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News, guides and insights
Discover the latest insights, practical guides and updates about business, trade, logistics and collaboration between the Netherlands and Morocco.
Categories
Beauty & Health
In this category you’ll find blogs about beauty, personal care, and wellbeing, with attention to both products and lifestyle.
-Beauty and personal care products from Morocco.
-Health, wellness, and natural care.
-Trends, tips, and practical information around beauty and lifestyle.
9 articles
Construction & Interior
Posts about construction, renovation, and interior projects in an international context.
Typical topics:
- materials (tiles, wood, natural stone), finishing, and quality checks
- quotes, planning, contractors, and execution
- interior solutions for homes, hospitality, and office spaces.
15 articles
Culture
Posts that provide cultural context for doing business and collaborating.
You’ll find:
- business etiquette, communication, and expectations
- cultural differences in decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-building
- practical examples to prevent misunderstandings.
22 articles
Entrepreneurship
Posts about entrepreneurship and improving or building a business in an international context.
You’ll find:
- starting up, scaling, operations, and processes
- pricing, risk, contracts, and practical approaches
- working with partners and building long-term relationships.
10 articles
Food & Agriculture
Posts about food, agriculture, and supply chains from farm to consumer.
Topics include:
- sourcing, quality, certifications, and food safety
- seasons, cultivation, processing, and packaging
- import/export, logistics, and working with producers.
11 articles
General
This category contains broad, practical posts that don’t fit a single sector.
You’ll find topics such as:
- working together between the Netherlands/Belgium and Morocco
- basic guidance on trade, communication, and ways of working
- general updates and explanations of the platform and approach.
25 articles
Industry & Metalworking
Posts about manufacturing, industrial supply chains, and metalworking (from sheet metal to assembly).
You’ll find:
- processes, tolerances, materials, and quality standards
- quotes, prototyping, batch production, and lead times
- collaboration between buyers, factories, and logistics partners.
11 articles
Information Technology
Posts about digital solutions and IT in an international B2B setting.
Common topics:
- websites, platforms, and e-commerce
- integrations, automation, and data
- security, privacy, and practical implementation and maintenance tips.
1 articles
Plastics & Composites
Posts about plastics and composites in manufacturing and real-world applications.
You’ll find:
- material selection, properties, and quality control
- production processes, tooling, and finishing
- applications in industry, construction, interiors, and consumer products.
7 articles
Private Label
Posts about developing private label products—from concept to market.
You’ll find:
- product development, packaging, and brand positioning
- supplier selection, quality agreements, and production
- labeling, claims, documentation, and go-to-market steps.
9 articles
Real Estate
Posts about real estate—living, investing, and property development.
You’ll find:
- buying/renting, location choices, and due diligence
- renovation, property management, and cost structures
- practical points for collaboration and execution.
10 articles
Textiles & Crafts
Posts about textiles, fashion, and crafted goods, with a focus on quality and collaboration.
Topics include:
- materials, finishing, sizing, and quality control
- production (small runs and series), lead times, and logistics
- craftsmanship, design, and working with makers and workshops.
12 articles
Tourism
Posts about tourism, travel, and hospitality with a business perspective.
You’ll find:
- destinations, seasons, and opportunities for entrepreneurs
- hotels, restaurants, and services
- practical tips on planning, quality, and working with local partners.
32 articles
Transport
Posts about transport and logistics in international trade.
Topics include:
- routes, lead times, and choosing road, sea, or air freight
- documents, customs, Incoterms, and risks
- working with carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouses.
5 articles
All blogs
The Chellah necropolis in Rabat a melting pot of dynasties
Chellah in Rabat is a Merinid necropolis built on the ruins of the Roman city of Sala Colonia. Gardens, storks, monuments and cultural events.
4 February 2026 • 8 minutes read
Stories of Tangier: trade, artists and hidden cityscapes
Tangier feels African, Mediterranean and international at once. In this guide, discover the culture, history and architecture that make the city so layered—from kasbah and medina to modern boulevards.
4 February 2026 • 4 minutes read
The complete sourcing checklist: from first call to a reliable supplier
Finding a supplier is not hard — finding a reliable one is. This reusable sourcing checklist guides you step by step from first intake to a supplier who can deliver consistently, with clear documentation, measurable quality, and manageable risks.
4 February 2026
Starting a business in Morocco as a Dutch entrepreneur: complete step-by-step plan, costs and pitfalls (2026)
Do you want to do business in Morocco but feel overwhelmed by paperwork, language barriers and “where do I even start”? In this guide you get a practical step-by-step plan (from business name to registrations), the most common problems and how to avoid them — including why a local contact person often makes the difference between weeks of delay or a smooth start.
31 January 2026
Ramadan in Morocco: from crescent moon to Eid — a complete guide for understanding and cooperation
Ramadan in Morocco is more than “not eating and drinking during the day”. It is a month that shapes daily rhythm, social life, opening hours and even business appointments. If you work between Europe and Morocco, it helps greatly to understand how Ramadan begins (with the moon), how the days unfold, and how Eid closes the month. Below I take you through it from start to finish — with lots of detail.
30 January 2026
Logistics and transport between the Netherlands and Morocco: routes, lead times and key considerations
Logistics between the Netherlands and Morocco is well manageable, but it requires choices: road vs sea vs air, which port/route, and how you handle customs, planning and peak pressure. Below is a practical, up-to-date overview to help you set up the right logistics faster.
30 January 2026
Opportunities in Morocco’s IT sector: where to find them and how to organize collaboration without noise?
Morocco offers many opportunities for IT collaboration: from software teams to support, data and cybersecurity. The upside can be significant, but the risks often sit in unclear expectations and weak follow-up. MAROQ helps parties sharpen agreements and keep cooperation manageable.
29 January 2026
Investing in Real Estate in Morocco is it a good plan?
Morocco attracts investors with growing cities, tourism and relatively attractive rental yields. But whether it is a “good plan” depends on location, rental model (long-term vs short-stay), legal checks and realistic costs.
28 January 2026
Ten good reasons to do metal production in Morocco
Outsourcing or scaling metal production to Morocco can be attractive, but it stands or falls with clear communication. In this article, MAROQ lists ten practical reasons and explains how to prevent misunderstandings through expectations, agreements and follow-up.
28 January 2026
The power of Moroccan organic cosmetics for skin and hair
Moroccan organic cosmetics focus on pure ingredients like argan oil, ghassoul, rose water and savon beldi. Discover what they do, how to use them and what to look for in certifications.
27 January 2026 • 7 minutes read