Economy



Morocco’s ports intensify the race for Mediterranean maritime leadership

Morocco’s rapidly expanding port infrastructure is reshaping competition around the Strait of Gibraltar, as the country strengthens its position in Mediterranean shipping while Spanish ports face growing pressure from European carbon regulations and rising compliance costs. At the center of this......

FATF urges Morocco to strengthen oversight of crypto-related activities

Morocco’s ban on cryptocurrencies may no longer be sufficient on its own to shield the financial system from the risks associated with virtual assets. International standards increasingly require countries not only to restrict unauthorized activity but also to demonstrate that they can identify,......

Allianz Trade highlights resilience of Moroccan sectors amid global risks

Morocco's economy has shown a degree of resilience despite continued uncertainty in the global economy, with none of the 18 sectors assessed in Allianz Trade's latest risk classification placed in the high-risk category. The company's new Global Sector Risk Atlas highlights significant differences......

Morocco ranks as North Africa’s most attractive economy

Morocco has emerged as the most attractive economy in North Africa, according to the 2026 Global Attractiveness Ranking published by The European House – Ambrosetti, a European consulting and strategic research centre. The kingdom ranked 84th out of 146 countries assessed, placing it ahead of......

Morocco emerges as a new competitor for Italy’s automotive industry

Morocco is increasingly becoming part of the strategic debate surrounding Europe’s automotive industry, as Italian manufacturers warn that upcoming European industrial policies could unintentionally strengthen competition from production hubs outside the European Union. Roberto Vavassori, president......

Morocco and Hong Kong strengthen strategic cooperation to combat corruption

Morocco and Hong Kong have taken a new step toward strengthening cooperation in the fight against corruption by signing two memoranda of understanding between their respective anti-corruption institutions. The agreements were concluded on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, bringing......

From Tangier to Europe, Morocco strengthens its position as an industrial hub

Morocco is strengthening its role as a key industrial and logistics platform for European markets, as companies increasingly look for production bases that combine geographic proximity, competitive costs and efficient transport infrastructure. The country's industrial transformation is extending......

Morocco’s Oriental region emerges as a promising new international tourism destination

Morocco’s Oriental region is positioning itself as an emerging international tourism destination, drawing attention to its Mediterranean coastline, natural landscapes and growing range of leisure and sporting activities. The region’s coastal stretch extends for roughly 200 kilometers between......

IFC plans €60 million entry into Morocco’s distressed debt market

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is preparing to enter Morocco’s distressed debt market through a joint investment platform with Germany’s EOS Group, in a project that could mobilize up to €60 million. The initiative, known as “DARP NPL EOS Morocco,” would establish......

US aerospace exports to Morocco surpass $1 billion in first seven months of 2026

Trade in aerospace products between Morocco and the United States has expanded significantly in 2026, with US exports in the aerospace category exceeding $1 billion during the first seven months of the year. The increase highlights the growing industrial and technological links between the two countries. According......

LASOBIO invests 100 million dirhams in a new industrial unit in Morocco

LASOBIO takes a significant step in its industrial development with the inauguration of a platform dedicated to the production of dietary supplements, cosmetic products, and functional beverages. Located in the industrial zone of Had Soualem, Casablanca, this infrastructure represents an investment of......

Abdellatif Jouahri ranks among the world’s top 25 central bank governors

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has been named among the world’s 25 highest-rated central bank governors for 2026 by US financial magazine Global Finance, highlighting Morocco’s monetary authority on the international stage. Jouahri received an A- grade in the magazine’s......

Morocco Strengthens Its Position as Spain's Top Supplier of Fruits and Vegetables

Morocco is solidifying its place in the Spanish agricultural landscape. In the first six months of 2026, the Kingdom maintained its position as the leading supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to Spain in value, with 950 million euros in exports, equivalent to approximately 10.3 billion dirhams. According......

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