Ibtissam Harjiss

From Tangier the White to the Dakhla lagoon, I traverse the country to uncover projects reshaping the Moroccan landscape. Combining legal expertise and architectural insight, I decode for Silicon Valley the challenges of purchasing in the Medina as well as the new sustainable construction standards, offering our readers a clear and secure perspective on investment in Morocco.
130 Articles

PropTech: How data is transforming property valuation in Morocco

How much is an apartment worth in Casablanca, Rabat or Marrakech? The question seems simple.

Real estate in China, more than 90% of Chinese people are said to own their home

On Chinese social media, a particular format has become popular. Young buyers post “before-and-after” videos of their new…

How to start a real estate agency in Morocco

The real estate agent profession is attracting an increasing number of entrepreneurs in Morocco, driven by the digitalization…

$10 billion to put all of Morocco on the rails

Some construction projects change an economy, and others first change the way a country sees itself.

Artificial intelligence in Moroccan universities

Artificial intelligence in Moroccan universities, 3 issues I can no longer ignore

How to open a convertible account in Morocco: A step-by-step guide

Every year, financial transfers from Moroccans living abroad flow into the Kingdom's economy on a scale that goes…

Nador port worries Spain and Algeria

A scene has been circulating over the past few days on Moroccan social media: a ship docking at…

Google Maps does not consider Ceuta and Melilla to be Spanish

The fact sits in plain view for anyone who opens a digital map. Where Spain's borders with Portugal…

Algeria is investing heavily to undermine Morocco online

In today's digital space, rivalries between neighboring states often extend well beyond traditional diplomatic channels.

Ceuta and Melilla, the 1975 UN dossier that the UN has never closed

A diplomatic document dating back half a century is reigniting the debate over the status of Ceuta and…

Dropshipping in Morocco: Is It Still an Opportunity or a Dead End?

Dropshipping in Morocco is no longer the fast lane to easy money that Instagram stories were selling you…

Shopping: Morocco Mall vs Anfaplace — Which one should you choose in Morocco?

Morocco Mall or Anfaplace, that's the question I get asked every single time a friend passing through Casablanca…

The Fall of Airbnb: Everything You Need to Know About This Economic Thriller

Discover why the fall of Airbnb seems inevitable. Between strict regulations and host betrayal, we analyze the reasons…

Real Estate: What is the most expensive neighborhood in Morocco?

Discover the most expensive neighborhood in Morocco and the secrets of luxury real estate. Price analysis in Casablanca,…

The True History of Silicon Valley Explained

Discover the true history of Silicon Valley explained. From Stanford to AI giants, dive into the technological epic…