Economy

Morocco has secured $1.77 billion in funding from the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) during the 2025 fiscal year, positioning itself as the 8th largest IBRD borrower globally. This achievement underscores the country’s growing economic collaboration......

The African Development Bank (AfDB) board approved on Wednesday in Abidjan a €150 million credit line to Morocco’s Communal Equipment Fund (FEC) to finance new investment and sustainable infrastructure projects. The initiative aims to promote inclusive development and strengthen local territorial......

Morocco and Germany are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership as senior officials from both countries met in Berlin to discuss new areas of cooperation and investment. The talks brought together Karim Zidane, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, and Reem Alabali-Radovan,......

Moroccan households often face a difficult dilemma when moving to a new home: selling their current property at the right price and time while securing their next purchase. In reality, selling within the desired timeframe is a major challenge, with long negotiations, canceled visits, and buyers who fail......

Renault is exploring the possibility of establishing an electric vehicle production plant in Morocco, with the upcoming Nador West Med port being evaluated as a potential location. The port, slated to open in 2026, has recently been confirmed on schedule by Morocco's Minister of Equipment, Nizar......

Morocco is set to revolutionize its trade and energy sectors with the inauguration of two major deepwater ports, Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, as part of its ambitious infrastructure expansion program. These projects solidify Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with......

Airbus has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Casablanca facility, marking a significant step in consolidating its global supply chain. Announced on Monday, the deal highlights Airbus’s commitment to Morocco as a “key country” for expanding its aviation manufacturing......

French mobility leader Alstom has committed MAD 100 million ($10 million) to expand its industrial operations in Morocco, establishing the first global production line for multi-platform train driver desks. This strategic move strengthens Morocco's position in the global railway value chain. The......

In 2024, Moroccan households enjoyed a notable improvement in purchasing power, fueled by rising incomes and low inflation rates, as highlighted in newly released national accounts data by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP). Household disposable income surged by 6.7%, reaching MAD 1.059......

Spain is grappling with a severe shortage of professional drivers, with over 30,000 truck driver positions and 5,000 bus driver roles vacant. To tackle this escalating labor crisis, the country is looking to recruit drivers from Morocco. According to Spanish news outlet La Razon, Moroccan drivers are......

British energy company Sound Energy PLC has announced a major milestone in Morocco’s Oriental region as the Tendrara gas project begins initial commissioning. The first gas has entered the gas gathering system at the TE-5 Horst production concession, preparing for long-term production into the......

Morocco ranked as Turkey’s third-largest Arab customer during the first ten months of 2025, according to official data released by Türkiye’s Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT). Between January and October, Moroccan imports of Turkish goods reached an estimated 3.63 billion USD, or 36.3......

European fintech startup Zazu has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its expansion into Morocco and South Africa, with plans for a broader Africa-wide rollout starting in 2026. The company, founded in 2024 by former Solarisbank executives Rinse Jacobs and Germain Bahri, offers an all-in-one......