Morocco Bound

Ride-hailing has returned to the political agenda in North Africa, reopening questions governments have been trying to resolve for more than a decade. At the center of the renewed debate is the controlled return of Uber to Morocco, a move that reflects a broader regional recalibration rather than a shift toward liberalization. Inside the sector in Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya.

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, plans to base aircraft in Rabat from 2026, positioning Morocco’s capital as a new entry point for European travelers and expanding air connectivity beyond traditional hubs.

Morocco’s 2025 crime data point to a security landscape shaped by steady overall crime levels, a continued decline in violent offenses, and a record-high case clearance rate, even as challenges persist in areas such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, and road safety.

Deadly flash floods in Safi and the collapse of residential buildings in Fes have killed dozens of people in recent days, intensifying scrutiny of urban safety, infrastructure resilience, and the state’s ability to prevent foreseeable disasters across Morocco.