Morocco has set its sights on Australian sheep, with a 15-member delegation currently visiting Perth, Western Australia, to explore potential livestock imports. Hosted by the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC), the delegation is considering an annual import of 100,000 sheep, with room for expansion, according to reports from Australian media on Wednesday. ALEC has indicated that Morocco is eager to acquire Australian live sheep «as quickly as possible». The
Following the landmark crossing of the first commercial shipment from Ceuta to Morocco, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has confirmed the smooth operation of Spanish and Moroccan customs. The two countries are committed to ensuring the continuous flow of goods through the customs crossings in the autonomous cities, aiming to avoid a return to past tensions. This development is part of the joint declaration signed between Rabat and Madrid on April 7, 2022. The agreement
Spain is making a strategic move to secure a lucrative contract for supplying trains to Morocco's developing rail network, following its loss of a high-speed train deal to France. The Spanish government has approved a significant loan of approximately 7.8 billion dirhams (over 750 million euros) to facilitate this endeavor, contingent upon several tenders being awarded to the Spanish company CAF by Morocco's National Office of Railways (ONCF). Spanish media reports reveal that this loan was
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an invitation to King Mohammed VI to attend the prestigious Salon de l'Agriculture in Paris, set for February 22 to March 2, 2025. Morocco has been designated as the guest of honor for this edition, mirroring France's role as the guest of honor at the upcoming Salon International de l'Agriculture de Meknès (SIAM), scheduled from April 21 to 27. According to Le Monde, the Moroccan monarch has yet to respond to this official invitation. Should
In recent years, Morocco and the United States have strengthened their military cooperation through major defense acquisitions, training programs, and joint exercises. This includes significant arms purchases, security assistance, and Morocco’s participation in U.S. military initiatives like African Lion and the State Partnership Program.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national airline, has announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Brussels scheduled for February 13. The decision was made public on Wednesday. In a statement posted on X, RAM attributed the cancellations to «a strike in Brussels». The affected flights include «AT830, AT637, AT636, and AT831» connecting Brussels with various Moroccan destinations. RAM assured its customers that «several solutions» are available
Morocco has eliminated Spanish manufacturer Talgo from the initial phase of a significant contract to acquire 150 trains, which the nation aims to have operational ahead of the 2030 World Cup, an event it is co-hosting with Spain and Portugal. Reports from Spanish media indicate that Morocco will now consider proposals from CAF and Hyundai Rotem. French company Alstom, which recently secured a deal for 18 high-speed units for the same infrastructure, has also been excluded from this
The Taroudant Court of First Instance has sentenced a contractor to three years in prison for defrauding victims of the Al Haouz earthquake. The court also mandated the contractor to pay 30 000 dirhams in compensation to each of the 34 victims involved. The case came to light following complaints from individuals affected by the earthquake in the Taroudant province. The victims reported that the contractor had collected 20,000 dirhams from each person under the guise of participating
On Tuesday, February 11, the Marrakech Police Department, under the guidance of the Public Prosecutor's Office, initiated a judicial investigation into alleged criminal activities involving seven individuals. The group, consisting of four women and three men aged between 25 and 43, is suspected of operating a venue for illicit activities and facilitating prostitution. The investigation was triggered by the discovery of sexual advertisements on a social media platform managed from a sub-Saharan
Morocco allowed the first commercial shipment from Ceuta on Tuesday, with a truck loaded with automotive materials crossing the border at 3:30 pm. The operation comes after two failed attempts in January due to lack of documentation, according to Iberian media. This time, however, the truck, belonging to Vivera Atlántico-Mediterráneo, completed all customs procedures without issues. The Spanish governmental delegation in Ceuta reported that the truck completed its legal
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