Ghania Djebbar

Morocco’s recent recovery of nine rare fossils from France, dating back between 66 and 72 million years, has once again drawn attention to the illegal trafficking of the country’s paleontological heritage and the scientific and historical losses it causes. The recovery has also raised questions about the scale of fossil smuggling, why Moroccan fossils are targeted by traffickers, and whether existing legal and regulatory measures are sufficient to protect the country’s rich geological heritage.

Moroccan cinemas sold more than 2.18 million tickets in 2025, generating nearly MAD 130 million ($14 million) in box office revenue. But behind those figures lies a highly concentrated market, with the vast majority of ticket sales controlled by just two cinema operators.

Legal adviser Amine El Fathi says Morocco has regulated furnished rentals for decades, but the absence of implementing rules has left the fast-growing short-term accommodation market without a clear and consistent licensing framework.

As Morocco’s wedding season gathers pace, caterers say falling poultry prices have done little to reduce the cost of celebrations, with high ingredient costs and changing spending habits continuing to reshape the industry.

Rising temperatures create ideal conditions for bacteria to multiply, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses if food is improperly stored, transported, or prepared, according to public health expert Tayeb Hamdi.