Morocco Sets Preliminary Hajj Fee at MAD 65,000 for 2026 Season

Rabat – Pilgrims selected for Hajj 2026 will have to pay a provisional fee of MAD 65,000 ($7,258) between July 21 and August 8. Minister of Islamic Affairs Ahed Toufic announced the news today, noting that the initial fee is pending final adjustment that …

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BADC renews fertiliser import deal with Morocco

To ensure a secure agricultural production system by supplying high-quality non-urea fertilisers to farmers across the country, the Bangladesh Agricultural Develop­ment Corporation (BADC), under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, continues to …

Morocco to resume sukuk issuance, says central bank governor

Morocco is preparing its second Islamic bond, or sukuk, issuance since 2018, Central Bank Governor Abdellatif Jouahri said on Thursday. The central bank and the ministry of finance are reviewing the technical aspects of the issuance, Jouahri told reporters …

Morocco and Saudi Arabia strengthen economic ties

Morocco and Saudi Arabia are two important countries in the Arab world.  Both nations stand out for their political and commercial influence in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) and also for their existing mutual ties.  The two kingdoms have …

June 2025 ranked among hottest on record in Morocco, following historic European heatwave

As several European countries including Germany, Spain, Portugal, and France reported record-breaking heat in June 2025, Morocco also experienced one of its hottest Junes in history, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology. Houcine Youaabed, …

Morocco condemns Israeli violations in Palestine at UN Human Rights Council

Morocco has strongly condemned Israel’s continued assaults on the occupied Palestinian territories, labeling them a flagrant violation of international law and human rights principles. The statement came during an interactive dialogue on the situation of …

Morocco to supply 1.1-million tonnes of fertilisers to Bangladesh

Moroccan fertiliser producer OCP Nutricrops said on Wednesday it will supply 1.1-million tonnes of fertilisers to Bangladesh over the period 2025–2026. OCP Nutricorps signed the supply deal with the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation, whose …

Dutch horticultural companies strengthen position in Morocco

Dutch tomato growers The Valley and Schenkeveld have joined forces with Ceres SRL to launch a new cultivation project in Morocco. Last week, the Dutch ambassador to Morocco, Dirk Jan Nieuwenhuis, visited the newly planted greenhouses, which cover a total …

Club World Cup: Morocco’s Hakimi, Bounou named in best XI for round of 16

Moroccan internationals Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou have been named in the Best XI for the Club World Cup Round of 16, the International Football Federation (FIFA) announced on Wednesday. Hakimi earned his place after scoring Paris Saint-Germain’s …