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[ad_1] Over the past three marketing years, Moroccan tomato exports to Denmark have increased nearly sixfold, reaching 1,660 metric tons between July 2024 and June 2025 This represents a 32% increase compared to the previous year and a 67% jump over 2022/2023, according to East Fruit, a specialized fresh produce website. While Denmark still accounts for less than 1% of Morocco’s total tomato exports, the consistent growth signals a strategic breakthrough. Moroccan tomatoes are now shipped to Denmark monthly, with no seasonal interruptions. Notably, October, previously the weakest month, saw a record high in the current marketing year This expansion…
[ad_1] Rabat – Cybersecurity researchers have identified Morocco as the main African target in a rapidly expanding global cybercrime operation using a sophisticated Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as PlayPraetor. The large-scale campaign, orchestrated by Chinese-speaking threat actors, has infected more than 11,000 devices worldwide in under three months. While Europe remains the primary focus, with Portugal, Spain, and France recording the highest infection rates, a report by Cleafy Threat Intelligence said Morocco is the continent’s most significant hotspot. “Accounting for 22% of total infections, the botnet’s footprint in Africa is characterised by a geographically dispersed activity, with the…
[ad_1] Morocco is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its education system, positioning schools, vocational training, and universities at the center of an inclusive national project aimed at reshaping relations between the state, society, and youth. For decades, the Moroccan school system—once a social mobility engine—has struggled with high dropout rates, unequal access, and modest results in international assessments. Over 400,000 young people leave school annually without qualifications, reflecting a deep disconnect between education and societal needs. The Ministry of Education’s 2022–2026 strategic framework envisions “schools of equity, quality, and individual empowerment,” with priorities including universal preschool access, curriculum reform, continuous…
[ad_1] Abderrahim Errachidy will make his Professional Fighters League Africa debut in Johannesburg on Saturday, but not as part of the featherweight tournament. The Moroccan was originally scheduled to face South Africa’s Elbert Steyn in a first-round bout, but both men failed to make the 145lb limit at Friday’s official weigh-in. They each registered 148lbs, with the contest now reclassified as a non-tournament catchweight showcase. It means Errachidy’s first appearance under the PFL banner will be about making an impression rather than chasing points in the league’s inaugural African season. Abderrahim Errachidy will make his Professional Fighters League Africa debut…
[ad_1] The total trade between the UK and Morocco reached £4.4 billion ($5.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 16.4% or £616 million compared to the same period of last year. According to latest figures published by the Department for Business & Trade, this growth is largely driven by Moroccan exports which amounted to £2.7 billion ($3.5 billion). Fruits and vegetables remain the main Moroccan exported products followed by electrical equipment, furniture, and textiles. Services also contribute to this dynamic, with a booming tourism sector. British visitors generated £823 million in revenues for Morocco over this…
[ad_1] Marrakech – Former South African President Jacob Zuma struck back forcefully against Pretoria’s diplomatic objections regarding his recent Morocco visit, asserting that the national flag “belongs to citizens, not the government.” Zuma’s defiant response also comes with evidence confirming that his trip was fully coordinated with South Africa’s embassy in Rabat, laying bare the African National Congress (ANC) government’s perfidious, duplicitous posturing, double standards, and political hypocrisy on the international stage. “The South African flag doesn’t belong to the government. Is there anyone who doesn’t know that the flag of any country belongs to the citizens of that country?”…
[ad_1] Morocco dominates the top 10 biggest listed companies in North Africa following the success and expansion of Moroccan businesses, driven by steady growth and an effective pan-African expansion strategy. According to Africa Business news platform, the first six places have been grabbed by Moroccan companies with largest market capitalization. Attijariwafa bank ($15.6 billion) tops the 2025 list followed by Maroc Telecom ($11 bln), Managem ($6 bln), the Banque Centrale Populaire ($6 bln), Marsa Maroc ($5.7 bln) and TAQA Morocco ($5.6 bln). Egypt’s Commercial International Bank ($4.9 bln), ranked 7th followed by LafargeHolcim Maroc ($4,6 bln), Moroccan Bank of Africa…
[ad_1] Marrakech – Aya Gold & Silver Inc. announced yesterday that it has received approximately $8 million in compensation related to its Zgounder Expansion Project. The payment was made under bank guarantees issued on behalf of Duro Felguera and its affiliates, the engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the project. The compensation was received by Zgounder Millenium Silver Mining, a subsidiary of Aya, pursuant to the EPC agreement. According to the press release, this recovery of funds highlights the company’s strong project oversight, risk mitigation, and disciplined approach to contract enforcement. The announcement comes as the Zgounder Mine expansion was,…
[ad_1] Morocco’s tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, recording 11.6 million tourist arrivals by the end of July 2025, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024, the tourism ministry said. Moroccans living abroad accounted for 52% of total arrivals during the first seven months of the year. The month of July alone saw 2.7 million visitors, reflecting a 6% year-on-year growth. Of these, 875,000 were foreign tourists, up 2%, while 1.8 million Moroccan expatriates visited the country, representing a 7% increase compared to July 2024. This growth aligns with the objectives of the 2023–2026 tourism roadmap,…
[ad_1] Rabat – A new heatwave alert expects temperatures to range from 39 and 48 degrees Celsius in several Moroccan provinces. The General Directorate of Meteorology announced today that the new weather alert will hit several provinces from Friday to Tuesday. Temperatures between 39 and 43 degrees will concern today the provinces of Fquih Ben Salah, Beni Mellal, El Kelaa Seraghna, Rehamna, Settat, Chichaoua, Marrakech, Youssoufia, Azilal, Al Haouz, Esaouira, and Izegane-Ait Melloul. The same weather alert will concern Chtouka-Ait Baha, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Laayoune, Tarfaya, Tan-Tan, and Guelmim. During the weekend, temperatures are expected to reach between 44…