Economy
Morocco’s continuing workforce training system is failing to reach the vast majority of businesses despite broad participation in its funding mechanism, according to a new assessment by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. The report warns that structural weaknesses are limiting access......
The artisan sector in Morocco has undergone a major structural shift with the creation of 272 professional corporations across the country under the framework of law 50.17. The initiative aims to formalize craft activities, improve organization within trades, and strengthen professional representation......
The Eurasian Economic Commission and Morocco have moved to reinforce their economic partnership during high-level talks held in Moscow. The meeting brought together Daniyar Imanaliev, minister responsible for integration and macroeconomics within the commission, and Morocco’s ambassador to Russia,......
In Casablanca Morocco, mobile payments expanded sharply over the past year as digital financial services gained wider adoption across consumers and businesses. Total transaction value reached MAD 3.9 billion, more than doubling compared with previous levels. The number of operations increased from 9.7......
Morocco is using preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup as a driver of economic transformation, aiming to attract investment, accelerate technology transfer, and expand industrial capacity. The strategy builds on growing international interest, with the United Kingdom emerging as a key partner in trade......
Morocco’s trade deficit widened sharply during the first four months of 2026, reaching MAD 127.04 billion, or about $13.7 billion, according to official foreign trade figures. The increase marks an 18.4 percent rise compared with the same period in the previous year. The gap reflects a faster expansion......
Rabat will host the GBB Investment Summit on June 9, bringing together regional and international investors to examine Morocco’s rapidly expanding investment environment, with particular attention on the real estate and hospitality sectors. The invitation-only event will take place at the Four......
Morocco's Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line has surpassed 30% completion, with the project remaining on schedule for delivery in September 2029, according to the country's Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh. The minister delivered the update before the House of Representatives......
Morocco has raised €2.25 billion through an international bond issuance, reinforcing its access to global capital markets as the country continues to finance large-scale infrastructure and development programs. The operation was split into two tranches with maturities set for 2034 and 2038, reflecting......
The Higher Council of the Judiciary and Morocco’s capital markets regulator signed a framework agreement in Rabat aimed at reinforcing coordination in financial oversight, legal training, and market integrity. The partnership seeks to align judicial and regulatory practices in response to the growing......
A leading Moroccan economist has called for a deep restructuring of the country’s tax system, arguing that current revenue patterns place disproportionate pressure on salaried workers while leaving large parts of economic activity under-taxed. The analysis focuses on personal income tax, corporate......
Morocco has approved large-scale energy projects totaling around 3,000 megawatts during the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant acceleration in the country’s power sector expansion. The announcement was made during a parliamentary session focused on national energy policy and investment......
Morocco’s lower house of parliament has approved a draft law aimed at reinforcing oversight and crisis management within the country’s banking sector. The legislation targets the legal framework governing credit institutions and the central bank, with a focus on improving early intervention......
