Economy
Morocco has achieved a historic milestone in its agricultural sector, exporting 745,000 tons of tomatoes during the 2024/25 season, a record-breaking figure despite challenges posed by drought and labor shortages. This achievement solidifies Morocco’s position as the third-largest tomato exporter......
Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, has firmly defended the nation’s food import controls following accusations from the Popular Party (PP) of tolerating “unfair competition” from Moroccan agricultural exports. During a parliamentary session,......
Moroccan jewelers are preparing to launch a gold import company under the leadership of the Moroccan Federation of Jewelers. This initiative seeks to combat the dominance of the informal market and establish a more regulated and stable gold industry in Morocco. Tackling informality in the gold sector The......
Trade between Moscow and Morocco has surged by 73% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reflecting a major expansion of Russian economic activities in North Africa. Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow City Government and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial......
Aya Gold & Silver has announced the discovery of a potential new gold zone in Morocco, further advancing its exploration efforts in the country. The Canadian mining company revealed on Monday that the find was made at the Asirem site, located west of the Boumadine corridor. Aya described the area......
Morocco continues to assert itself as one of the leading startup ecosystems in the MENA region, maintaining its top-four position in August 2025, even as regional startup funding saw a significant contraction. According to Wamda, investment across the MENA region dropped sharply by 57%, falling from......
The National Railways Office (ONCF) and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics inaugurated the new Taza railway station, a $5 million project designed to expand Morocco’s rail network and enhance regional connectivity. The development is part of a broader national effort to modernize infrastructure......
Bangladesh has approved new proposals to import significant quantities of fertilizers from Morocco, aiming to ensure a seamless supply of agricultural inputs ahead of the upcoming cultivation season. The move strengthens the strategic partnership between the two countries in agricultural development. Major......
Morocco’s trade relations with Israel have surged, with the North African nation exporting $141.55 million worth of goods to Israel in 2024, according to UN COMTRADE data. This comes despite widespread protests within Morocco against normalization with Israel, in light of the ongoing humanitarian......
Rabat, September 11, 2025 – Morocco has introduced a new digital system to manage professional scholarships, aiming to streamline processes, ensure transparency, and speed up payments for trainees across the country. A tripartite agreement was signed in Rabat between the Ministry of Economic Inclusion,......
Business leaders in Morocco’s non-financial market services sector predict robust growth for the third quarter of 2025, with 41% expecting increased activity and 37% forecasting stable conditions, according to a report by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Promising growth across key industries The......
Morocco has solidified its position as a leading supplier of watermelons to the European Union despite escalating concerns over its water scarcity. New data reveals the North African nation as the EU's second-largest watermelon exporter, trailing only Spain. According to agriculture-focused platform......
Morocco’s top graduates are shifting their career focus, favoring government positions over private sector roles. A recent survey of over 1,000 graduates from leading universities and business schools revealed that job stability and prestige are now the primary career drivers, replacing the entrepreneurial......
