Column by Najwa Targhi

Cutting income tax, increasing retirement pensions and covering electricity bills of up to 100 dirhams per month are among the measures included in the 2027 Finance Bill, presented to Parliament on Friday. The bill sets out a series of measures aimed at supporting household purchasing power. Here are the key provisions.

The pioneering magistrate held senior judicial positions, helped shape the 2004 Family Code reform and continued working to defend women’s rights after her retirement.

Nighttime access through Gate 4 has eased truck traffic outside the port, but long delays inside the facility continue to weigh on transport operators.

Wednesday’s vote did more than reorder the parties: it ended Mohand Laenser’s latest bid for Parliament, returned Mustapha El Khalfi and Rim Chabat to the benches, kept several ministers in their seats and opened the House to names better known from sport, television and journalism.

Economical to run and increasingly affordable to buy, electric cars are ticking more and more boxes for Moroccan motorists. With diesel nearing 15 dirhams a liter, they have plenty to offer. Long considered a major obstacle, the purchase price is no longer as prohibitive, especially as the range of options expands. So, is it finally time to switch to electric in Morocco? Here are some answers.

Morocco’s Middle Atlas, with its cedar forests, Alpine-like peaks, and breathtaking landscapes, feels like an open-air storybook. Stepping away from its best-known routes reveals one of the region’s most distinctive treasures: its thermal springs. Nestled far from urban centers and major tourist hubs, these natural water sources have become peaceful retreats. Whether visitors come to soothe physical aches or simply disconnect from the pressures of everyday life, the springs offer spa-goers and nature lovers alike a deeply restorative experience in one of Morocco’s most authentic regions.