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Luxury Car Tax Hike, Canadian Wheat Imports Rise
Morocco raises taxes on luxury cars and increases Canadian wheat imports, impacting automotive and agriculture sectors.
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Business conditions in Morocco are mixed today. The luxury car tax hike affects the automotive sector, while increased Canadian wheat imports benefit agriculture. Traffic disruptions in Casablanca add logistical challenges.
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Regulation
Morocco hikes tax on luxury cars in 2027 budget
Morocco's 2027 finance bill introduces a tax increase on luxury cars priced over 40 million centimes, excluding VAT, Hespress reports. The tax on these vehicles will rise from 5% to 6% as part of the new fiscal measures. This change applies to all luxury vehicles registered for the first time in Morocco or imported into the country. The bill also includes exemptions for vehicles related to the 2030 World Cup, according to Agadir 24.
Impact Automotive importers and dealers face higher taxes on luxury vehicles, affecting pricing and sales strategies.
Watch The decree is due in the Journal Officiel on 1 November. · 1 November 2026
Sources: Agadir 24 ↗, Hespress ↗, Akhbarona ↗
Disruption
Traffic restrictions in Casablanca for marathon event
Traffic in Casablanca will be disrupted on Sunday, 25 October, due to the Crédit du Maroc Casablanca Marathon, yabiladi.com reports. Several major roads will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., affecting transportation and logistics operations in the city. The Association des Coureurs du Grand Casablanca has announced these measures to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
Impact Logistics and transport companies in Casablanca face temporary route closures, requiring adjustments in delivery schedules.
Sources: yabiladi.com ↗
Internal tension
Nothing significant reported today.
Safety & health
Nothing significant reported today.
Companies
Nothing significant reported today.
Markets
Nothing significant reported today.
Trade
Morocco increases Canadian wheat imports in August
Morocco has increased its imports of Canadian durum wheat, becoming one of the top destinations for Canadian exports in August 2026, according to bladi.net. This follows a previous 18% reduction in Canadian wheat shipments to Morocco. The Canadian government has raised its export forecasts for the new season, indicating a stronger trade relationship with Morocco.
Impact Agricultural importers and processors benefit from increased Canadian wheat imports, stabilizing supply chains.
Sources: bladi.net ↗
Politics
Nothing significant reported today.
Also today in Morocco
- ميلونشون يوجه تحذيرا للرئيس ماكرون — Hespress
- مشروع المالية.. 10 إجراءات ضريبية تؤثر على المواطن المغربي — Tanja7
- برشلونة تشتعل.. اضطرابات عنيفة في قلب كتالونيا على وقع موجة غضب شبابي تجتاح أوروبا — Akhbarona
- تفاصيل التدابير الضريبية الاستثنائية التي جاء بها مشروع مالية 2027 — Akhbarona
- احتجاجات طلابية تثير مخاوف ألمانية — Hespress
- Mondial 2030 : Le PLF 2027 instaure un régime fiscal dérogatoire pour l’organisation — La Vie Eco
- فوضى في قلب برشلونة .. أعمال تخريب واستنفار أمنى قبل ساعات من الكلاسيكو — hihi2
- أزمة المحروقات وضغط الأسعار: “جبهة إنقاذ سامير” تضع مصداقية الحكومة المغربية على المحك — Agadir 24
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