Economy

Fish landings from coastal and artisanal fisheries at the Port of Dakhla fell by 21% year-on-year by the end of August, totaling 65,600 tonnes, according to the National Fisheries Office (ONP). In terms of value, the landings reached 604.91 million dirhams, down from 639.83 million dirhams in August......

The Souss-Massa region will soon host a new National Institute of Social Action (INAS), a project that requires an investment of 150 million dirhams. This initiative is part of Morocco’s strategy to expand its network of social action institutes, with the goal of providing specialized training......

During the week of September 4–10, 2025, the Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.6% against the US dollar and 0.2% against the euro, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). No foreign exchange auction operations were conducted during this period, BAM noted in its weekly economic indicators bulletin. Official......

A new report, The Renewable Energy Investment Case for Africa, has praised Morocco’s NOOR Complex as a landmark achievement in Africa’s clean energy transition. The solar plant, located in Ouarzazate, has become a global model for harnessing renewable energy to reduce reliance on imports......

The Moroccan Secretariat of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries has announced the lifting of the ban on the harvesting and marketing of shellfish, including oysters, in the classified shellfish farming area of Lakraâ, located in the Boujdour region. According to an official statement, the Technical......

Morocco’s Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) has reported a landmark year for the country’s economy in 2024. The agency’s annual activity report, unveiled during its 10th Board of Directors meeting on September 10, 2025, highlighted significant advancements in attracting......

GPC Papier et Carton, a subsidiary of Ynna Holding and a leader in Morocco’s paper and corrugated cardboard packaging industry, has announced a significant investment of MAD 500 million ($55.56 million) to modernize its plant in Mohammedia. The upgrade aims to boost production capacity, adopt cutting-edge......

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......

The Moroccan mining group Managem announced that its revenue reached 4.42 billion dirhams (MMDH) in the first half of 2025, showing near stability compared to the same period in 2024. According to its financial communication, the second quarter revenue stood at 2.09 billion dirhams, down from 2.47 billion......

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,......