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Morocco's Record-Breaking Tax Amnesty Draws $10 Billion in Undeclared Assets

Morocco's latest tax amnesty program has concluded with exceptional results, attracting declarations of MAD 100 billion ($10 billion) in previously undeclared assets. This historic achievement marks a twentyfold increase compared to the 2020 amnesty results, significantly surpassing the government's......

Morocco's Trade Strategy Takes Shape: 524 Proposals Chart Course for 2025-2026

Morocco is making significant strides in reshaping its foreign trade landscape, with 524 proposals now collected for its upcoming 2025-2026 foreign trade roadmap. Secretary of State Omar Hejira, who oversees foreign trade under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, revealed these developments during......

Moroccan Banks Announce Exceptional Year-End Weekend Operations for 2024

The Moroccan Professional Group of Banks (GPBM) has unveiled plans to keep banks open during the final weekend of 2024, marking a notable departure from standard banking hours. This exceptional measure, announced on Thursday, will see banks operating on December 28-29, 2024. The initiative is designed......

Morocco's Ambitious $4 Billion Airport Expansion Aims to Transform Travel Experience

Morocco is launching a comprehensive modernization of its airport infrastructure, with the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca at the forefront of this transformation. Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced a significant reduction in passenger waiting times from 45 to......

Major Logistics Hub Launches in Casablanca with $29.7 Million Investment

Building Logistics Services (BLS) has inaugurated a significant new logistics center in Casablanca's Tit Mellil district, marking a substantial investment of MAD 300 million ($29.79 million) in Morocco's infrastructure development. The newly established BLS Casa Hub spans an impressive 50,000......

Morocco Tops African Nations in Economic Appeal and Stability Rankings for 2024

Morocco has secured its position as Africa's most attractive investment destination, according to the Amadeus Institute's 2024 Africa Attractiveness and Stability Indices. The North African nation achieved a commanding score of 77.45 in attractiveness and 76.04 in stability, placing it first......

Former UK Ambassador Brings Diplomatic Expertise to Euros/Agency Africa’s Expansion in Casablanca  

Thomas Reilly, the former British ambassador to Morocco, has returned to the North African nation in a pivotal role as a senior consultant for Euros/Agency Africa. Tasked with guiding the group’s strategic growth, Reilly will focus on geopolitical analysis, government relations, and international......

French Group NGE Secures First Contract for Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Expansion

French construction group Nouvelles Générations d’Entrepreneurs (NGE) has announced its successful bid for Lot 3 of Morocco’s high-speed rail expansion project, linking Kenitra and Marrakech. This marks the company’s first railway contract in the country and aligns with......

Swedish Firm Trelleborg Breaks Ground on Aerospace Facility in Morocco

Trelleborg, a Swedish manufacturer of industrial machinery, commenced the construction of a new aerospace sealing systems factory in Nouaceur, a region in northwestern Morocco. The $10.2 million project is expected to create 150 to 200 jobs and aligns with Morocco's broader goals to integrate further......

Morocco’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 21.3%, Census Data Reveals

Unemployment in Morocco has surged to 21.3%, according to the latest findings from the country’s general population and housing census. This marks a notable increase from the 16.2% unemployment rate reported in the 2014 census, signaling a growing labor market challenge. Chakib Benmoussa, the High......

Morocco Reports 31% Rise in Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Cases in 2023

New trends include links to sports betting, pyramid schemes, and cryptocurrency transactions. The Moroccan Financial Intelligence Unit (ANRF) has documented a sharp 31.48% increase in cases of money laundering and terrorism financing in 2023, as revealed in its latest annual report. A total of 71 cases......

Marsa Maroc Secures €65 Million to Modernize Key Port Terminals

Marsa Maroc, the Moroccan port operator, has secured €65 million in financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize key port terminals in Morocco. This strategic partnership underscores Marsa Maroc's commitment to enhancing the country’s port infrastructure,......

SGTM Wins $200 Million Final Contract for Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Project

Morocco’s new high-speed rail will cut journey times between Tangier and Marrakech from seven hours to just 2 hours 45 minutes by 2029. Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) has awarded the eighth and final lot of civil engineering works for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line......