Author: aya

Morocco has begun enforcing Article 133 of its General Tax Code, introducing an additional 2% registration duty on certain transfer contracts under specific conditions. The measure forms part of the country’s broader tax reform agenda aimed at improving financial transparency, reducing untraceable cash transactions and promoting the use of documented payment methods. Observers believe the new measure could encourage greater compliance with legal procedures in the real estate and commercial sectors while increasing the use of bank transfers and electronic payments. At the same time, some citizens and professionals have raised questions about the possible impact of the additional fee…

Morocco and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed two financing agreements worth a total of €365 million, including €350 million in loans and a €15 million grant from the European Union. The first agreement includes a €50 million EIB loan, complemented by a €15 million EU grant, to finance the rehabilitation of Morocco’s railway network through the National Railway Office (ONCF). The second agreement provides a €300 million loan to Morocco’s National Motorway Company to finance a project aimed at improving the resilience and modernization of the country’s motorway network. The agreements were signed in Rabat in the presence…

The United States Ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan, has attracted significant attention after sharing a photo taken during a trip to southern Morocco, where he appeared alongside his wife in front of a road sign pointing to Laayoune and Dakhla. In the caption accompanying the image, the ambassador said that the road leading to southern Morocco represents more than a transportation route, describing it as a path toward new opportunities for cooperation and partnership between Morocco and the United States. He also reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to continuing its cooperation with the Kingdom. The post generated widespread reactions on social media,…

Royal Air Maroc has announced a special air bridge between Casablanca and Houston to enable Moroccan fans to support the national team during its FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Canada on Saturday, July 4. According to the airline, extensive organizational, technical, logistical and commercial resources have been mobilized to facilitate supporters’ travel and celebrate Morocco’s participation in the tournament. The special operation includes 12 direct flights between Casablanca and Houston, providing more than 3,000 seats. The service also marks the airline’s first-ever direct flights to Houston. Round-trip economy-class tickets are available at a fixed price of MAD 10,000, including…

The Arab Parliament has praised the continued efforts of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in supporting the Palestinian cause, highlighting Morocco’s role in defending Jerusalem and supporting its residents. The position was expressed in a resolution on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, adopted during the third plenary session of the second ordinary session of the fourth legislative term, held on Tuesday in Cairo. The resolution commended the work of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, operating under the Al-Quds Committee chaired by King Mohammed VI, for preserving the city’s identity, protecting its legal status, and supporting…

Moroccan National Security officers operating at Tangier Med Port foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of psychotropic drugs into the country on Tuesday evening, June 30, 2026, seizing 14,245 medical tablets of different types and arresting the truck driver suspected of involvement. The operation was carried out during a routine inspection conducted by National Security officers, assisted by trained police dogs, aboard a Moroccan-registered international freight truck that had arrived by ferry from a Spanish port. A thorough search led to the discovery of the concealed shipment hidden inside the truck’s structure. According to security authorities, the seized…

Moroccan urban areas recorded 2,184 traffic accidents between June 22 and June 28, resulting in 42 fatalities and 2,990 injuries, including 131 serious cases, according to the General Directorate of National Security. The security authority stated that the leading causes of these accidents included driver inattention, failure to yield the right of way, excessive speed, pedestrian inattention, failure to maintain a safe following distance, loss of vehicle control, changing direction without signaling, illegal turns, failure to stop at stop signs, driving against traffic, driving on the left side of the road, running red lights, driving under the influence of alcohol,…

The local office of the Moroccan Higher Education and Scientific Research Union at the National School of Applied Sciences in Tangier has issued a statement rejecting circulating allegations of exam and grade manipulation within the institution, stressing that the claims are unsupported by any evidence. According to the statement, the reports concerning the conduct of examinations and grading procedures are not based on verified information, adding that the spread of such allegations could harm the institution’s reputation and undermine the credibility of its academic and administrative staff. The union expressed its full solidarity with the school’s professors and administration, reaffirming…

Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an updated orange-level weather alert warning of a heatwave, very high temperatures, strong winds and localized sandstorms affecting several regions of the country from Tuesday through Friday. According to the weather service, temperatures between 44°C and 46°C are expected from Tuesday to Thursday in the provinces of Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Es-Semara, Aousserd and Oued Eddahab. From Wednesday to Friday, temperatures ranging from 41°C to 44°C are forecast in Kénitra, Taounate, Meknes, Fez, Moulay Yacoub, Khémisset, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Salah, Settat, Youssoufia, Rehamna, Kelaa des Sraghna, Chichaoua, Marrakech and…

Tanger Med Port Authority has dismissed claims circulating on social media regarding delays affecting international freight trucks, stressing that port operations are running normally and that the reported situation is unrelated to the “Marhaba 2026” summer transit operation. In an official response provided to Al Maghribi, Tanger Med stated that international road freight (TIR) traffic remains within normal operating levels. The port explained that export volumes typically increase toward the end of the agricultural season, resulting in temporary pressure during certain periods of the year. The authority added that the SAS Export platform continues to operate at full capacity, processing…