Economy

4.4% Growth, 78% Feeling Poorer: The Widening Gap Between Morocco’s Numbers and Its Kitchen Tables

Morocco's economy is expanding. Its households, by their own account, are not. That contradiction sits at the heart of a…

Morocco’s Cement Sales Slip 5.3% as Construction Activity Cools in Early 2026

Cement sales in Morocco — the main barometer of activity in the construction sector — fell by 5.3% over the…

Morocco Begins Taxing Tech and Streaming Giants on Digital Services

In a long-awaited move to regulate the digital services sector, Morocco has begun imposing taxes on the tech giants that…

Shipping Lines Hit Moroccan Importers With Fresh Container-Rate Hikes

International shipping companies have jolted Moroccan importers with a new round of increases in container freight rates. Customs brokers at…

Moroccan Strawberry Exports Hit Record Low Amid Water Depletion and Egyptian Competition

Moroccan strawberry exports fell sharply this past season to their lowest level ever, hit by fierce Egyptian competition, drought, depletion…