Economy



Airbus plans to expand its aviation activities in Morocco

Airbus is considering expanding its industrial and aviation activities in Morocco, highlighting the country's growing aerospace capabilities and its increasingly mature industrial ecosystem. Speaking during the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Gabriel Semelas, Airbus President......

Al Boraq puts Tangier on the global travel map and boosts Morocco's tourism appeal

Morocco's high-speed Al Boraq train is playing an increasingly important role in strengthening Tangier's position as a major tourist destination and a key gateway to the country's most popular cities. A recent report by the British newspaper The Telegraph highlighted the impact of Al Boraq......

Morocco ranks 62nd globally in the 2026 financial secrecy index

Morocco ranked 62nd out of 141 countries and jurisdictions in the 2026 Financial Secrecy Index, according to a report published by the Tax Justice Network. The Kingdom moved up one position compared with the previous edition, highlighting its continued presence in global assessments of financial transparency......

Attijariwafa Bank named Morocco’s best investment bank for 2026

Attijariwafa Bank has been recognized as Morocco’s best investment bank for 2026 by Euromoney, marking another major achievement for one of the country’s leading financial institutions. The award acknowledges the bank’s performance in investment banking and its contribution to financing......

Morocco records more than 42,900 new businesses in first five months of 2026

Morocco's entrepreneurial ecosystem continued to expand during the first five months of 2026, with new official figures showing sustained business creation across the country. The latest data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) indicate that commercial activity......

Morocco calls for stronger south-south trade cooperation amid global trade uncertainty

Morocco has called for stronger trade cooperation among developing countries as global commerce faces growing uncertainty and increasing pressure on the rules-based multilateral trading system. Speaking in Geneva, Omar Zniber, Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and......

Morocco plans major hotel expansion ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco is preparing for a significant expansion of its tourism infrastructure as part of its long-term strategy for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with plans to add approximately 60,000 new hotel beds across the country before the tournament begins. The initiative is expected to increase Morocco's accommodation......

Morocco's HCP forecasts narrower trade deficit by 2027 despite global challenges

Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP) expects the country's trade deficit to widen temporarily in 2026 before improving in 2027, reflecting both external economic pressures and the resilience of key domestic sectors. According to the HCP's latest economic outlook, the trade deficit......

Agadir expands direct air links with Europe to strengthen its global tourism appeal

Agadir is continuing to strengthen its position as one of Morocco's leading tourist destinations by expanding its air connections with Europe. The new routes are expected to improve accessibility, attract more international visitors, and support the city's long-term tourism development strategy. Low-cost......

Morocco strengthens its position as a global aerospace manufacturing hub

Morocco continues to reinforce its reputation as one of the world's emerging aerospace manufacturing hubs, supported by sustained investment, a competitive industrial ecosystem, and growing integration into global aviation supply chains. Over the past two decades, the Kingdom has developed a comprehensive......

Bank of Africa launches MCM 2026 campaign to support Moroccans living abroad

Bank of Africa has launched its MCM 2026 campaign, an initiative designed to strengthen its support for Moroccans living abroad by providing tailored banking services, investment opportunities, and personalized assistance before, during, and after their visits to Morocco. Built around the slogan "Wherever......

Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline enters new phase after ECOWAS approval

The Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline has reached a significant milestone after leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) formally endorsed the project during the bloc's summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The approval marks a new stage for one of Africa's most ambitious energy......

Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with new Boeing 787-8 as growth strategy accelerates

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is continuing its fleet expansion strategy with the expected delivery of a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, reinforcing the airline’s long-term ambition to strengthen its international network and operational capacity. The arrival of the wide-body aircraft will increase the national......

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