Economy



Morocco rises to fourth among Uganda’s leading coffee export markets

Morocco strengthened its position in Uganda’s coffee trade in July 2026, becoming the East African country’s fourth-largest destination for coffee exports. Uganda shipped 50,222 bags to the Moroccan market during the month, with each bag weighing 60 kilograms, bringing the total volume to......

Morocco-Spain trade ties make a broad economic confrontation increasingly difficult

Political tensions between Morocco and Spain have once again fueled debate over the possibility of using economic measures as a means of exerting pressure. Calls for boycotts of Moroccan products have also appeared on social media, reflecting growing political sensitivity surrounding trade relations......

Morocco-Turkey: Turkish exports exceed 2.4 billion dollars in seven months

Trade between Morocco and Turkey continues to progress in 2026. In the first seven months of the year, Turkish exports to the Kingdom surpassed 2.4 billion dollars, confirming the significance of the Moroccan market in Ankara's commercial strategy in Africa. Morocco, an increasingly important market......

Chinese locomotives enter service in Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup preparations

Morocco has begun putting a new batch of Chinese-built diesel locomotives into service as part of efforts to modernise its railway fleet and strengthen the country's transport infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The first five locomotives manufactured by Chinese company CRRC Ziyang......

Morocco strengthens its economic appeal as Tanger Med challenges Spanish ports

Morocco is strengthening its position as one of North Africa’s most attractive economic destinations, with its expanding port infrastructure and logistics network playing an increasingly important role in connecting the country to global markets. The Kingdom ranked 84th out of 146 countries in......

Morocco ranks 84th globally and leads North Africa in 2026 economic attractiveness

Morocco has maintained a strong position on the North African economic map, ranking first in the region in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index published by The European House – Ambrosetti. The kingdom placed 84th globally among 146 economies assessed in this year’s ranking. Morocco narrowly......

Morocco’s ports intensify the race for Mediterranean maritime leadership

Morocco’s rapidly expanding port infrastructure is reshaping competition around the Strait of Gibraltar, as the country strengthens its position in Mediterranean shipping while Spanish ports face growing pressure from European carbon regulations and rising compliance costs. At the center of this......

FATF urges Morocco to strengthen oversight of crypto-related activities

Morocco’s ban on cryptocurrencies may no longer be sufficient on its own to shield the financial system from the risks associated with virtual assets. International standards increasingly require countries not only to restrict unauthorized activity but also to demonstrate that they can identify,......

Allianz Trade highlights resilience of Moroccan sectors amid global risks

Morocco's economy has shown a degree of resilience despite continued uncertainty in the global economy, with none of the 18 sectors assessed in Allianz Trade's latest risk classification placed in the high-risk category. The company's new Global Sector Risk Atlas highlights significant differences......

Morocco ranks as North Africa’s most attractive economy

Morocco has emerged as the most attractive economy in North Africa, according to the 2026 Global Attractiveness Ranking published by The European House – Ambrosetti, a European consulting and strategic research centre. The kingdom ranked 84th out of 146 countries assessed, placing it ahead of......

Morocco emerges as a new competitor for Italy’s automotive industry

Morocco is increasingly becoming part of the strategic debate surrounding Europe’s automotive industry, as Italian manufacturers warn that upcoming European industrial policies could unintentionally strengthen competition from production hubs outside the European Union. Roberto Vavassori, president......

Morocco and Hong Kong strengthen strategic cooperation to combat corruption

Morocco and Hong Kong have taken a new step toward strengthening cooperation in the fight against corruption by signing two memoranda of understanding between their respective anti-corruption institutions. The agreements were concluded on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, bringing......

From Tangier to Europe, Morocco strengthens its position as an industrial hub

Morocco is strengthening its role as a key industrial and logistics platform for European markets, as companies increasingly look for production bases that combine geographic proximity, competitive costs and efficient transport infrastructure. The country's industrial transformation is extending......

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