Rabat, Morocco – Morocco has climbed to fifth place in Africa for the number of active data centers, according to a report by Heirs Technologies. With eight operational data centers, the country shows a growing digital capacity driven by targeted investments and expanding connectivity. The 48-page......
Morocco’s OCP Group, the world’s leading exporter of phosphates and fertilizers, has reported impressive financial growth for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting its pivotal role in global agriculture. Strong revenue growth OCP recorded revenues of MAD 30.57 billion (approximately $3......
Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 11% worldwide in 2024, according to the World Investment Report 2025 published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This marks the second consecutive year of decline in global FDI, the report highlighted, noting that investments......
Chinese company Tianyouwei has officially announced the creation of a new subsidiary in Morocco dedicated to the manufacturing of automotive electronics, with an investment exceeding 683 million dirhams (around €65 million). The decision, approved by the company’s board, reflects its strategy......
Morocco will host its inaugural Agro Export Day on November 19, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca. Organized by the National Federation of the Agri-Food Industry (FENAGRI), the event aims to elevate Moroccan agro-food exports and highlight the sector’s global competitiveness under the theme:......
Morocco’s Industry and Trade Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has stirred debate by highlighting the vast wage disparity between Moroccan engineers and their European counterparts. While Moroccan engineers earn between €1,000 and €1,500 monthly, identical roles in Europe pay as much as €6,500.......
Europe continued to dominate Morocco’s foreign trade in 2024, accounting for 62% of total trade volume, down slightly from 63.2% in 2023, according to the latest annual report by the Moroccan Office of Exchange. European countries provided 56.4% of Morocco’s imports and received 71.4% of......
As Moroccan fruit and vegetable exports surge in the Spanish market, discontent is rising among Spanish farmers who feel increasingly threatened by what they describe as unfair competition. In the greenhouses of Andalusia, a sense of frustration grows as shipments from Morocco climb steadily. In just......
While Moroccan families struggle to afford fish at local markets, one humble product is making waves across Europe: canned mackerel. Known locally as kabayla, this once “poor man’s fish” has become a highly sought-after export item, raising questions about food access and national priorities. In......
Morocco’s economy is projected to grow by 4.4% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest estimates from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The forecast reflects steady momentum from earlier in the year, though growth may slow slightly compared to previous months. Domestic demand......
Morocco will need to invest over $40 billion in the next five years to achieve its national energy objectives, according to Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali. Speaking during an interview with Asharq at the OPEC seminar in Vienna, Benali outlined the country's ambitious energy transition strategy,......
Renault’s Tangier factory marked a major milestone on Friday with the production of the 2,000th Mobilize DUO, Morocco’s first fully electric quadricycle. This innovative vehicle, tailored for urban mobility, represents a significant step forward in Morocco’s transition to sustainable......
Morocco has firmly established itself as a competitive player in the global aerospace sector, according to the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, during the opening of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. Speaking to MAP, Minister Mezzour highlighted growing international interest in Morocco’s......
