Economy



TGCC and SGTM secure $320 million contract for Casablanca's Grand Stadium

Morocco's construction powerhouses TGCC and SGTM have been awarded the second lot of the Grand Stade Hassan II project in Casablanca, a significant infrastructure initiative planned for Benslimane. The contract, valued at MAD 3.2 billion ($320 million), follows the conclusion of the tender process......

Air Nostrum expands summer routes between Spain and Morocco

Iberia’s regional airline boosts flights connecting Málaga, Tangier, and Casablanca Air Nostrum, the regional franchise of Iberia, has expanded its summer network with new routes linking Spain and Morocco. The airline now offers regular flights between Málaga and two major Moroccan......

Poultry prices surge in Morocco ahead of Eid Al Adha sacrifice cancellation

Morocco is witnessing a sharp increase in poultry prices as Eid Al Adha approaches. Scheduled for June 7, the celebration this year comes without its traditional animal sacrifice ritual, leading to a surge in demand for alternative meat options. In Casablanca, poultry prices have reached MAD 23 per......

Nigeria seeks investors for ambitious $25 billion gas pipeline to Morocco

Nigeria is actively courting international investors for the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, a strategic initiative designed to deliver natural gas to European markets. This ambitious infrastructure project spans 5,660 kilometers and aims to transport Nigerian gas via an undersea route......

Technopark and Plug and Play forge strategic partnership to boost Moroccan startups

Morocco took another significant step toward its digital-hub ambitions today as Technopark Morocco and Plug and Play Tech Center signed a strategic partnership at Technopark headquarters in Casablanca. The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform (MTNRA) and the Ministry of Economy and......

Glovo faces antitrust scrutiny in Morocco's food delivery market

The Competition Council of Morocco has officially notified GlovoApp Morocco of several grievances regarding alleged anticompetitive practices in the digital food ordering and delivery platform market. The notification follows an investigation initiated by the Council’s self-referral decision number......

Morocco's ambitious $1.2 billion bid to host Formula 1

Morocco is positioning itself to re-enter the arena of Formula 1 racing with an ambitious $1.2 billion project near Tangier. This initiative aims to end the continent's 32-year absence from the sport, as the last Formula 1 race on African soil took place in 1993. The proposed development is located......

Catalonian delegation embarks on three-day economic mission to Morocco

A delegation of Catalonian business leaders and officials begins a three-day economic mission to Morocco today. The visit, running from May 27 to 29, aims to strengthen economic and commercial relations between the northeastern Spanish region and the North African country. The mission is organized by......

OCP and SACE forge €365 million green financing partnership

OCP Group has officially announced a groundbreaking €365 million financing agreement with Italy’s export credit agency, SACE. This notable arrangement marks the first of its kind under OCP’s Green Finance Framework and represents a pioneering collaboration guaranteed by SACE’s......

EIB invests €70 million to enhance Morocco’s drinking water infrastructure

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €70 million financing contract with Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). This significant investment aims to bolster drinking water infrastructure across the nation, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized......

Catalan delegation conducts economic mission in Morocco from May 27 to 29

A delegation of economic and institutional representatives from Catalonia, located in northeastern Spain, will undertake a mission to Morocco from May 27 to 29 to strengthen commercial and economic ties with the Kingdom. Organized by the Confederation of Employers of Catalonia (FDT) in collaboration......

Morocco rises in African startup ecosystem rankings

Morocco has secured a spot in the top 10 African startup ecosystems, according to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 from American consulting firm StartupBlink. The ranking shows progress for the North African country, but also reveals barriers that still limit growth. Morocco recorded the......

Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline: A pivotal project for energy supply in Africa

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has prioritized the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline as a cornerstone of his administration's initiatives. Senator Jimoh Ibrahim announced this commitment during an executive session of the African Parliament Union held in Casablanca. The ambitious infrastructure......

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