Economy
Morocco’s National Investment Commission (CNI) has approved 250 investment projects totaling MAD 414 billion, during nine sessions held so far, announced Karim Zidane, Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, Convergence, and Evaluation of Public Policies, on Tuesday before the House of Councillors. Responding......
Morocco’s leading urban centers are gaining prominence as some of Africa’s priciest rental markets, underscoring significant shifts in the continent’s housing dynamics. Recent data from Numbeo, a global cost-of-living database, places three Moroccan cities among the 20 most expensive......
Former French Minister of Economy, Industrial Renewal, and Digital Affairs Arnaud Montebourg called for stronger strategic partnerships between France and Morocco, highlighting their shared history, mutual interests, and potential to shape a “winning North-South strategy.” Speaking at a debate......
Morocco is taking decisive steps to strengthen environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, reflecting a growing national commitment to responsible business and sustainability. As global focus on ethical corporate conduct intensifies, new regulations and studies highlight how Moroccan firms......
As Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, the event brings more than just athletic anticipation. It presents a rare opportunity for the nation to accelerate its green transition while addressing large-scale infrastructure needs. Policymakers, investors, and......
Morocco solidified its position as a global aerospace hub at the 8th edition of Aerospace Meetings Casablanca, which concluded on October 2. The three-day summit, held in Nouaceur, Casablanca, drew over 1,000 participants and facilitated more than 4,500 business meetings, highlighting the nation’s......
The Casablanca Stock Exchange has launched a new support program aimed at high-potential industrial companies. The initiative seeks to train, mentor, and facilitate these companies’ access to capital market financing. The program is a joint effort between the Casablanca Stock Exchange, the Ministry......
Morocco registered 65,754 newly created businesses between January and July 2025, according to the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). The new entities include 47,138 legal persons and 18,616 natural persons, the office noted in its latest business creation report. By sector,......
Morocco’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, has called for expanding economic and trade relations with India, emphasizing the importance of a strategic and mutually beneficial partnership. Speaking at the “Business Opportunities in India and West Asia” forum in New......
Morocco banned cryptocurrency transactions in 2017, but the sector has continued to grow under the radar. A new law in development may finally regulate the industry, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to digital currencies. A firm stance on crypto In November 2017, Morocco’s......
Marsa Maroc has finalized a major agreement with Chinese manufacturing giant ZPMC to supply 18 next-generation container gantries, as part of its strategic push to enhance Moroccan port infrastructure under its “Marsa 2030” vision. The deal was concluded during a meeting in Casablanca between......
Casablanca is set to play host to one of the most ambitious industrial transformations in Morocco’s recent history. On September 21, 2025, INNOVX announced that its subsidiary Fluoralpha has secured over one billion dirhams (USD 110 million) in strategic financing from Bank of Africa, paving the......
Morocco has unveiled transformative upgrades to the Casablanca Port Complex, part of a strategic vision to bolster its international maritime stature while enhancing economic and tourism potential. The project, inaugurated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, reflects the country’s efforts to position......
