Economy



Casablanca Stock Exchange launches support program for 30 industrial companies

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 records 65,754 new businesses in the first seven months of 2025

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 strengthens economic ties with India, focuses on trade and industrial cooperation

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’s crypto paradox: bitcoin thrives despite a national ban

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 secures ZPMC partnership to modernize Casablanca and Nador West Med terminals

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......

Morocco’s Fluoralpha secures MAD 1 billion financing to power a new fluorine era

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......

Casablanca port development reinforces Morocco’s global maritime ambitions

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......

Central African Republic secures $9 billion investment with Morocco’s support

The President of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadéra, praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI for his instrumental role in facilitating a landmark investment roundtable in Casablanca, which secured $9 billion in commitments to fund CAR’s National Development Plan (NDP)......

Moscow-Morocco trade surges 73% as Russian exporters target North Africa

Trade between Moscow and Morocco has surged by 73% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reflecting a major expansion of Russian economic activities in North Africa. Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow City Government and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial......

Morocco unveils $5 million Taza station to strengthen rail connectivity

The National Railways Office (ONCF) and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics inaugurated the new Taza railway station, a $5 million project designed to expand Morocco’s rail network and enhance regional connectivity. The development is part of a broader national effort to modernize infrastructure......

Morocco’s elite graduates prioritize government careers for stability and impact

Morocco’s top graduates are shifting their career focus, favoring government positions over private sector roles. A recent survey of over 1,000 graduates from leading universities and business schools revealed that job stability and prestige are now the primary career drivers, replacing the entrepreneurial......

Casablanca stock exchange starts strong as MASI gains 0.24%

The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) opened today on a positive trajectory, continuing its steady upward trend. The benchmark MASI index climbed 0.24% to reach 20,193.98 points, signaling continued investor confidence in the Moroccan market. The MASI 20 index, which tracks the 20 most liquid companies......

DP World launches new maritime route linking Morocco to Northern Europe

DP World, the Dubai-based global port operator, has announced the launch of a new maritime route connecting Morocco with the United Kingdom and Northern Europe. The service, named "Atlas," is set to reshape trade logistics between the regions by offering faster, eco-friendly transportation......

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