Economy
Europa Oil & Gas has announced a significant oil discovery in Morocco's Agadir Basin, with estimated reserves of 1 billion tons within the Inzegane permit area. The discovery site, spanning 11,220 square kilometers near Tarfaya, Sidi Ifni, and Tan-Tan, places Morocco in a strategic position for......
The Souss-Massa region has witnessed a significant milestone in cooperative development through the successful conclusion of the "Grow & Pitch" program, a collaborative initiative between the European Investment Bank (EIB), European Union (EU), and Bank of Africa, in partnership with the......
Thomas Reilly, the former British ambassador to Morocco, has returned to the North African nation in a pivotal role as a senior consultant for Euros/Agency Africa. Tasked with guiding the group’s strategic growth, Reilly will focus on geopolitical analysis, government relations, and international......
The General Tax Directorate (DGI) has published the 2025 General Tax Code (CGI), which introduces important updates to the 2024 edition. These revisions are in line with the changes introduced by the Finance Law No. 60-24. The new CGI is structured into three volumes, each addressing different aspects......
Morocco's inflation rate is projected to decline significantly, reaching a five-year low of 1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank. This marks a substantial improvement from the 6.1% rate recorded in 2023. Core inflation, excluding volatile......
French construction group Nouvelles Générations d’Entrepreneurs (NGE) has announced its successful bid for Lot 3 of Morocco’s high-speed rail expansion project, linking Kenitra and Marrakech. This marks the company’s first railway contract in the country and aligns with......
Trelleborg, a Swedish manufacturer of industrial machinery, commenced the construction of a new aerospace sealing systems factory in Nouaceur, a region in northwestern Morocco. The $10.2 million project is expected to create 150 to 200 jobs and aligns with Morocco's broader goals to integrate further......
Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has called for meticulous financial planning ahead of Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during the bank’s quarterly board meeting, Jouahri emphasized the importance of fostering sustainable economic growth and warned......
Morocco has designated approximately 18,000 hectares of public land for investment initiatives in 2024. The projects aim to bolster sectors critical to the nation’s growth, including renewable energy, tourism, and housing. Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance, addressed the House of Councillors......
Morocco is ramping up its energy strategy with plans to significantly enhance petroleum storage capacity and renewable energy production by 2030. Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali announced a MAD 5 billion ($488 million) investment to expand the nation’s petroleum......
Unemployment in Morocco has surged to 21.3%, according to the latest findings from the country’s general population and housing census. This marks a notable increase from the 16.2% unemployment rate reported in the 2014 census, signaling a growing labor market challenge. Chakib Benmoussa, the High......
New trends include links to sports betting, pyramid schemes, and cryptocurrency transactions. The Moroccan Financial Intelligence Unit (ANRF) has documented a sharp 31.48% increase in cases of money laundering and terrorism financing in 2023, as revealed in its latest annual report. A total of 71 cases......
In 2017, Morocco implemented a ban on cryptocurrencies, a measure that did not prevent underground trading within the country. However, the national financial regulators have now acknowledged the necessity of transitioning from prohibition to regulation. This shift has been supported by major economic......
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