatives approved, by majority vote on Thursday at second reading, Bill 66.23 regulating the legal profession. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi presented the amendments adopted by the Justice and Human Rights Committee in the House of Councillors. Of more than 200 amendments submitted by councillors, 34 were retained by a dedicated subcommittee. The committee rejected an amendment from the House of

Morocco mobilizes 580 million euros for forest strategy

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) held a workshop in Rabat on Thursday to present progress made under its «Forests of Morocco 2020-2030» strategy. The event also included meetings of the steering committees overseeing programs financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The meeting reflected ANEF's commitment to strengthening coordination and ensuring the effective implementation of the strategy. It was chaired by ANEF

High-level Spanish Civil Guard delegation visits Morocco, honors security officials

Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance Abdellatif Hammouchi received a high-level delegation from Spain's Civil Guard on Thursday in Rabat, led by Major General Luis Peláez Piñeiro, head of the Civil Guard's Intelligence Directorate, during an official working visit to Morocco. According to a statement from Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the visit reflects the advanced level of security cooperation between Moroccan and

World Bank backs Morocco Ifahsa hydropower project with 265 million dollars

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $265 million in financing for Morocco’s Ifahsa pumped-storage hydropower project, a strategic investment aimed at strengthening clean energy infrastructure in the north of the kingdom. One of the largest energy storage projects of its kind in Africa, the initiative forms part of Morocco’s efforts to accelerate its energy transition and increase the share of renewable sources in its electricity mix. According to a

Morocco: Temperatures up to 46°C, hailstorms and strong winds forecast

A heatwave, thundery showers with hail, and strong wind gusts are expected to affect several Moroccan provinces from Thursday through Sunday, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) said in an orange-level weather alert. Temperatures ranging from 41°C to 46°C are forecast from Thursday to Sunday in the provinces of Kénitra, Taounate, Meknès, Fès, Moulay Yacoub, Khémisset, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Salah, Settat, Youssoufia, Rehamna,

Heatwave: Morocco's Health Ministry calls for vigilance

Morocco's Ministry of Health and Social Protection has urged the public to remain vigilant and adopt preventive measures to reduce the health risks associated with the ongoing heatwave, particularly for the most vulnerable groups. In a statement, the ministry stressed that, as several regions of the kingdom experience exceptionally high temperatures, special attention should be given to children, older adults, pregnant women, people living with chronic illnesses, and those who work or engage

Moroccan graduates protest freeze on Northern Cyprus degree equivalency

Families of students and graduates from universities in Northern Cyprus staged a protest on Wednesday outside Parliament in Rabat, calling for the freeze on the equivalency of their university degrees to be lifted. They said the decision had disrupted the professional paths of hundreds of graduates. The protesters, including doctors, engineers, and PhD holders, carried banners and chanted slogans denouncing what they described as the «waste of talent» and a «rollback of

Morocco net FDI jumps 42 percent to 23 billion dirhams by May

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) flows reached 23.32 billion dirhams at the end of May, up 41.8% from a year earlier, according to the Foreign Exchange Office. FDI receipts rose by 20% to 29.84 billion dirhams, while outflows fell by 22.5% to 6.52 billion dirhams, the Office said in its latest monthly bulletin on foreign trade indicators. At the end of the first five months of 2023, net Moroccan direct investment abroad stood at 4.68 billion dirhams, compared with 2.16 billion dirhams over

Moroccan Royal family reportedly on private holiday in Capri

The Moroccan royal family is spending a private holiday on the Italian island of Capri, according to Italian outlet NapoliToday, which reported that Princess Lalla Salma, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija arrived on Wednesday aboard the Polaris, a high-speed ferry operated by SNAV. The family was welcomed at the port of Marina Grande by Capri mayor Paolo Falco and local law enforcement officials before heading to the villas where they are expected to stay, the same source

Moroccan diaspora remittances top 50 billion dirhams by May 2026

Remittances from Moroccans living abroad (MREs) exceeded 50.22 billion dirhams by the end of May 2026, up from 46.16 billion dirhams during the same period a year earlier, according to the Office des Changes. In its latest monthly foreign trade bulletin, the Office reported that these transfers increased by 8.8% year-on-year. The bulletin also showed that Morocco's travel balance posted a surplus of nearly 40 billion dirhams, marking a 19.4% increase compared with the same period last

FBI deputy director praises Morocco's role in securing 2026 World Cup

FBI Deputy Director Christopher Wray visited the International Police Cooperation Center (IPCC) on Wednesday, the security coordination hub bringing together law enforcement representatives from countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the visit, Wray held a meeting with representatives of Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), thanking the kingdom for its significant contribution to securing the

Vueling expands Morocco flights with four new routes from Spain

Spanish airline Vueling has announced the expansion of its network to Morocco with the launch of four new direct routes, bringing its total number of connections between the two countries to 10 for the summer season. The new routes are Barcelona–Nador, Barcelona–Fez, Alicante–Tangier and Santiago de Compostela–Marrakech. The Alicante–Tangier service will be the first-ever direct air link between the Spanish city and Morocco. Barcelona remains Vueling's main hub

Canada coach calls facing Morocco a «gory, horrible nightmare» ahead of World Cup clash

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has described facing Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup as «a gory, horrible nightmare», praising the Atlas Lions ahead of Saturday's showdown in Houston. «Preparing for Morocco is like a gory, horrible nightmare. I don't want to watch them play. They're too good,» Marsch said on Wednesday, highlighting Morocco's quality after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands. The Canadian coach pointed to

BMCI sells its stake in Arval Maroc to Arval Service Lease

The Moroccan Bank for Commerce and Industry (BMCI) signed an agreement last Monday to sell its entire stake in Arval Maroc to Arval Service Lease. The transaction involves 33.33% of the share capital and voting rights of Arval Maroc, which is recorded in BMCI’s consolidated financial statements using the equity method, BMCI stated in a release published on the website of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC). According to the same source, the transaction will not have any

Saibari signs for Bayern Munich, announces move in video from New York

German champions Bayern Munich announced on Wednesday the signing of Morocco international Ismael Saibari from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, unveiling the move with a video of the midfielder speaking from New York, where he is currently with the Atlas Lions at the 2026 World Cup. «Servus Bayern fans, this is Ismael, greetings from New York City. I'm very happy to sign for this club and I'll see you soon in the Allianz Arena», Saibari said in the video shared to X by the club. A

Standard Chartered forecasts 4.5% growth for Morocco's economy in 2026

Standard Chartered expects Morocco's economy to grow by 4.5% in 2026, citing the kingdom's resilience and increasingly favorable economic outlook. In a statement, the bank attributed the forecast to expanding industrial activity, strong tourism performance, resilient consumer demand and sustained investment, saying these factors are expected to keep growth on track and further strengthen Morocco's economic fundamentals. According to Standard Chartered's latest research, manufacturing, tourism