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BlaBlaCar launches carpooling platform in Morocco
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BlaBlaCar has launched its carpooling platform in Morocco, targeting the country's growing demand for intercity travel between major urban centers like Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, and Fes. The platform connects private drivers with available seats on planned intercity trips with passengers heading to the same destination, allowing them to share travel costs. This offers an economical alternative amid rising transportation expenses, particularly for long-distance journeys between major cities. BlaBlaCar aims to provide a flexible mobility solution for routes, schedules, or destinations not always served by traditional public transport networks, complementing Morocco's significant investments in its transport infrastructure, including a 96 billion dirham railway extension plan. Popular routes such as Casablanca鈥揜abat and Tangier鈥揅asablanca are expected to see increased carpooling opportunities. On average, each trip via BlaBlaCar carries 2.1 passengers, enabling drivers to offset over half of their fuel and toll costs. The platform's pricing tool automatically calculates a fair contribution for each passenger based on local fuel costs and distance, ensuring no profit is generated for the driver. Nicolas Brusson, co-founder and CEO of BlaBlaCar, stated that the platform offers a practical solution for intercity travel, facilitating cost-sharing and reducing the number of individual vehicles on the roads. The carpooling process involves drivers publishing their planned
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Air France is increasing its flight offerings between Morocco and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport for the period of July 3 to August 29, 2026. Casablanca will maintain five daily flights, while Marrakech will see four daily flights. Rabat could reach four daily flights with the replacement of some A321 aircraft by Airbus A220-300s. Tangier is scheduled for up to four weekly flights, also utilizing the A220-300 in place of the A320. The airline is also improving passenger services, including a renewed onboard catering offer and new lounges at Casablanca Mohammed V, Marrakech M茅nara, and for the first time, at Rabat-Sal茅's new terminal. Nadia Azale, Air France's General Manager for North Africa, Sahel, and West Coast, stated that the company remains attentive to passenger experience and committed to its customers. Air France is continuing the deployment of its high-speed Wi-Fi service, announced in 2024, with the goal of equipping its entire fleet by the end of 2026. This service, which uses Starlink satellite technology, is free for Flying Blue members on equipped aircraft and allows for internet browsing, streaming, and simultaneous connection of multiple devices. In addition to its commercial activities, Air France is maintaining partnerships with cultural events in Morocco, serving as the official carrier for shows organized by Tendansia, including the Comediablanca festival. The airline will also support the Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira, scheduled from June 25 to 27, and J
OCP has finalized a 5 billion dirham bond issuance. The results show that 4.225 billion dirhams were allocated to collective investment schemes in transferable securities OPCVM, 500 million dirhams to a retirement and pension organization, and 275 million dirhams to insurance and reinsurance companies. According to OCP's statement published on the Moroccan Capital Market Authority AMMC website, 3.935 billion dirhams were allocated to tranche A, which has an annually revisable interest rate. Tranche B received 360 million dirhams with an interest rate revisable every 6 years, tranche C received 460 million dirhams with an interest rate revisable every 12 years, and 245 million dirhams were allocated to a tranche with an interest rate revisable every 20 years.
Safran Electronics & Defense has launched a 17,000 m虏 expansion of its industrial site in Nouaceur, Morocco. This project aims to support the company's growth and new market opportunities. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour; the President of Safran Electronics & Defense, Franck Saudo; the General Manager of Safran Electronics & Defense Morocco, Laurent Figari; the Governor of Nouaceur province, Jalal Benhayoun; and the Ambassador of France to Morocco, Philippe Lalliot. Mr. Mezzour highlighted the remarkable growth of Morocco's aeronautical sector, attributing it to the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and emphasized the maturity and competitiveness of the Moroccan aeronautical platform. Mr. Saudo noted that the expansion continues the group's 25-year industrial presence in Morocco, establishing the Nouaceur site as a strategic hub due to local expertise. This investment addresses the increasing global demand in the aeronautical sector. The site designs, assembles, and maintains high-tech systems, including actuators, flight computers, and measurement systems for major international aircraft manufacturers. Mr. Figari reported significant growth, with staff increasing from 190 to over 450 and production hours more than doubling. The new building will feature 15 production lines and incorporates sustainable solutions. The project will create jobs for engineers, technicians, and production operators, with Safran Ele