Economy
In Morocco’s Rif Mountains, a Legal Cannabis Industry Grows. Most Farmers Are Still Waiting.
RABAT — Adil Kemoun Five years after Morocco became one of the first countries in the Arab world to legalize…
Bank Al-Maghrib and Competition Council Open a New Chapter for Electronic Payments
Starting October 1, 2026, a new decision by Bank Al-Maghrib capping interchange fees on electronic card payments (TPE) is set…
Morocco’s Central Bank Expected to Hold Rates Steady Through 2026 as Global Inflation Risks Mount
Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco's central bank, is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate frozen at 2.25% for the remainder…
Faster Approvals, Tighter Oversight: Morocco Overhauls the Rulebook on Medicines
Morocco is preparing a sweeping regulatory refresh of its pharmaceutical sector — speeding up how new medicines reach patients, tightening…
87% of Moroccan SMEs Confident About the Year Ahead, Mastercard Survey Finds
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Morocco are heading into the coming year with notable optimism, as 87% report confidence in…
