Economy
The Moroccan market for non-performing loans may soon welcome a new specialized player. The IFC and the German group EOS are considering mobilizing up to €60 million to acquire depreciated assets from Moroccan banks, as the outstanding amount of non-performing loans exceeds 102 billion dirhams. The......
Morocco’s agricultural land is facing increasing pressure from drought, climate change, water scarcity and the degradation of natural resources, raising concerns about the long-term ability of soils to support food production. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has......
Morocco’s Nador West Med port is moving closer to its operational launch after Dutch shipping company WEC Lines announced plans to include the new facility in its regular container shipping network. The new service, known as ISS-PT, is scheduled to begin on September 10, 2026. It will connect......
Morocco has faced a significant increase in the cost of its energy imports as disruptions linked to the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz pushed fuel prices higher. According to energy-focused platform At-Taqa, the additional cost incurred by the Kingdom reached approximately $2.2 billion between......
Russia is showing a growing interest in Morocco's energy ambitions. In Rabat, its ambassador Igor Beliaev discusses cooperation prospects around liquefied natural gas and green hydrogen. This development comes as the Kingdom seeks to diversify its energy suppliers and strengthen its role as a regional......
With nearly 2.5 GW of installed solar capacity by 2026, Morocco confirms its status as one of the main hubs for solar energy in Africa. According to the report The take-off in African solar that official statistics can’t yet see, conducted by Ember and African Tech Future Lab, the Kingdom alone represents......
The Moroccan money market maintained a generally stable configuration during the week of August 17 to 19, 2026. This period, marked by two public holidays, occurred in a context of a significant slowdown in inflation, which fell to -0.6% year-on-year by the end of July, according to an analysis published......
In response to the increasing pressure on water resources, young companies in Marrakech are developing solutions aimed at making infrastructure smarter and more efficient. Supported by the National Initiative for Human Development, Smarttanx is transforming data into management tools for hydraulic installations. When......
Moroccan airports continue their growth momentum. By the end of July 2026, they welcomed 22,282,997 passengers, representing an increase of 8.77% compared to the first seven months of 2025, according to the latest statistics from the National Office of Airports (ONDA).This evolution reflects the positive......
The Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region continues its entrepreneurial momentum. According to data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property, 616 businesses were created in the first five months of 2026, with a clear predominance of commercial activities and sole proprietorships. An Ongoing......
The entrepreneurial dynamic continues in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. By the end of May 2026, 5,712 new businesses were established there, according to the latest data published by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC).These new businesses consist of 4,614 legal entities......
Morocco occupies a unique position in the latest analysis by the International Monetary Fund regarding structural reforms that could support the growth of major African economies. Among the eight countries of the African Union examined, the Kingdom is the only one whose budgetary policy reforms are not......
Nador continues to strengthen its position on the map of international industrial investments. The Chinese group Daosheng Tianhe has commenced the construction of its first production unit outside of China in the region, with a project dedicated to the manufacture of epoxy resins for various industrial......
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