The fully electric FIAT TRIS will be manufactured in Morocco by Stellantis, adhering to international safety standards. Announced jointly by the Moroccan government and the automaker, the project targets the professional mobility needs of urban and peri-urban areas. The vehicle will be produced at Stellantis' Kenitra plant, with a projected annual capacity of 65,000 units and potential for export across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, according to a statement received by Yabiladi. The
The 2025 Henley & Partners Passport Index has ranked Morocco 67th globally, its highest position since 2006. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), supplemented by in-depth internal research and publicly available sources. The index evaluates 199 passports and 227 destinations worldwide. The Moroccan passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 73 destinations, securing its 67th-place ranking, just one spot below its best performance
The Spanish Civil Guard apprehended two Moroccan fishermen on Wednesday in Ceuta after they were caught attempting to smuggle six Moroccan migrants aboard a fishing vessel. According to El Faro de Ceuta, the Civil Guard’s Marine Service Unit became suspicious of a boat navigating without lights and heading directly toward the coast, an area known as a common drop-off point where migrants are left to swim ashore. Upon intercepting the vessel, which was flying the Moroccan flag, officers
Visitors to Crocoparc in Agadir can now experience an adrenaline-pumping thrill: zip-lining directly over a lake teeming with crocodiles, soaring above their snapping jaws. A video shared by Euronews on Tuesday, July 22, captures this daring new attraction, which is described as the first of its kind in Morocco. The footage shows visitors suspended in harnesses as they glide above the crocodile enclosures, enjoying a unique aerial view of the park. According to Euronews, park officials
In response to mounting pressure from Spanish agricultural associations and the People’s Party against Morocco’s economic interests, Moroccan and European business leaders with investments in the Sahara are turning their attention to Brussels.
The Berrechid Criminal Court has mandated a specialized medical examination in the case of Ghita, the victim of a shocking hit-and-run at Sidi Rahal beach. On Wednesday, the judge ruled that the victim must undergo a comprehensive evaluation by a neurology and neurosurgery expert to thoroughly assess her health status and identify the extent of her physical and neurological injuries. The court has postponed the case hearing to July 28th, awaiting the completion of the medical examination and
Despite the numerous contracts awarded to Italian companies, particularly in the hydrocarbons and agriculture sectors, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune failed to persuade Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to endorse the Polisario’s position, especially on «the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination».
Moroccan diplomacy is sharpening its use of language to reinforce the kingdom’s position on the Western Sahara and push for a shift in the status quo. An analysis by Ricardo Fabiani, Director of the North Africa Project at the International Crisis Group, sheds light on the strategic wording used by Rabat and its broader geopolitical impact.
In a significant diplomatic gathering, Santiago, the capital of Chile, became the venue for a high-level meeting that united five leaders from left-leaning countries, all advocating for a multipolar world order. The presidents of Chile, Gabriel Boric; Uruguay, Yamandu Orsi; Colombia, Gustavo Petro; Brazil, Lula Da Silva; alongside the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, collectively endorsed a joint declaration on Monday, July 21. Despite the presence of staunch Polisario supporters, such
La rivalidad entre Marruecos y Argelia se ha extendido más allá de la política para abarcar las esferas económica y diplomática, con ambos países utilizando la energía, el comercio y la migración para ganar influencia, según el centro de estudios estadounidense Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Su competencia también se extiende a la región del Sahel.