Economy
Morocco’s fuel distribution market remains under the tight control of nine major companies, which collectively generated a net profit of MAD 2.3 billion ($230 million) in 2024, according to a newly released report from the Competition Council. Despite signs of market diversification, these distributors......
Morocco has taken a major step toward transforming its aviation sector with the signing of a $3.7 billion agreement to upgrade and expand the country’s airport infrastructure. The deal, signed by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and the National Airports Authority (ONDA), outlines an ambitious five-year......
Morocco’s Industry and Trade Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has stirred debate by highlighting the vast wage disparity between Moroccan engineers and their European counterparts. While Moroccan engineers earn between €1,000 and €1,500 monthly, identical roles in Europe pay as much as €6,500.......
The number of bank cards in circulation in Morocco rose to 22.6 million in 2024, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual banking supervision report released by Bank Al-Maghrib. Despite this significant growth, cash withdrawals remain the main use of these......
Vantage Payment Systems (VPS), a licensed payment institution accredited by Bank Al-Maghrib, has announced a strategic partnership with American Express to strengthen digital payment services in Morocco. This collaboration marks the first time American Express cards will be accepted for e-commerce transactions......
Europe continued to dominate Morocco’s foreign trade in 2024, accounting for 62% of total trade volume, down slightly from 63.2% in 2023, according to the latest annual report by the Moroccan Office of Exchange. European countries provided 56.4% of Morocco’s imports and received 71.4% of......
As Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports surge in the Spanish market, discontent is rising among Spanish farmers who feel increasingly threatened by what they describe as unfair competition. In the greenhouses of Andalusia, a sense of frustration grows as shipments from Morocco climb steadily. In just......
Taking a vacation in Morocco is becoming a luxury fewer Moroccans can afford. What used to be a time for relaxation and travel—whether as a family, couple, or group of friends—has now become financially out of reach for many, including Moroccans living abroad. Once again this year, a growing......
Moroccan asset management firm Alphavest Capital and American aerospace giant Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create five aerospace excellence centers in Morocco. This strategic partnership aims to bolster the country’s position as a global leader in the aviation manufacturing......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national airline, has bolstered its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, delivered on July 15. This move is part of an ambitious modernization plan aimed at enhancing the carrier’s capacity and global reach. Expanding the fleet The delivery flight,......
Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is expected to generate more than 100,000 jobs annually while boosting the nation’s economic growth by 1.7%, announced Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah during the eighth Morocco Today Forum (MTF) in Rabat. Transformative......
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......
