Author: aya

OCP Nutricrops and Koch Ag & Energy Solutions have signed a new investment agreement involving Jorf Fertilizers Company 1 (JFC I), paving the way for the creation of a jointly owned 50-50 operating venture. The agreement builds on the strategic partnership established in 2022 and will increase the combined annual production capacity of the two joint ventures to approximately 2.5 million metric tons of phosphate fertilizers at the Jorf Lasfar industrial complex, one of the world’s largest fertilizer production hubs. The new venture is intended to strengthen the supply of phosphate-based plant nutrition products to global markets, particularly North America,…

Wholesale markets across Morocco have recorded lower prices for a wide range of fruits and vegetables during the early summer season, supported by abundant agricultural production following a favorable farming year. Industry professionals attribute the decline to the increased supply of seasonal produce, which has significantly boosted the availability of fruits and vegetables, particularly at Casablanca’s wholesale market. Abdelrazak Chabbi, president of the Casablanca Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Traders Association, said that products such as onions, potatoes, carrots, leafy vegetables, and watermelon are available in large quantities at competitive prices. However, some fruits, including peaches, continue to command different prices…

The issue of informal parking attendants has once again become a topic of public debate in Tangier after a Moroccan expatriate claimed that she was asked to pay 200 Moroccan dirhams to park her vehicle on one of the city’s streets. The incident sparked widespread discussion on social media and renewed calls for better regulation of public parking and stronger measures to curb practices that many residents and visitors have criticized. The debate comes as Tangier continues to experience significant urban and economic development while strengthening its position as a major national and international destination for investment and tourism. Many…

Tangier hosted the second consultation workshop on Wednesday to present the interim findings of the feasibility study for the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE Nexus) initiative at Oued El Makhazine Dam. The event was organized by the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Regional Council in partnership with the Regional Directorate of Environment and the Global Water Partnership–Mediterranean (GWP-Med). The initiative is part of the MedProgramme, implemented under the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Environment Programme, and aims to prepare a pilot project eligible for financing from the Green Climate Fund. The proposed project combines a photovoltaic solar power plant with precision agriculture solutions to…

Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami received a French delegation in Rabat on Thursday as part of an official visit held alongside the 15th Morocco-France High-Level Meeting. The delegation included Naïma Moutchou, France’s Minister for Overseas Affairs, National Assembly member Karim Ben Cheikh, and Senator Christian Cambon. Discussions focused on ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirmed the longstanding historical ties and strategic partnership between Morocco and France. During the meeting, Talbi Alami expressed appreciation for France’s position supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and outlined the Kingdom’s foreign policy principles, which are based on respect…

Police services in Tangier arrested, on Thursday, July 16, the main suspect in a case involving the robbery of a mobile phone under the threat of a bladed weapon, following investigative operations conducted by law enforcement authorities. The arrest comes after a juvenile suspected of participating in the robbery was taken into custody on July 11, while the principal suspect remained at large. Both individuals appeared in a video circulated on social media showing a young man being robbed of his mobile phone while threatened with a knife. Police investigations led to the identification, location, and arrest of the main…

The Executive Committee of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), meeting on Thursday under the chairmanship of Fouzi Lekjaa, renewed its confidence in head coach Mohamed Ouahbi to continue leading Morocco’s national team. The meeting focused on reviewing the Atlas Lions’ performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and discussing preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Opening the meeting, Fouzi Lekjaa stressed that hosting the 2030 World Cup requires sustained coordination and mobilization from all stakeholders. He added that the “Morocco 2030” Foundation will oversee preparations for the tournament in cooperation…

Officers from the Public Security Investigation Unit of the Tangier Police Prefecture arrested, on Thursday evening, July 16, a man suspected of involvement in a robbery committed with violence and under the threat of a bladed weapon. The investigation was launched after a video circulated on social media showing a motorcycle delivery rider claiming that he had been robbed in the Marshan area after being threatened with a knife. Police investigations led to the identification and arrest of the suspect in the Achakar area. Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect has a criminal record and is known by the nickname…

Morocco’s airports continued their strong growth during the first half of 2026, handling 18,831,461 passengers, an increase of 8.83 percent compared with the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the National Airports Office (ONDA). The sustained growth reflects the continued expansion of Morocco’s air transport sector, driven by rising travel demand, growing tourist arrivals, increased travel by Moroccans living abroad, and the expansion of the Kingdom’s international air network. The results further strengthen Morocco’s position as an increasingly attractive tourism and investment destination, supported by ongoing airport infrastructure upgrades, improved passenger services, and preparations for major international…

The Court of First Instance in Beni Mellal has convicted a defendant in a case involving unauthorized access to an automated data processing system and the electronic distribution of a student’s private photographs without her consent, following the completion of the investigation and trial proceedings. According to court documents, the case began after the student filed a complaint alleging that personal photographs had been circulated in a WhatsApp group involving students from her school after someone unlawfully accessed her email account and online photo storage. During the investigation, the defendant admitted gaining access to the complainant’s email account and digital…