Economy
Family-owned companies dominate Morocco’s economy, accounting for 92.9% of all businesses, generating 60.5% of national value added, and employing approximately 6.3 million people, or nearly 65% of the national workforce. These findings emerge from the first nationwide study focused on the economic......
African leaders, policymakers, and development experts are increasingly advocating a model of growth that places African priorities at the center of international decision-making. Discussions at the Paris Peace Forum Spring Meetings in Rabat focused on how the continent can respond to geopolitical tensions,......
Casablanca’s municipal waste management contract has entered its final selection phase after authorities reduced the list of contenders to three companies following technical evaluations. The contract, valued at approximately $131 million, covers household waste collection and urban cleaning services......
The Paris Peace Forum opened its 2026 spring meeting in Rabat, bringing together international officials, researchers, investors, and civil society actors to examine how societies can adapt to global disruption. The two-day event focuses on “resilient transitions” and the capacity of governments......
Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its regional fleet with the addition of an Embraer E190 aircraft, marking another step in its ongoing capacity expansion strategy. The move is part of a wider effort to modernize operations and increase connectivity across domestic and regional routes. The......
Family businesses remain the cornerstone of Morocco’s economy, representing nearly 93% of the country’s entrepreneurial landscape and generating more than 60% of national value added, according to the first comprehensive study dedicated to assessing their economic impact. Presented in Casablanca......
The national railway operator transported close to two million passengers during the Eid travel period as mobility demand surged across Morocco. The operation covered the peak holiday window and aimed to maintain service continuity across major rail corridors. Between 20 May and 7 June, the railway......
Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reported mixed performance across the country’s secondary sector during the first quarter of 2026, while forecasting moderate growth for the second quarter. The assessment covers manufacturing, extractive industries, energy, environmental services,......
Morocco’s continuing workforce training system is failing to reach the vast majority of businesses despite broad participation in its funding mechanism, according to a new assessment by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. The report warns that structural weaknesses are limiting access......
Morocco’s economy is expected to expand by 5% in 2026 after an estimated growth rate of 4.6% in 2025, supported by a recovery in agricultural production and continued investment in major infrastructure projects. The latest economic outlook projects that growth will moderate to 3.9% in 2027 but......
Tamwilcom has unveiled its 2026-2030 strategic roadmap, known as “Jossour 2030,” with the goal of mobilizing MAD 300 billion in financing and generating MAD 170 billion in commitments over the next five years. The Moroccan public financial institution also seeks to stimulate more than MAD......
The United States is considering the imposition of additional tariffs on several countries, including Morocco, over allegations related to insufficient measures against forced labor in global supply chains. According to a report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Morocco......
The city of Fes will host an international conference in November dedicated to the social and solidarity economy, bringing together researchers, experts, and policymakers to discuss its evolving role in Africa and around the world. Scheduled for November 27 and 28, the event will focus on the theme......
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