Economy



Morocco unveils new labor survey as unemployment reaches 10.8%

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has published the first findings from its new labor force survey, EMO2026, which replaces the long-standing National Employment Survey. The new framework provides a broader assessment of labor market conditions and introduces updated measurement methods......

OCP launches MAD 5 billion bond to fund green transition

Morocco’s OCP Group is preparing to raise up to MAD 5 billion through a perpetual subordinated bond issuance to finance the next stage of its industrial, energy, and environmental transformation strategy. The operation, approved by the Moroccan Capital Market Authority, will be offered exclusively......

Morocco emerges as Africa’s leading industrial economy

Morocco has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s foremost industrial powers, earning growing international recognition for its rapid industrial development, expanding manufacturing base and strategic investment policies. Over the past two decades, the Kingdom has implemented ambitious......

Morocco secures €500 million for second phase of Al Haouz earthquake reconstruction

Morocco has officially launched the second phase of its post-earthquake reconstruction program in the Al Haouz region, backed by a €500 million financing package provided through cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony......

Tamwilcom launches Jossour 2030 plan to boost financing access

Tamwilcom has unveiled its strategic roadmap for the 2026 to 2030 period under the name Jossour 2030, setting out an expanded mandate focused on improving access to finance for businesses, investors, and territories across Morocco. The plan was presented during a ceremony in Rabat attended by senior......

Africa calls for stronger role in global tax governance

The 11th African Tax Symposium concluded in Rabat after three days of discussions focused on the future of international taxation and Africa’s position in shaping global fiscal rules. Experts, public officials and economic actors gathered under the theme “International tax trends, an African......

Morocco family businesses drive jobs and wealth despite succession risks

Family-owned companies dominate Morocco’s economy, accounting for 92.9% of all businesses, generating 60.5% of national value added, and employing approximately 6.3 million people, or nearly 65% of the national workforce. These findings emerge from the first nationwide study focused on the economic......

Africa pushes for greater influence in shaping its future

African leaders, policymakers, and development experts are increasingly advocating a model of growth that places African priorities at the center of international decision-making. Discussions at the Paris Peace Forum Spring Meetings in Rabat focused on how the continent can respond to geopolitical tensions,......

Casablanca waste management contract shortlist narrows to three bidders

Casablanca’s municipal waste management contract has entered its final selection phase after authorities reduced the list of contenders to three companies following technical evaluations. The contract, valued at approximately $131 million, covers household waste collection and urban cleaning services......

Paris Peace Forum opens in Rabat on resilient transitions

The Paris Peace Forum opened its 2026 spring meeting in Rabat, bringing together international officials, researchers, investors, and civil society actors to examine how societies can adapt to global disruption. The two-day event focuses on “resilient transitions” and the capacity of governments......

Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with Embraer E190 delivery

Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its regional fleet with the addition of an Embraer E190 aircraft, marking another step in its ongoing capacity expansion strategy. The move is part of a wider effort to modernize operations and increase connectivity across domestic and regional routes. The......

Family businesses account for 93% of Morocco’s economic fabric

Family businesses remain the cornerstone of Morocco’s economy, representing nearly 93% of the country’s entrepreneurial landscape and generating more than 60% of national value added, according to the first comprehensive study dedicated to assessing their economic impact. Presented in Casablanca......

ONCF carries nearly two million passengers during eid travel surge

The national railway operator transported close to two million passengers during the Eid travel period as mobility demand surged across Morocco. The operation covered the peak holiday window and aimed to maintain service continuity across major rail corridors. Between 20 May and 7 June, the railway......

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