Economy
In a significant stride towards enhancing its road infrastructure, Morocco has set an ambitious target to upgrade 67% of its roads to optimal condition by 2027. This initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, aims to address regional disparities and improve overall......
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......
The Moroccan government, led by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, has approved 56 investment projects valued at 134 billion Moroccan dirhams ($13.4 billion), signaling a robust commitment to economic development and employment generation. Strategic Investment Breakdown During the sixth session of......
A groundbreaking joint venture between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates is set to revolutionize the renewable energy landscape, with a massive $25 billion investment in green hydrogen and ammonia production in Dakhla, southern Morocco. Strategic Investment Overview The renewable energy company......
During a recent visit to the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, the French ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, led a high-level delegation to reaffirm France's active support for the socio-economic and cultural development of this southern Moroccan region. This visit exemplifies France’s......
In a significant diplomatic outreach, Morocco's ambitious Atlantic Initiative was showcased in Drummondville, Quebec, highlighting the kingdom's strategic vision for intercontinental cooperation. The event, part of the 5th Moroccan Cultural Day, underscored Morocco's pivotal role in fostering......
Morocco is set to make a significant leap in its renewable energy capacity, with plans to double green power output in its southern provinces by 2027. This ambitious project, estimated at $2.1 billion, is part of the country's preparation to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. The......
The Phosboucraa Foundation, established in 2014, has emerged as a significant force for sustainable socio-economic development across Morocco's southern provinces in the Western Sahara. According to its 2023 annual report, the foundation's initiatives have benefited over 200,000 individuals,......
Morocco is spearheading an ambitious initiative to reshape Europe-Africa relations, according to former French Member of the European Parliament Florence Kuntz. In a recent article published by Africapresse.paris, Kuntz highlighted King Mohammed VI's Atlantic initiative as a potential game-changer......
In a significant move to bolster water security, the Moroccan city of Dakhla has allocated nearly MAD 250 million ($25 million) for projects aimed at enhancing its potable water supply and wastewater management systems. This substantial investment was announced during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary......
In an era where infrastructure serves as the backbone of socio-economic development, Morocco has embarked on a transformative journey with the ambitious Tiznit-Dakhla expressway project. Launched by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Green March, this monumental endeavor......
In a comprehensive report, the Spanish news agency EFE has shed light on Morocco's ambitious efforts to transform the Sahara region into a formidable industrial hub through the implementation of large-scale projects. Among the most prominent initiatives are the Atlantic Port of Dakhla and the Tzenguiz-Dakhla......
In a thought-provoking address at a conference organized by Bank Al-Maghrib in Dakhla, Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, delivered a scathing critique of the protectionist practices employed by certain Western nations. These countries, while championing free competition and economic integration,......
