Economy
A delegation of Catalonian business leaders and officials begins a three-day economic mission to Morocco today. The visit, running from May 27 to 29, aims to strengthen economic and commercial relations between the northeastern Spanish region and the North African country. The mission is organized by......
OCP Group has officially announced a groundbreaking €365 million financing agreement with Italy’s export credit agency, SACE. This notable arrangement marks the first of its kind under OCP’s Green Finance Framework and represents a pioneering collaboration guaranteed by SACE’s......
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €70 million financing contract with Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). This significant investment aims to bolster drinking water infrastructure across the nation, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized......
The signing of the partnership French retail group Casino and Moroccan multi-sector company H&S Invest Holding announced on Monday a new partnership to bring Casino’s brands to Morocco. The first stores are expected to open in 2026. The two companies stated that the goal is to open more than......
Morocco has secured a spot in the top 10 African startup ecosystems, according to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 from American consulting firm StartupBlink. The ranking shows progress for the North African country, but also reveals barriers that still limit growth. Morocco recorded the......
Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Bouari, recently unveiled a comprehensive national program designed to rejuvenate the country's livestock sector, which has suffered from ongoing drought and climate variability. This initiative represents a significant governmental effort to support......
Morocco and the African Development Bank are strengthening their strategic collaboration to accelerate key development initiatives through an ambitious portfolio review of €2.9 billion in structural investments. This review aims to optimize the effectiveness of 32 ongoing projects while ensuring......
The Moroccan Government Council recently reviewed two pivotal cooperation agreements signed with Saudi Arabia, signifying a significant advancement in judicial collaboration between the two nations. Signed on November 13, 2024, in Riyadh, these agreements were presented by Morocco’s Minister of......
Morocco has unveiled a bold plan to more than double its power generation capacity by 2030, aligning energy goals with its upcoming role as co-host of the FIFA World Cup. The move signals a strategic pivot toward renewables as the country targets energy independence and sustainability. Energy Transition......
Platts, a member of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has announced significant modifications to its free on board (FOB) Morocco phosphate rock pricing assessment methodology, set to take effect on July 3. This initiative aims to better align with the existing structure of Morocco's phosphate market,......
Morocco has secured the fourth position worldwide for Schengen visa applications in 2024, following only China, India, and Turkey in the global ranking, according to recent data. SchengenVisaInfo reveals that 11,716,723 Schengen visa applications were submitted to EU countries in 2024, marking a 13.5%......
Morocco is determined to address critical energy and water challenges, leading the way towards strong water and electricity sovereignty. A powerful consortium, including the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, TAQA Morocco, and NAREVA, has formalized three agreements with the Moroccan government and the National......
Morocco aims to export 3,000 vehicles yearly to the Egyptian market, according to Egypt-Morocco Business Council President Nizar Abu Ismail. This initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to rebalance trade between the two countries, he noted in an interview with Al Borsa News. Abu Ismail highlighted......
