Economy
Morocco recorded a budget deficit of MAD 15.5 billion by the end of April 2026, widening from MAD 11.8 billion during the same period a year earlier as public spending continued to accelerate despite stronger tax collection. The latest public finance data showed that rising operating and investment expenditures......
Morocco is intensifying efforts to modernize its foreign trade sector by strengthening logistics infrastructure, improving transport coordination and accelerating digital transformation across commercial operations. Speaking in Casablanca during the closing session of the 10th edition of the Digital......
A new round of discussions has opened between Moroccan transport authorities and European institutions over visa access for professional truck drivers. The talks focus on long-standing administrative barriers that affect Moroccan logistics companies operating cross-border routes into Europe. Officials......
Bank of Africa signaled a broader transformation in Morocco’s banking sector when it rebranded from BMCE in 2020. The change reflected more than a new corporate identity. It illustrated the growing ambition of Moroccan financial institutions to position themselves as regional banking groups capable......
Fouzi Lekjaa said Morocco’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite mounting international instability and rising energy prices, as the government projects economic growth above 5.3% in 2026. Speaking before the House of Councillors in Casablanca, the minister said the first four months......
Morocco and the United States held the ninth session of their Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee in Rabat as both countries moved to strengthen commercial ties and address growing concerns over trade imbalances. The meeting brought together Moroccan Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour and officials......
Luxembourg's Economy Minister Lex Delles concluded a four-day economic mission to Morocco on May 7, wrapping up a visit that generated concrete cooperation leads in green finance, renewable energy, aerospace, and logistics. The mission, which ran from May 4 to 7, brought a delegation of 40 people......
Morocco's capital markets delivered an uneven performance in the first quarter of 2026, with March trading activity picking up sharply even as several key indicators remained in negative territory for the year. The contrast between rising transaction volumes and declining valuations reflects cautious......
Two of Morocco's most prominent retail groups have announced plans to merge, marking a significant consolidation in the country's distribution sector. Label'Vie S.A. and Retail Holding S.A. have formally disclosed their intention to combine through an absorption operation, creating a unified......
Morocco's labor market displayed pronounced regional disparities in the first quarter of 2026, with activity rates ranging from well above to significantly below the national average of 41.8%, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning. Six regions recorded participation rates......
Morocco's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Hakim Hajoui, traveled to Manchester on Friday to present the country's investment opportunities to a broad audience of British business leaders, in a meeting designed to deepen economic ties between the two nations. The event reflected a deliberate......
Morocco’s natural gas imports fell by 15.0% year‑on‑year in the first quarter of 2026, bringing volumes to 1.98 terawatt‑hours over the first three months of the year, according to data from the Washington‑based energy platform Attaqa. While the quarter began with a notable year‑on‑year......
Fuel prices in Morocco declined on May 1, marking the first drop after several months of continuous increases. Across multiple service stations, diesel prices fell by about one dirham per liter, while gasoline recorded a slightly larger decrease of around 1.10 dirhams. Average prices now stand near 14.50......
