Morocco World News

As #Ramadan officially begins today, Morocco has activated the national hotline number #5757 for consumer complaints and observations during the holy month. This initiative comes amid rising concerns about food prices, particularly affecting essential items that feature prominently on Iftar tables across the country. The short, unified national telephone number 5757 has been put into service to receive consumer complaints and observations regarding market supply, prices, quality, and safety of consumer products during Ramadan. Read more: https://rb.gy/kce470

#Albania has formally expressed its support for #Morocco’s autonomy initiative for the Western #Sahara, describing it as “a serious and credible foundation for the resolution of this regional dispute.” The position was articulated in a joint statement signed on Saturday in #Rabat by Igli Hasani, Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. read more: t.ly/6yPLN

Hassan Abkari, the Director General of #Tanger Med Port Authority (#TMPA), has been dismissed from his position following revelations that he had established a private consultancy business in #Spain’s port sector while serving as the head of Morocco’s strategic #port. The decision to remove Abkari was made during an emergency TMPA board meeting held on February 27, according to authorized sources cited by several Moroccan news outlets. read more: t.ly/E3rLe

A new report from Greenpeace MENA and the MENAFem Movement for Economic, Development, and Ecological Justice has raised concerns about European investments in Morocco and Egypt’s energy and agriculture sectors. It warns that they may be exacerbating environmental and social harm rather than fostering true development. Titled “Beyond Extractivism: Towards a Feminist and Just Economic Transition in Morocco and Egypt,” the report argues that these investments often reinforce “extractivist practices” where resources are extracted and exported to the Global North with minimal benefits to local economies. read more: t.ly/yLwmJ #morocco #world #news #europe #mwn #moroccoworldnews

#Morocco and #Egypt have pledged to bolster bilateral trade relations by creating an Egyptian “Fast Track” system. The newfound system is designed to streamline access for Moroccan exports into Egyptian markets, according to a release from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. read more: t.ly/_gcuZ

Air travel in Morocco hit a new record in 2024 when 32.7 million travelers passed through Moroccan airports. The statistic is up 21% from the last year, the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF) reports. read more: t.ly/YFV5k #morocco #world #news #airports #mwn #moroccoworldnews

Mohamed Benaissa, Morocco’s long-serving former foreign minister and mayor of Asilah, died on Friday, following a prolonged illness. The 88-year-old diplomat, who passed away at his home after weeks of hospitalization in Rabat, leaves behind a legacy of diplomatic achievement and cultural advocacy. read more: t.ly/4hDVa

Morocco is prevailing with its soft power. For the 2nd year in a row, the country is proudly #1 in the Maghreb and #3 in Africa, right after Egypt and South Africa. It is also 50th in the world, among 190 nations. This ranking isn’t just a number — it’s proof that Morocco’s rich culture, strategic diplomacy, and forward-thinking policies are turning heads worldwide and making genuine impact in Africa and beyond. #morocco #world #news #softpower #mwn #moroccoworldnews

Morocco World News (MWN) team, from production to newsroom wishes you Ramadan Mubarak! May this holy month bring you peace, joy, and prosperity. #mwn #ramadan #moroccoworldnews

Ramadan 2025 date has been officially confirmed as March 2, according to Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs. The ministry announced today that religious authorities confirmed the non-visibility of the crescent moon. This means that Ramadan will begin on Sunday in Morocco. Contrary to Morocco, several countries are celebrating the first day of Ramadan on Saturday, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and UAE. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar; it is a spiritual occasion when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. read more: t.ly/C4Nb-