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Marrakech real estate market 2026: prices, transactions and recovery — September update
Marrakech remains fragmented: official transactions, asking prices and 2030 narratives do not say the same thing.
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In-depth analysis and market perspectives on real estate and tourism in Marrakech.
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Morocco AI 2030: investment, jobs, talent and national strategy explained
The Morocco AI 2030 roadmap promises added value, jobs and training. Here is what is announced, what remains to fund and what changes.
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Analysis5 min
Morocco election results 2026: seats, turnout and leading party
Tracking page for Morocco’s 2026 legislative election results: seats, turnout, leading parties, possible coalition and official publication calendar.
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Morocco elections 2026: how to vote, documents, hours and polling station
Morocco’s 2026 legislative vote is scheduled for Wednesday 23 September. This practical guide explains ID, polling notice, polling station, hours, MRE proxy and checks.
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Analysis6 min
Housing in Morocco: what the main parties propose for 2026-2031
Housing proposals should be read as documented political commitments, not enacted measures.
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Analysis5 min
World Cup 2030 final: Morocco or Spain? What is actually decided
Morocco or Spain for the 2030 World Cup final? The official answer is cautious: FIFA has not yet named the final host city.
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Analysis7 min
Marrakech real estate: what the official Q2 2026 price index shows
In Q2 2026, the official real estate price index (IPAI) from Bank Al-Maghrib and ANCFCC shows a 0.5% quarterly rise in Marrakech, driven mainly by apartments. Here is what these official figures actually say — and what they don't.
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Analysis4 min
CNSS Morocco 2026: AMO, employees and the September board decisions
CNSS approved its accounts, 2026 action plan and budget at its 3 September board meeting. Figures released the following day mainly describe 2025: 4.24 million declared employees and 25.08 million people eligible for AMO coverage. They do not announce a universal contribution rate or automatic reimbursement for every insured person.
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Analysis5 min
Morocco elections 2026: comparing party programmes and commitments
Programmes and statements verified by 5 September 2026 offer different approaches to jobs, income, healthcare and taxation. This comparison separates documented RNI, PAM, PPS and USFP commitments from incomplete documentary coverage of Istiqlal and PJD. It does not rank parties or present promises as adopted measures.
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Analysis3 min
A million jobs in Morocco: how the parties’ 2026 promises compare
RNI, PAM and PPS announce targets around one million jobs, but their promises are not strictly equivalent. PAM specifies net job creation over five years; PPS’s summary does not explicitly define its million that way. Timelines and sector coverage also differ.
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Morocco election campaign 2026: 10–22 September, rules and timetable
The official parliamentary election campaign begins at 00:00 on Thursday 10 September 2026 and ends at midnight on Tuesday 22 September. Voting takes place the following day. Earlier party meetings and manifesto launches do not alter these legal dates.
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Morocco election candidates 2026: published endorsements by city
Parties have already published names for the parliamentary election on 23 September 2026. This table records selected official PJD endorsements from 25 May and RNI endorsements from 5 June. It is neither the final administrative list nor the complete field in each constituency.
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Analysis3 min
Morocco elections 2026: parties’ proposals on household purchasing power
RNI now proposes a MAD 5,000 minimum wage; PPS proposes a 15% rise in the wage floors and public-service pay it identifies; PAM proposes income-tax reform. USFP announces targets for earnings and household healthcare costs. These are election commitments, not benefits already available.
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Analysis5 min
Morocco elections 2026: date, calendar, parties, candidates and guide
Morocco’s 2026 legislative elections take place on 23 September. Official calendar, campaign, 1,850 lists, 28 formations, voting and links.
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Analysis4 min
Morocco fuel prices: is another increase confirmed?
As of 5 September 2026, the sources reviewed do not confirm another adjustment after 1 September. Published observations put diesel around MAD 15.01 per litre following a MAD 0.06 increase, with petrol unchanged at around MAD 14.94. These are reported prices, not a mandatory nationwide tariff.
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Analysis4 min
Mediterranean Games 2026: Morocco finishes with 44 medals
Morocco finished seventh at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games with 44 medals: 16 gold, nine silver and 19 bronze. The Moroccan National Olympic Committee published this final tally on 3 September, superseding provisional counts reported during competition.
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Analysis5 min
Morocco minimum wage 2026: legal rate, estimated net pay and 5,000 DH proposal
Morocco’s minimum wage is not legally 5,000 DH. Official 2026 rate, 191-hour gross calculation, estimated net and campaign promises.
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Analysis3 min
Morocco unemployment 2026: 9.5% rate, young people and the new HCP survey
Strict unemployment stood at 9.5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 10.8% in the first, according to HCP’s new labour-force survey. For people aged 15–24, it remained 27.2%. The survey redesign means comparisons must use consistent definitions.
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Analysis13 min
Morocco’s Economy in 2026: Growth, Inflation, Jobs and Investment
A practical macro guide separating published data, official forecasts and editorial interpretation for Morocco in 2026.
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Analysis4 min
Ceuta: verified facts and the positions of Morocco, Spain and the EU
The migration crisis that began in Ceuta, known in Morocco as Sebta, on 30 July 2026 remains a diplomatic issue in early September. Addressing Spain’s parliament on 3 September, Pedro Sánchez said he had no solid evidence establishing that Morocco planned or carried out the episode. Reported accusations must be distinguished from that official position and from investigative findings.
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Analysis8 min
Moroccan Sahara: what the US position really changes in 2026
The US position strengthens Morocco’s diplomatic argument, but it does not replace the UN process.
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Analysis3 min
Morocco diesel prices: 1 September 2026 update and the cost of a tank
The latest adjustment documented here is dated 1 September 2026. LeBrief reports a diesel increase of MAD 0.06 per litre, to an indicative MAD 15.01. Petrol remains at MAD 14.94 in that report. These figures are neither a guaranteed national tariff nor a live survey of every station.
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Analysis8 min
Women’s AFCON: Morocco standings, next match and qualification scenarios
Morocco opened with a 4-0 win over Kenya and plays its final group match on 3 August in Rabat.
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Analysis11 min
Algeria wildfires: six dead, dozens of active fires and a question over Moroccan Canadairs
Algeria is facing an exceptional wave of wildfires fuelled by a 49 °C heatwave: six deaths confirmed by the Interior Ministry, evacuations in Annaba and dozens of fires still active. A source contacted by Le Vrai Maroc reports Moroccan Canadairs; at this stage that claim is confirmed by no authority and no news agency.
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Analysis5 min
Kenitra-Marrakech HSR: what Morocco’s rail programme changes for travel
The rail extension reshapes links between Morocco’s tourism and economic cities.
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Morocco growth in 2026: what the latest HCP figures actually show
Morocco’s latest HCP indicators show stronger momentum led by agriculture, services and domestic demand, but the sector picture remains uneven.
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Analysis12 min
Marrakech before 2030: which infrastructure can transform the property market?
Marrakech before 2030 must be analyzed project by project: operational, under construction, approved, announced, proposed or unverified. Infrastructure can support an area without guaranteeing capital gain.
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Analysis5 min
5% Withholding Tax on Rent: What Changes in Morocco on July 1, 2026
Since July 1, 2026, rents paid to certain professional landlords are subject to a 5% withholding tax charged to the tenant. A quiet change under the 2026 finance law, but with a real cash-flow impact.
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Analysis11 min
Marrakech 2026–2030: market outlook and real estate scenarios
Between the 2030 effect, tourism pressure and valuations, Marrakech real estate is at a crossroads. Here are plausible scenarios.
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