Economy
Moroccan tourism continues to expand in 2026, firmly establishing itself as one of the main drivers of economic growth in the Kingdom. Despite an international environment marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and disruptions in air travel, the sector is recording solid performances......
The hospitality innovation summit Morocco gathered more than 500 senior decision makers in Rabat on 10 and 11 June. The event focused on the rapid expansion of the country’s hotel sector as Morocco prepares for major international tourism demand linked to 2030. The summit took place at a key moment......
Morocco has inaugurated a new aerospace production facility developed by Swedish engineering group Trelleborg at the MidParc industrial zone near Casablanca. The investment is valued at nearly MAD 130 million, or around $13 million, and focuses on manufacturing sealing systems for the aviation and aerospace......
Morocco received a delegation of 31 Egyptian companies from the food, printing, and packaging sectors in a move aimed at expanding commercial cooperation and strengthening bilateral trade links. The mission focused on identifying investment opportunities and building partnerships within Morocco’s......
Morocco has introduced new customs facilitation measures for Moroccans residing abroad ahead of Operation Marhaba 2026. The changes target returning nationals during the annual summer transit period and focus on easing administrative procedures and increasing financial thresholds for exemptions. The......
Morocco’s economy is expected to expand by 5% in 2026 after an estimated growth rate of 4.6% in 2025, supported by a recovery in agricultural production and continued investment in major infrastructure projects. The latest economic outlook projects that growth will moderate to 3.9% in 2027 but......
Aya Gold and Silver has announced new high grade silver intercepts from its Zgounder mine in Morocco. The results come from an ongoing drilling program focused on deeper exploration zones and areas surrounding current mining operations. The company said the findings reinforce the continuity of mineralization......
Morocco’s direct housing assistance program has exceeded 105,000 beneficiaries since its launch in 2024, with young people under the age of 40 making up more than half of recipients. The initiative aims to expand access to homeownership by providing direct financial support to eligible buyers across......
Morocco's Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line has surpassed 30% completion, with the project remaining on schedule for delivery in September 2029, according to the country's Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh. The minister delivered the update before the House of Representatives......
Morocco and Indonesia have formalized a bilateral agreement to mutually recognize halal certification systems, a move designed to ease trade flows and expand access for Moroccan exporters to one of the world’s largest halal consumer markets. The agreement focuses on aligning certification standards......
Moroccan researchers are developing new insulation materials from argan tree by-products as the country expands efforts to connect environmental sustainability with rural economic development. The initiative gained attention during the 8th International Argan Tree Congress held in Essaouira from May......
Morocco and South Korea are advancing toward a significant deepening of their bilateral economic relationship, with both countries agreeing to explore the early launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The move signals a deliberate effort by Rabat to diversify its international......
China's decision to eliminate import duties on goods from 53 African countries, effective May 1, has handed Morocco's argan oil industry a direct route into one of the world's largest consumer markets. Producers in the country's arid southwest are positioning the sector for what they......
