Economy
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......
Launched three years ago, Morocco’s e‑visa system has emerged as a cornerstone of the country’s digital modernization strategy, handling nearly 500,000 applications since inception. This initiative enhances Morocco's global appeal by easing entry processes and bolstering both tourism......
The OCP Group officially inaugurated on July 14 the Jorf Lasfar–Khouribga (J2K) pipeline, a major infrastructure project that transports desalinated seawater over 203 km from the Atlantic coast to central Morocco. The initiative, led by OCP Green Water, now supplies the world’s largest......
Morocco's domestic demand is set to increase by 5.4% in 2025 and 4.6% in 2026, continuing to fuel the country's economic momentum, according to projections by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). As the main engine of national growth, domestic demand is expected to contribute around 5.8 percentage......
Morocco’s national economy is projected to maintain solid growth with a forecast of 4.4% in 2025 and 4% in 2026, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This outlook is driven by improvements in agriculture and steady non-agricultural performance, supported by strong domestic demand. In......
