Stellantis, the multinational automotive company formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, is reportedly shifting its focus to Morocco for future investments. According to La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, while Stellantis is halving production capacity at its Melfi plant in Italy and the associated component supply chain, it is simultaneously doubling production capacity at its Kenitra plant in Morocco. Italian Senator Carlo Calenda claims to have a letter sent by
Between rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and rainfall deficits, 2023 has been a record year, signaling significant climate changes in Morocco. In this context, the recent report from the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) corroborates the scientific forecasts for the region, as Morocco is considered a hotspot for the climatic disruptions affecting the Mediterranean.
Morocco is set to double its green electricity production in the southern provinces by 2027 as part of its efforts to meet the growing energy demand ahead of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The government plans to invest 21 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion) in building 1.4 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity in the region, according to a source from the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Environment told Bloomberg. The decision to boost renewable energy infrastructure in the Sahara comes as
In a significant step towards strengthening Sino-Moroccan relations, a delegation from Dongfeng Automobile Corporation, a leading Chinese automotive company, visited Casablanca on October 8, 2024, for strategic discussions with Global Chinese Motors, a subsidiary of Bugshan Automotive Group. The meeting, which also included a visit to the SORIAC assembly unit in Berrechid, underscores Morocco's importance as a platform for Chinese investments in Africa. During the visit, Dongfeng explored
More than a year after a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco's High Atlas region, the United States continues to support the country's recovery efforts. The earthquake claimed nearly 3,000 lives and affected hundreds of thousands of people. During a recent visit to the Al Haouz province, U.S. Ambassador Puneet Talwar observed how the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with UNICEF and the Government of Morocco, is working to support
Emmerson PLC, the UK-listed company developing the Khemisset Potash Project in Morocco, has encountered a significant obstacle in its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process. The company's shares plummeted 75% on Monday, trading at 0.65 pence, following reports of an unfavorable recommendation from Moroccan regulators. The Khemisset Potash Project is a significant potash development initiative located in Northern Morocco, approximately 90 kilometers east of Rabat. The project
The American romantic drama film «Lonely Planet: Love in Morocco» is set to arrive on Netflix on Friday, October 11, 2024. Directed by Susannah Grant, known for the Oscar-nominated film «Erin Brockovich», the movie boasts a star-studded cast including Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, Diana Silvers and Younès Boucif. The story follows Katherine, a reclusive author who travels to a prestigious writers' retreat in Morocco, hoping to overcome her writer's block
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, released on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, placed several Moroccan universities in the top 1,500 out of 2,092 institutions worldwide. The rankings are based on five key indicators: teaching, research environment, research quality, international visibility, and knowledge transfer. For the seventh year in a row, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fes was ranked as the top public university in Morocco, tied with two other national
The Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture has unveiled the Dar Al Maghreb Pavilion, a temporary cultural space in MIA Park, Doha. The 1,300-square-meter pavilion, inspired by the UNESCO World Heritage site Ksar Aït Benhaddou, opened to the public on October 9, 2024. The pavilion offers visitors a chance to explore Moroccan culture and heritage through informative exhibitions and on-site cultural activations. It includes a souvenir shop and tea salon, where visitors can purchase unique
In a groundbreaking announcement, Gerard Piqué, former FC Barcelona player and the founder of the Kings League, has revealed that Ilyas El Malki, Morocco's top streamer, will lead the Moroccan national team in the inaugural Kings League World Cup. The international tournament, set to kick off in January 2025, will feature 16 teams, with Morocco joining Spain and Mexico as the third confirmed participant. Now, as the chosen leader of Morocco's Kings League World Cup team, El Malki is
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