Economy

Despite Morocco’s strong digital infrastructure and widespread mobile phone use, more than half of the adult population remains excluded from the official financial system, according to the World Bank’s Findex Global Database 2025, released this Wednesday. The report reveals that only 44%......

High-ranking officials and international organizations are praising Morocco’s stability and strategic reforms, positioning the country as a key partner in sectors ranging from infrastructure to renewable energy and aerospace. Morocco as a pillar of stability Naima Moutchou, Vice President of......

Kenitra, July 18, 2025 — Morocco is taking a major step forward in its automotive sector as Stellantis announces a significant €1.2 billion investment in its Kenitra plant, confirming the country’s growing role as a hub for sustainable and electric vehicle production. This investment......

Morocco’s OCP Group has achieved a landmark in water sustainability, completing the country’s longest water pipeline two years ahead of schedule. The 203-kilometer infrastructure transports desalinated water from Jorf Lasfar on the Atlantic coast to the phosphate-rich Khouribga region, addressing......

Morocco's electricity grid has witnessed a significant surge in demand, peaking at around 7.0 gigawatts on June 20, attributed to persistent heatwaves that have increased reliance on air conditioning. This figure represents a nearly 5% rise compared to 2024, according to Energy Transition Minister......

China is seeking to deepen its multisectoral collaboration with Morocco, positioning the North African country as a key entry point for expanding its influence across Africa. The partnership spans healthcare, trade, and technology, with both nations emphasizing shared goals for regional development and......

Morocco has made a significant stride in its industrial development with the inauguration of the expanded Stellantis plant in Kenitra. This €1.2 billion initiative is set to double the plant's production capacity, elevate local integration to 75% by 2030, and create 3,100 new direct jobs, solidifying......

Morocco has ranked 51st out of 60 countries in the 2025 Global Work-Life Balance Index, reflecting significant challenges in aligning working conditions with quality of life. The report, published by Remote, a global platform for remote employment, underscores systemic issues in the country’s labor......

Morocco and Niger have reinforced their partnership in the transportation and logistics sectors, with a focus on overcoming Niger’s geographic challenges as a landlocked nation. In a meeting held in Rabat, Morocco’s Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh hosted Niger’s Transport......

As of July 4, 2025, the total net assets under management by Moroccan mutual funds, known as OPCVM (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities), have surpassed 768.2 billion dirhams, marking a weekly increase of 5.29%, according to the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC). This......

While Moroccan families struggle to afford fish at local markets, one humble product is making waves across Europe: canned mackerel. Known locally as kabayla, this once “poor man’s fish” has become a highly sought-after export item, raising questions about food access and national priorities. In......

Situated just around 60 kilometers from the rapidly expanding industrial hub of Kénitra, Sidi Slimane is setting its sights on becoming a key player in the regional economic landscape. The city is preparing to launch a comprehensive feasibility study, both technical and financial, with the aim......

The Moroccan government has announced three significant improvements to the “Go Siyaha” program, aimed at maximizing its impact and creating more jobs within the tourism sector. The Ministry of Tourism, Craftsmanship, and Social and Solidarity Economy confirmed that these changes will come......