Economy
The Competition Council of Morocco has officially notified GlovoApp Morocco of several grievances regarding alleged anticompetitive practices in the digital food ordering and delivery platform market. The notification follows an investigation initiated by the Council’s self-referral decision number......
Morocco is positioning itself to re-enter the arena of Formula 1 racing with an ambitious $1.2 billion project near Tangier. This initiative aims to end the continent's 32-year absence from the sport, as the last Formula 1 race on African soil took place in 1993. The proposed development is located......
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), a Moroccan non-profit research and development organization based in Benguerir, has forged a partnership with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship. This collaboration seeks to enhance agricultural......
Morocco’s Customs Administration has unveiled significant simplifications for vehicle imports as part of Operation Marhaba 2025, a program designed to facilitate the return of Moroccans living abroad during the summer months. 90% tax reduction for senior citizens Moroccans aged 60 and older,......
A delegation of Catalonian business leaders and officials begins a three-day economic mission to Morocco today. The visit, running from May 27 to 29, aims to strengthen economic and commercial relations between the northeastern Spanish region and the North African country. The mission is organized by......
OCP Group has officially announced a groundbreaking €365 million financing agreement with Italy’s export credit agency, SACE. This notable arrangement marks the first of its kind under OCP’s Green Finance Framework and represents a pioneering collaboration guaranteed by SACE’s......
Samta Metals & Alloys inaugurated a major industrial facility in the Atlantic Free Zone of Kenitra, investing around $70 million (approximately 700 million dirhams). The metal processing complex covers more than 36,000 square meters and will focus on recycling non-ferrous scrap metals to manufacture......
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €70 million financing contract with Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). This significant investment aims to bolster drinking water infrastructure across the nation, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized......
A delegation of economic and institutional representatives from Catalonia, located in northeastern Spain, will undertake a mission to Morocco from May 27 to 29 to strengthen commercial and economic ties with the Kingdom. Organized by the Confederation of Employers of Catalonia (FDT) in collaboration......
The signing of the partnership French retail group Casino and Moroccan multi-sector company H&S Invest Holding announced on Monday a new partnership to bring Casino’s brands to Morocco. The first stores are expected to open in 2026. The two companies stated that the goal is to open more than......
Morocco has made a compelling case for enhanced collective action in support of global animal health during the 92nd General Assembly of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), held from May 25 to 29 at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris. Speaking at this significant assembly, Ahmed El Bouari,......
Morocco has secured a spot in the top 10 African startup ecosystems, according to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 from American consulting firm StartupBlink. The ranking shows progress for the North African country, but also reveals barriers that still limit growth. Morocco recorded the......
Critical Mineral Resources (CMR) has entered into a joint venture agreement to acquire a 60% interest in a promising copper-silver project located in central Morocco. This initiative is bolstered by a substantial investment of £1.33 million aimed at expediting the development of the site, which......
