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Morocco

Nexus Core Systems makes headway in data centre project

The consortium behind the construction of a $1.2bn data centre has chosen to locate the site on the outskirts of Casablanca.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 02.04.2026

PR teams and lawyers clash in standoff to decide AFCON winners

Fouzi Lekjaâ (right) shakes hands with Moroccan team captain Achraf Hakimi, as FIFA President Giovanni Infantino looks on, 18 January 2026. © Jalal Morchidi / EPA / MaxPPP

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 01.04.2026

Rabat's US network helps keep up pressure on Polisario Front

Over the past several years, the kingdom has successfully built up a network of influence in the US capital, which now puts it in a position of strength in the negotiations over Western Sahara.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 31.03.2026

In Focus
The enigmatic Swiss trader behind Russian oil shipments to the kingdom

© Illustrated by Ezinne Osueke Photos: R. Gabalda/AFP ; P. Martens/ANP/AFP ; D. Belingheri/Getty/AFP ; A. Biscaro/Connect Images/AFP

Subscribers only Energy 30.03.2026

Rabat and Washington set a date to strike new trade deal

Two key economic sectors will be at the centre of the next review committee meeting between Morocco and the United States, as both sides move to draw up new contours to their free-trade agreement.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.03.2026

Brussels assesses sanitary authorities in Western Sahara amid trade tensions

Despite mounting opposition in the European Parliament, a Commission delegation recently carried out a low-key audit mission in Dakhla. The aim was to evaluate Morocco's ability to gain greater autonomy in the export process for fruit and vegetables grown in the disputed territory.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.03.2026

French Foreign Trade Minister heads to Rabat to discuss next FIFA World Cup

Ahead of his visit scheduled for 2 and 3 April, Nicolas Forissier is planning a trip with a strong focus on football. A meeting between Philippe Diallo, head of the French Football Federation, and his Moroccan counterpart Fouzi Lekjaâ is expected to be on the agenda.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 24.03.2026

Accompanied by Fouzi Lekjaâ (centre), FIFA President Gianni Infantino (second from left) tours the facilities at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Morocco on 20 September 2025.

Attijariwafa Bank eyes French start-up Mistral AI

The Moroccan bank is considering investing in the company, which launched an artificial intelligence model for financial firms in early March.

Subscribers only Business 24.03.2026

Israeli-Moroccan tech start-up set to launch operations

Born out of a partnership between a Franco-Israeli businessman and Moroccan offshoring entrepreneurs, a start-up specialising in IT is set to launch its marketplace in France early April.

Subscribers only Business 23.03.2026

Spotlight
Lake Oum Azza, holiday retreat par excellence for royal families

While Crown Prince Moulay Hassan has been spending his leisure time by the lake, near Rabat, with his mother and sister for several years, a new colossal royal residence is set to be completed in the coming months.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 18.03.2026

King Mohammed VI and his son, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan (right), in Nouaceur, Morocco on 13 October 2025.

UN's Western Sahara leadership team continues to shrink

Sidelined by direct negotiations between the parties to the dispute under the auspices of Washington, the UN mission tasked with the issue of Western Sahara is seeing its senior staff leave without being replaced.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.03.2026

Running story
Makhzen Inc. or the ever more prosperous business empire of Mohammed VI's entourage

Mohammed VI's private holding company Al Mada is not the only one of its kind! Although Al Mada plays an ever more important role in the Moroccan economy, other members of the royal family are battling for leading roles in an increasing number of different economic sectors, including property, tourism, higher education and even aviation.

Subscribers only Politics 18.03.2026

The king's private secretary and Al Mada boss Mounir el-Majidi.

Rabat and Tel Aviv strengthen technological cooperation

A Moroccan economic delegation is due to travel to the Hebrew state in the coming weeks, at the initiative of a well-connected Israeli NGO.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 17.03.2026

Palace insiders tighten their grip on the football league

Scandals, mismanagement and a drive to modernise the competition have triggered a sweeping reshuffle of clubs in recent months, especially within Casablanca's two leading teams.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 16.03.2026

Players of Wydad AC in Casablanca, on 11 June 2023.

Bets are on for the future presidency of the employers' group

While the campaign to find Chakib Alj's successor has just officially kicked off, uncertainty remains around who will stand as a candidate for CGEM's presidency.

Subscribers only Business 13.03.2026

Led by Prince Moulay Rachid allies, NBI Ressources struggles to establish itself as a mining player

A newcomer to the extractive sector, NBI Ressources is launching copper and lead projects. To achieve this, it has constituted a board of directors made up of close associates of King Mohammed VI's younger brother, Prince Moulay Rachid.

Subscribers only Mining 12.03.2026

Two French ministers expected in the kingdom to boost trade ties

France's agriculture minister, Annie Genevard, is due to travel to the kingdom for the International Agricultural Exhibition in Morocco at the end of April. Her visit will be preceded by that of her compatriot and counterpart responsible for foreign trade, Nicolas Forissier.

Subscribers only Politics 11.03.2026

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Morocco

Nexus Core Systems makes headway in data centre project

PR teams and lawyers clash in standoff to decide AFCON winners

Rabat's US network helps keep up pressure on Polisario Front

In Focus
The enigmatic Swiss trader behind Russian oil shipments to the kingdom

Rabat and Washington set a date to strike new trade deal

Brussels assesses sanitary authorities in Western Sahara amid trade tensions

French Foreign Trade Minister heads to Rabat to discuss next FIFA World Cup

Attijariwafa Bank eyes French start-up Mistral AI

Israeli-Moroccan tech start-up set to launch operations

Spotlight
Lake Oum Azza, holiday retreat par excellence for royal families

UN's Western Sahara leadership team continues to shrink

Running story
Makhzen Inc. or the ever more prosperous business empire of Mohammed VI's entourage

Rabat and Tel Aviv strengthen technological cooperation

Palace insiders tighten their grip on the football league

Bets are on for the future presidency of the employers' group

Led by Prince Moulay Rachid allies, NBI Ressources struggles to establish itself as a mining player

Two French ministers expected in the kingdom to boost trade ties

Under pressure, delivery giant Glovo nurtures relations with authorities

Servier pharmaceutical group seeks buyer for its assets

Starlink struggles to make a connection with the kingdom

Spotlight
Rabat throws open Western Sahara's mineral wealth to Washington

Ex-minister Mohcine Jazouli slowly regains footing in consulting

The movers behind kingdom's strengthened cybersecurity

King's niece Lalla Soukaïna's unexpected new ventures

Mohammed VI puts French château up for sale

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Morocco

Nexus Core Systems makes headway in data centre project

PR teams and lawyers clash in standoff to decide AFCON winners

Rabat's US network helps keep up pressure on Polisario Front

In Focus The enigmatic Swiss trader behind Russian oil shipments to the kingdom

Rabat and Washington set a date to strike new trade deal

Brussels assesses sanitary authorities in Western Sahara amid trade tensions

French Foreign Trade Minister heads to Rabat to discuss next FIFA World Cup

Attijariwafa Bank eyes French start-up Mistral AI

Israeli-Moroccan tech start-up set to launch operations

Spotlight Lake Oum Azza, holiday retreat par excellence for royal families

UN's Western Sahara leadership team continues to shrink

Running story Makhzen Inc. or the ever more prosperous business empire of Mohammed VI's entourage

Rabat and Tel Aviv strengthen technological cooperation

Palace insiders tighten their grip on the football league

Bets are on for the future presidency of the employers' group

Led by Prince Moulay Rachid allies, NBI Ressources struggles to establish itself as a mining player

Two French ministers expected in the kingdom to boost trade ties

Under pressure, delivery giant Glovo nurtures relations with authorities

Servier pharmaceutical group seeks buyer for its assets

Starlink struggles to make a connection with the kingdom

Spotlight Rabat throws open Western Sahara's mineral wealth to Washington

Ex-minister Mohcine Jazouli slowly regains footing in consulting

The movers behind kingdom's strengthened cybersecurity

King's niece Lalla Soukaïna's unexpected new ventures

Mohammed VI puts French château up for sale

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

In Focus
The enigmatic Swiss trader behind Russian oil shipments to the kingdom

Spotlight
Lake Oum Azza, holiday retreat par excellence for royal families

Running story
Makhzen Inc. or the ever more prosperous business empire of Mohammed VI's entourage

Spotlight
Rabat throws open Western Sahara's mineral wealth to Washington