Morocco’s construction sector rebounds strongly in 2025
Morocco's construction industry is back in high gear in 2025, with signs of a broad and sustained rebound across the sector. Cement sales—a key...
Dakhla shellfish pulled from market over health concerns
Shellfish harvesting and sales have been indefinitely halted in several key areas near Dakhla after marine toxins were detected at concerning levels. The decision,...
MEDZ and CDG showcase Morocco’s industrial vision to Jordanian delegation
The CDG Group and its subsidiary MEDZ recently hosted an official delegation from Jordan’s Industrial Estates Company (JIEC) in Rabat, as part of a...
Smuggling slows in Morocco as customs sharpen strategy
In 2024, Moroccan authorities seized contraband goods valued at 284 million dirhams—a moderate increase on paper, but one that masks a broader slowdown in...
Morocco tightens borders: record cash seizures in 2024
In 2024, Moroccan customs officials intercepted a total of 167 million dirhams in undeclared currency at border checkpoints, according to the latest activity report...
Passenger car clearances in Morocco hit 151,755 in 2024
Morocco’s auto import market continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with a notable increase in the number of passenger cars cleared through customs. According...
Morocco hits milestone with over 2 million customs declarations in 2024
For the first time ever, Morocco’s customs authorities processed over two million unique goods declarations (DUMs) in 2024, marking a 7.1% increase compared to...
Tax windfall: Morocco’s customs bring in 144.8 billion dirhams
Customs revenue hit an all-time high in 2024, bringing in 144.8 billion dirhams—up from 132.5 billion the previous year. According to the Customs and...
Morocco cuts cereal imports as domestic production rises
Between January and July 2025, Morocco imported just under 5.85 million tons of cereals—a drop of 11% compared to the same period last year....
Morocco counts 33 million livestock in nationwide census
Between late June and early August, Morocco carried out a nationwide livestock census that has produced the most detailed snapshot to date of the...