Economy
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 is accelerating an industrial shift in its southern regions by aligning large-scale green hydrogen projects with its national digital and artificial intelligence agenda. On 5 February 2026 in Rabat, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch signed preliminary land reservation agreements with national and......
Morocco’s entrepreneurial landscape is thriving, with an impressive tally of 92,232 new businesses registered by the end of October 2025, as reported by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). These numbers reflect the country’s unwavering momentum in the realms......
Dakhla – Sahara Cash, a key actor in proximity-based financial services in Morocco, has been recognized within the Performers – Taamine Iktissadi 2025 program, an initiative led by Wafa Assurance and deployed across the Wafacash network. This distinction positions Sahara Cash......
Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth base in Morocco, located in Rabat, starting April 2026. The new base will operate two aircraft and represents an investment of $200 million, offering 20 routes in summer 2026, including seven new connections to major European destinations such as Milan Bergamo,......
The European Union's ambassador to Morocco, Dimiter Tzantchev, hailed the "remarkable success" of Morocco-EU economic relations during a meeting with the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) in Casablanca. Speaking on Monday, Tzantchev highlighted the profound transformation......
Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Potable Water (ONEE) has announced the prequalification process for contractors to construct nearly 1,000 kilometers of ultra-high voltage transmission lines connecting Boujdour and Tensift. This ambitious project aims to enhance Morocco's national......
The Canary Islands’ active participation in Morocco's territorial development marks a significant shift in geopolitical dynamics, further isolating the Polisario Front. Once a recipient of Spain’s institutional backing, the separatist movement now faces a reality where former allies have......
Port Dakhla Atlantique, a transformative infrastructure project with an estimated cost of MAD 15 billion ($1.65 billion), is steadily progressing toward its goal of becoming a major hub for Atlantic trade. With 46% of construction completed, this ambitious megaproject is set to enhance Morocco’s......
The Morocco-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CCMI) was officially inaugurated in Rome on Wednesday, marking a milestone in bilateral economic cooperation between the two nations. This new institution aims to foster investment opportunities, promote trade exchanges, and serve as a strategic link between Moroccan......
Morocco’s Sahara region is emerging as a hub for American investment, with significant opportunities across key sectors, according to Gerard Philippeaux, Executive Director of the International Trade Coalition of Miami-Dade County. Speaking after a meeting with a Moroccan economic delegation in......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced an ambitious expansion of its domestic flight network, enhancing connectivity to Morocco’s southern provinces and supporting regional development. The new routes are part of a partnership with the regions of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, and Guelmin-Oued......
Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, has urged Belgian businesses to seize investment opportunities in Morocco’s southern provinces, emphasizing the region’s potential as a hub for development and cooperation within Africa. Speaking at a joint press conference with......
