Economy
Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural exports, with raspberry shipments to the Middle East hitting 700 tonnes just three months before the end of the 2024/2025 export season, according to EastFruit, an agricultural data platform. This surge highlights Morocco's growing......
Morocco has secured $250 million in financing from the World Bank to advance its ambitious reform of social protection systems. The funding supports Morocco’s "Support to Strengthening of Social Safety Nets for Human Development Project," which aims to reduce poverty, improve aid delivery,......
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Morocco rose significantly in 2024, reaching $1.64 billion—a 55% increase from $1.05 billion in 2023—according to the World Investment Report 2025, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This marks a critical milestone......
Morocco’s cost of living experienced a modest decline in May, providing temporary relief to households following months of price instability. However, year-on-year inflation continues to weigh on budgets, highlighting the ongoing financial strain faced by many families. Monthly dip driven by food......
Morocco has been named one of the five focus countries for the second phase of the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF II), a $132 million venture capital initiative designed to bolster climate resilience among small-scale farmers. This marks a significant step in Morocco’s commitment to sustainable......
A groundbreaking mixed-use development by ALARGAN is set to transform Casablanca’s urban landscape, offering a seamless blend of living, working, and leisure spaces. With a focus on sustainability, contemporary design, and vibrant community life, the project reflects ALARGAN’s vision of creating......
Morocco is preparing to reassess its free trade agreement (FTA) with Turkiye as it seeks to address a growing trade deficit, which has reached alarming levels due to significant imports of Turkish textiles and fabrics. According to sources close to the matter, Moroccan officials aim to push for increased......
Morocco and the United States have strengthened their customs cooperation by signing a new bilateral Container Security Initiative (CSI) agreement in Rabat. This initiative aims to enhance cargo security while facilitating the increasing volume of trade between the two nations. The agreement, which......
Morocco has taken a bold step in promoting women’s economic empowerment through the launch of the WE Finance Code initiative. Spearheaded by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the initiative aims to......
Morocco is solidifying its status as a global leader in the aerospace industry, with 150 companies operating nationwide and generating an annual revenue of €2.5 billion. The sector currently employs 26,000 professionals and is poised for significant expansion in the coming years. A growing aerospace......
Morocco is set to play a pivotal role in boosting trade within Africa, according to Adam Elhiraika, director of the Economic Commission for Africa at the United Nations. Speaking during the fifth edition of an economic forum in Fès, he highlighted Morocco's unique potential to benefit from......
Four Moroccan companies have earned spots in Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Listed Companies 2025, a ranking that highlights the region’s most prominent businesses based on market value, profits, assets, and sales. The featured companies include Attijariwafa Bank, Maroc Telecom, Bank of Africa,......
American aerospace leader Boeing is solidifying its relationship with Morocco's aviation sector at the 55th International Paris Air Show, taking place from June 16 to 22. This partnership highlights Boeing's commitment to enhancing its global supply chain while supporting the burgeoning aerospace......
