Economy



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......

Morocco’s Oriental region emerges as a promising new international tourism destination

Morocco’s Oriental region is positioning itself as an emerging international tourism destination, drawing attention to its Mediterranean coastline, natural landscapes and growing range of leisure and sporting activities. The region’s coastal stretch extends for roughly 200 kilometers between......

IFC plans €60 million entry into Morocco’s distressed debt market

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is preparing to enter Morocco’s distressed debt market through a joint investment platform with Germany’s EOS Group, in a project that could mobilize up to €60 million. The initiative, known as “DARP NPL EOS Morocco,” would establish......

US aerospace exports to Morocco surpass $1 billion in first seven months of 2026

Trade in aerospace products between Morocco and the United States has expanded significantly in 2026, with US exports in the aerospace category exceeding $1 billion during the first seven months of the year. The increase highlights the growing industrial and technological links between the two countries. According......

LASOBIO invests 100 million dirhams in a new industrial unit in Morocco

LASOBIO takes a significant step in its industrial development with the inauguration of a platform dedicated to the production of dietary supplements, cosmetic products, and functional beverages. Located in the industrial zone of Had Soualem, Casablanca, this infrastructure represents an investment of......

Abdellatif Jouahri ranks among the world’s top 25 central bank governors

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has been named among the world’s 25 highest-rated central bank governors for 2026 by US financial magazine Global Finance, highlighting Morocco’s monetary authority on the international stage. Jouahri received an A- grade in the magazine’s......

Morocco Strengthens Its Position as Spain's Top Supplier of Fruits and Vegetables

Morocco is solidifying its place in the Spanish agricultural landscape. In the first six months of 2026, the Kingdom maintained its position as the leading supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to Spain in value, with 950 million euros in exports, equivalent to approximately 10.3 billion dirhams. According......

Ceuta crisis begins to affect Spanish tourism bookings to Morocco

The fallout from the ongoing crisis surrounding Ceuta is beginning to be felt in tourism, with signs of increased cancellations and slower new bookings among Spanish travelers planning trips to Morocco. According to data cited by Spanish tourism publication Hosteltur and provided by hotel booking platform......

Agricultural Exports: Morocco Becomes Finland's Second Largest Blueberry Supplier

Morocco is accelerating its conquest of Northern Europe's agricultural markets. During the 2025/2026 season, the Kingdom recorded a remarkable increase in its fresh blueberry exports to Finland, becoming its second largest supplier, behind Spain. This breakthrough illustrates the ability of Moroccan......

Morocco-Spain: The Moroccan Economy Accelerates and Transforms

Morocco is increasingly attracting the attention of Spanish economic observers. In an analysis published on September 6, 2026, Estrategias de Inversión estimates that the growth of the Moroccan economy is currently around 5%, a pace presented as nearly double that of Spain. Beyond this comparison, the......

Dirham: Moroccan currency declines against the dollar and the euro

The dirham experienced a slight decline against major currencies during the last week of August. According to data from Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the national currency depreciated by 0.9% against the US dollar and by 0.2% against the euro between August 27 and September 2, 2026. This development comes as......

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