Four-day Eid al-Fitr holiday ‘gift’ turns into planning headache for businesses
Morocco’s decision to grant a four-day holiday for Eid al-Fitr, including an extra Monday, looks now ridiculous. The issue is not the extra day...
UK firm Sound Energy PLC raises $2.2m to push into Morocco’s booming solar market
UK-based Sound Energy PLC has raised $2.2m to support its business, including plans to launch a solar energy project in Morocco.
The funding includes a...
Morocco to wear retro-inspired world cup kit with amazigh script – drum rolls for...
Morocco have unveiled their new kit for the 2026 World Cup, designed by German brand Puma.
The team will wear it in upcoming friendly matches...
Morocco’s “liquid gold” argan trees not under attack – climate stress to blame
Morocco’s Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has rejected claims of a dangerous disease hitting argan trees in Chtouka Aït Baha Province in the...
Sending money home just got easier: Damane Cash and Remitly team up
Damane Cash is partnering with Remitly to make it simpler for Moroccans living abroad to send money home.
Thanks to the deal, money sent through...
Cash Plus stock market listing pays off with record profits and new branches –...
Cash Plus posted strong results for 2025, driven by branch growth and digital services after its stock market listing in December.
The group’s net banking...
Morocco and South Africa set to dominate Africa’s car market under new trade rules
New rules for car production under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) started in mid-February 2026.
They aim to strengthen local car manufacturing and...
Over 70,000 signed petition to scrap GMT+1: Will the Moroccan government listen this time?
Morocco is set to switch back to GMT+1 on Saturday night after Eid al-Fitr. Many Moroccans are calling for the government to stop using...
Moroccan biscuit business Biscoland sold to Spanish group Adam Foods
Adam Foods has acquired Biscoland from Holmarcom, the companies said.
The deal marks a change in ownership for the Casablanca-based manufacturer, which was set up...
Moroccan IT Firm Microdata’s Sales Jump to Nearly 1bn Dirhams in 2025
Moroccan IT company Microdata had a strong year in 2025, helped by big technology projects and the country’s move towards more digital services.
At a...