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Maroc
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Maroc
Tarragona Celebrates Morocco's Cultural Richness
Morocco Festival, an event that celebrates the richness of Moroccan heritage in all its diversity and serves as a cultural bridge between the two shores of the Mediterranean, started Friday evening in Tarragona, Spain. Organized by the Consulate General of Morocco in Tarragona in collaboration with the city's municipality, this economic, cultural, and artistic event aims to highlight the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Spain and Morocco—a land of cultural intermingling and a cradle of ancient civilizations. The opening ceremony of the festival, which features a rich and varied program designed to showcase Morocco in all its splendor, was marked by a reenactment of a traditional Moroccan wedding, offering the audience a fascinating journey into the Kingdom's ancestral customs and traditions. The evening was enlivened by a performance from singer Saïda Charaf and a Gnaoua music group, followed by a Moroccan caftan fashion show, highlighting the elegance, craftsmanship, and refinement of Moroccan designers, and shedding light on the Kingdom's authentic and ancestral heritage. On this occasion, Morocco's Ambassador to Madrid, Karima Benyaich, praised the organization of a festival in Tarragona dedicated to Morocco, noting that this initiative reflects the strength of the human ties between the two Kingdoms. This cultural and artistic event in Tarragona celebrates the richness and diversity of Morocco's cultural and artisanal heritage, offering visitors a unique immersion into the various facets of Moroccan identity—a cultural crossroads between tradition and modernity, she said. The diplomat also reviewed the progress achieved by Morocco in recent years, under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, through numerous political, economic, and social reforms aimed at elevating the country to the ranks of great nations. For his part, the Spanish government delegate in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto Gómez Nombrado, stated that this festival is "a representative showcase of Moroccan culture in all its dimensions," highlighting the richness and depth of Morocco's heritage. Gómez Nombrado also emphasized the strength and excellence of Morocco-Spain relations, which are clearly demonstrated through mutual solidarity during difficult times. The Morocco Festival in Tarragona features an eclectic program designed to bring Moroccan culture closer to the Spanish public, while shedding light on the historical, human, and commercial ties that have united the two countries for centuries. MAP: 10 mai 2025
Morocco World
11-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Spain's Port Official Commends Morocco's Advanced Port Infrastructure
Rabat – Santiago J. Castella Surribas, the president of the Port of Tarragona in Spain, commended Morocco's port infrastructure, noting that the North African country has made remarkable development in this sector. Over the past 25 years, Morocco has made significant strides in modernizing the country's infrastructure to secure a key position in international trade, he said. He made his remarks during a meeting with Morocco's ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, where he stressed Morocco's strategic positioning of its global trade infrastructure. During the meeting, he also called for strengthening cooperation between Spain and Morocco in order to fully leverage the shared opportunities available to both countries for mutually beneficial development. Benyaich made several meetings with other Spanish officials, including the Mayor of Tarragona and the Mayor of Cambrils, as well as the Spanish government's deputy delegate in Tarragona, with discussions focusing on the Moroccan diaspora's significant role in Catalonia. Morocco hosts major ports, including the Tanger Med Port. This particular port finished the 2024 fiscal year with a revenue of $1.212 billion, a marked increase of 12.3 % compared to 2023. It handled 10.24 million twenty-foot equivalent units, reaffirming its standing as a regional hub and its role as a key platform for national imports and exports. A recent ranking by Alphaliner placed the Moroccan port 17th worldwide, reflecting the port's strength and importance as a regional and international leader. In the past few years, many Spanish media outlets have been concerned about the Moroccan port's performance, which has been outperforming major international hubs in the European country. El País was among the international media that conveyed these concerns, especially in 2021, when the Spanish news outlet said that Morocco's hub performance reflected a 'negative' impact on Spanish ports. 'Spain has been losing ground since King Mohammed VI inaugurated this infrastructure in 2007,' El País wrote. Tags: relations between spain and MoroccoSpain and Morocco relations
Morocco World
30-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Spotlights Investment Opportunities at ‘Morocco Now' Conference in Madrid
Rabat – Morocco showcased its economic strengths and investment opportunities during the 'Morocco Now' conference held on Tuesday in Madrid. The event, held under the theme 'Investing Together for a Sustainable and Shared Future,' brought together major economic players from both Morocco and Spain. The conference aimed to promote Morocco as a reliable and attractive destination for foreign investments, especially for European partners. Drawing over 150 companies, it was organized by Morocco's Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, in collaboration with the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE). During the event, the Moroccan delegation recalled the country's recent economic reforms, high-potential industries, and concrete projects available for mutually beneficial partnerships. Spain's Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, spoke of the strategic importance of the Morocco-Spain relationship. 'Our historical ties and strategic geographical locations bring both sides of the Mediterranean closer,' she said, MAP news agency reported. She also pointed to the 12th high-level meeting between Morocco and Spain, held in Rabat in February 2023, which laid out a roadmap for deeper cooperation in key sectors such as economy and sustainability. Morocco's Ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, described Morocco as a promising platform for Spanish businesses. She commended the country's ambitious strategic vision, favorable business climate, and growing partnership with Spain. Meanwhile, Karim Zidane, Morocco's Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, urged Spanish companies to explore the many investment opportunities available in Morocco, especially in key sectors like aerospace, renewable energy, automotive, and electronics. He noted Morocco's world-class infrastructure, skilled young workforce, and strategic location as reasons for its growing attractiveness to foreign investors. Ali Seddiki, Director General of AMDIE, also spoke of Morocco's position as a leading hub for investment and exports in the region. He said the conference in Madrid aims to encourage more Spanish businesses to invest in Morocco. Moroccan and Spanish officials have continuously vowed to strengthen cooperation in many sectors and encourage investment in both countries, especially after Madrid officially endorsed Morocco's sovereignty over the Western Sahara.
