Economy



Morocco ranks 106th globally in the 2026 residency index for international residents

Morocco has been ranked 106th out of 192 countries and territories in the 2026 Global Residency and Relocation Index, highlighting the country's growing appeal as an affordable destination for international residents while also identifying areas that require further development. The report awards......

Morocco strengthens its position as an automotive manufacturing hub with nearly 200,000 vehicles produced

Morocco continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading automotive manufacturing hub after Renault Group produced nearly 200,000 vehicles at its factories in Tangier and Casablanca during the first half of 2026. The latest production figures highlight the country's growing role in global vehicle......

Morocco ranks 11th worldwide for private capital mobilized through public finance

Morocco is strengthening its position as an attractive destination for international investors, ranking among the world’s leading countries in terms of private capital mobilized through public development finance, according to the 2026 report of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development......

Accor expands its European hotel network with new destinations for Moroccan travelers

Accor is continuing to strengthen its presence across Europe by expanding its portfolio of economy and midscale hotels, offering Moroccan travelers more accommodation options in some of the continent’s most popular destinations. The latest developments reflect the group's strategy of combining......

Morocco ranks among the world’s top 10 destinations for development-backed private investment

Morocco has been ranked among the world's top ten destinations for private investment mobilized through public development finance, according to a recent report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The ranking highlights the country's growing appeal......

Russia seeks to expand trade and economic cooperation with Morocco

Russia has expressed its interest in strengthening economic and commercial ties with Morocco, emphasizing that the two countries have significant untapped potential to expand bilateral trade and investment across several strategic sectors. According to the Russian ambassador to Morocco, annual trade......

Morocco fuel prices rise by one dirham per litre as upward trend resumes

Motorists in Morocco are facing another increase in fuel prices after distributors raised the cost of both diesel and gasoline by one dirham per litre, reinforcing an upward trend that began in mid-July following several weeks of declining prices. The latest adjustment took effect late on August 2,......

Morocco and Canada strengthen strategic partnership through expanded cooperation

Morocco and Canada are deepening their bilateral relationship through expanded cooperation in political, economic, security, and judicial fields, reflecting a shared commitment to building a stronger strategic partnership. The growing collaboration highlights both countries' interest in addressing......

Royal Air Maroc expands fleet to 68 aircraft as global growth strategy accelerates

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has reached a new milestone in its expansion strategy after adding another Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet, bringing the airline's total number of aircraft to 68. The latest delivery reflects the national carrier's ongoing efforts to strengthen its international network......

Morocco strengthens its position as a strategic economic partner for the United Kingdom

Trade relations between Morocco and the United Kingdom continued to expand in the year ending in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing economic partnership between the two countries. Stronger commercial exchanges across several industries have reinforced Morocco’s role as one of......

Morocco’s Foreign Exchange Office steps up investigations into unrepatriated export earnings

Morocco’s Foreign Exchange Office has intensified inspections targeting exporters and Moroccan investors operating abroad as authorities increase efforts to ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations governing the repatriation of overseas earnings. According to local reports, the financial......

Morocco’s bank lending grows 9.9% in June as business financing accelerates

Bank lending to Morocco’s non-financial sector accelerated in June 2026, reflecting stronger financing activity among businesses and continued support for economic investment, according to the latest monetary statistics released by Bank Al-Maghrib. The central bank reported that outstanding credit......

New York Times highlights Rabat’s Royal Theatre as a global cultural landmark

The Royal Theatre of Rabat has received international recognition after being highlighted by The New York Times as a remarkable architectural and cultural landmark that strengthens Morocco’s position on the global cultural map. The publication praised the venue as an outstanding example of contemporary......

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