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Morocco is now viewing its coastline differently. With over 3,500 kilometers of coast, stretching from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, the Kingdom aims to turn its shoreline into more than just a tourist or commercial asset: it seeks to make it a genuine lever for sustainable development and economic sovereignty.In his opening speech to Parliament, His Majesty King Mohammed VI emphatically emphasized the necessity of “optimally operationalizing the levers for sustainable development of the national coastline.” This clear directive aligns with a Royal Vision that places maritime heritage at the heart of the country’s growth model.An Integrated Vision for Coastal…
Facing a drought that has become structural, Morocco is ramping up the pace of its water projects. In front of Parliament, Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, detailed the main levers of the national strategy: construction of hillside dams, a multiplication of desalination plants, and interconnection of basins. The goal is to ensure self-sufficiency in drinking water and sustainably secure agricultural needs. The minister announced the gradual realization of 150 hillside dams aimed at enhancing irrigation and strengthening the resilience of rural areas. He also recalled that the desalination plants installed along the coast — Casablanca, Safi, Agadir, Laâyoune,…
While large Moroccan groups refine their decarbonization plans, small and medium-sized enterprises struggle to keep pace. The countdown has begun: starting in January 2026, the European Union will implement its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a tax intended to protect its industry from imports coming from countries with more lenient environmental standards. For Morocco, the stakes far exceed the initial 3.7% of affected exports: it involves a structural transformation of the entire export economy. ### An Asymmetric Shock In this race towards net zero carbon, the imbalance is glaring. Giants like OCP, the major exporter of nitrogen fertilizers, have the…
On the occasion of its 13th anniversary, Mondelez Morocco celebrated its traditional Purpose Day on October 13 in Casablanca, an event that has now become a firm fixture in the company’s culture. This day, dedicated to civic engagement, brought together nearly 70 employees for a solidarity initiative benefiting the youth of the New Generation Second Chance School in Ben Msik, in partnership with the organization L’Heure Joyeuse. Collective Energy in Service of Youth Under the theme “Empower our Future,” this new edition continues the “Changemakers” program, which aims to encourage employees to become agents of change. In total, nearly 600…
Is fashion universally responsible? Not quite. While global awareness surrounding the social and environmental impact of the industry continues to grow, consumer behaviors remain deeply influenced by cultural and economic differences. This is the main conclusion of a study conducted by two researchers, Fabian Bartsch (Montpellier Business School) and Thi Thanh Huong Tran (Skema Business School), who analyzed consumer reactions to brands’ ethical failures across twelve countries, from Europe to Southeast Asia. ### A Global Ethical Consciousness… But at Two Speeds Around the world, scandals related to major brands – labor exploitation, discriminatory advertising, textile pollution – provoke strong reactions.…
Developed in collaboration with the Mediterranean Cooperation Center of the IUCN (IUCN-Med) and the French Development Agency (AFD), this strategy, the first of its kind in the region, is the result of rigorous scientific work and a participatory process involving researchers, experts, and NGOs, the ANEF stated in a release, adding that it sets an ambitious roadmap for the protection and sustainable return of raptors in Morocco. This strategy concerns twelve emblematic species, including the bearded vulture, the Egyptian vulture, the Bonelli’s eagle, the golden eagle, and the griffon vulture, which has recently returned to nest in Morocco after more…
“In line with the tourism roadmap for 2023-2026, several structural actions are currently underway, organized around three key areas: strengthening accommodation and developing activities, for which a total budget of 820 million dirhams has been allocated, as well as improving air connectivity,” the ministry stated in a release. A comprehensive rehabilitation program is in progress to modernize and enhance the hotel sector, the same source explained. Nine strategic hotels that had been closed for several years have found new buyers, and two of them (the Karam Residence and the Amanar Hotel) have already reopened, marking a tangible sign of recovery.…
Morocco, rich in natural resources, today sees these same assets becoming points of fragility. According to a report from the Clean Helpdesk, the Kingdom must thoroughly rethink its economic model to fully integrate water, soil, and forests into its growth strategy. The study, based on the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) from the World Bank, sounds the alarm: the country is facing over-exploitation of its groundwater—nearly 30%—a strong dependence on phosphates, and increasing agricultural pressure. Moreover, 35% of Morocco’s economic workforce would be directly exposed to climate risks, ranging from drought to energy volatility. While Morocco holds three-quarters of…
A vast network of illegal exotic animal trade has been dismantled in Sidi Bouknadel, near Salé, thanks to a joint operation conducted by the National Agency for Water and Forests, the Royal Gendarmerie, and local authorities. The intervention, carried out on Sunday, led to the seizure of numerous protected species, including African grey parrots, lorises, caiques, as well as a python, a scorpion, and a tarantula. These animals, originating from several countries in Africa and Asia, are listed under the CITES treaty, the international convention that regulates trade in endangered species. Investigators uncovered a clandestine warehouse transformed into a mini-zoo,…
Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, participated on Thursday in the World Nature Congress organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a guest of honor. The event, held at the National Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi, brought together heads of state, ministers, and experts from around the world to define priorities for biodiversity protection and sustainable development. Upon her arrival, HRH the Princess was welcomed by Mrs. Sara Awad Issa Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education in the United Arab Emirates. During the…