Economy
For Moroccan businesses operating globally, whether exporting products to Europe, importing from South America, or freelancing for international clients, navigating traditional banking systems can be fraught with challenges. Outdated processes, hefty fees, and unfavorable exchange rates often hinder......
Approximately 1,000 new buses will be delivered between the end of October and early November as part of the first phase of the National Urban Public Transport by Bus Program (2025–2029), according to Younes El Kasmi, Governor and Director of Urban Mobility and Transport at......
The public housing and urban development holding, Al Omrane, is embarking on an extensive modernization of its commercial and marketing functions. This initiative aims to optimize customer acquisition, retention, and debt recovery while establishing a cohesive brand architecture and a more efficient......
Morocco’s government will revise its upcoming national budget to prioritize spending on health and education, aiming to address deep-rooted social disparities and respond to growing public discontent. The announcement comes after weeks of nationwide protests led by young Moroccans demanding better......
Morocco is consolidating its position as a key strategic partner for Türkiye in accessing Africa’s fast-growing markets. During the fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) held in Istanbul, Morocco’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, reaffirmed......
The Dakhla Atlantic Port is emerging as one of Morocco’s flagship projects, set to transform the economic landscape of the southern provinces. At the Morocco–France Economic Forum, held on October 9 in Dakhla, participants unanimously highlighted its strategic role in strengthening trade......
Morocco has been recognized as a global leader in trade digitalization and facilitation by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its 2025 Review of Maritime Transport. The accolade comes thanks to PORTNET, Morocco’s electronic single window for port and trade operations,......
French transport giant Alstom has secured a €260 million contract to upgrade the railway line connecting Kenitra and Settat, marking a major milestone in Morocco’s ongoing rail sector transformation. The deal, signed with a consortium that includes Alstom, INEO Rail, and INEOLUM, will see......
Morocco’s Tanger Med Port has reaffirmed its stature as one of the world’s most efficient container ports, ranking fifth in the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), jointly published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. However, the port has ceded its long-held......
Morocco’s annual inflation rate dropped to 0.3% in August 2025, down from 0.5% in July, marking the lowest rate since April 2024, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This reflects an ongoing easing of price pressures, despite notable increases in specific consumer costs. Consumer......
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), led by its president Chakib Alj, is undertaking a high-level economic mission to Mexico from September 22 to 25, 2025. Organized in close collaboration with the Embassy of Morocco in Mexico City, the visit aims to strengthen economic and trade......
Brussels has allocated over €300 million to fund Morocco’s Nador West Med (NWM), a strategic deep-water port near the Strait of Gibraltar, triggering alarm among Spanish ports. Modeled after the successful Tanger Med, the €730 million project is set to begin operations by 2030, positioning......
Morocco has solidified its position as a key player in the global automotive sector, with production figures reaching an impressive one million vehicles in 2025. This milestone places the country among the world’s top fifteen automotive manufacturers and establishes it as Africa’s leading......
