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Economy
The microcredit sector in Morocco continues its upward trend, with total outstanding loans reaching 9.5 billion dirhams by the end of 2024, according to the latest report by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). This marks a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year’s growth of 4.2%. Over 98% of these loans......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline's growth strategy. The new planes, received on Thursday, are part of the company’s broader plan to modernize its operations and prepare for major international......
Morocco's trade exchanges with global markets recorded a notable increase of 6.3% in 2024, yet Europe retained its position as the country's dominant trade partner, despite a modest decline in its overall share. New data from Morocco’s Exchange Office reveals that European partners accounted......
Morocco’s fuel distribution market remains under the tight control of nine major companies, which collectively generated a net profit of MAD 2.3 billion ($230 million) in 2024, according to a newly released report from the Competition Council. Despite signs of market diversification, these distributors......
Morocco has taken a major step toward transforming its aviation sector with the signing of a $3.7 billion agreement to upgrade and expand the country’s airport infrastructure. The deal, signed by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and the National Airports Authority (ONDA), outlines an ambitious five-year......
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.......
The number of bank cards in circulation in Morocco rose to 22.6 million in 2024, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual banking supervision report released by Bank Al-Maghrib. Despite this significant growth, cash withdrawals remain the main use of these......
Vantage Payment Systems (VPS), a licensed payment institution accredited by Bank Al-Maghrib, has announced a strategic partnership with American Express to strengthen digital payment services in Morocco. This collaboration marks the first time American Express cards will be accepted for e-commerce transactions......
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......
Taking a vacation in Morocco is becoming a luxury fewer Moroccans can afford. What used to be a time for relaxation and travel—whether as a family, couple, or group of friends—has now become financially out of reach for many, including Moroccans living abroad. Once again this year, a growing......
Moroccan asset management firm Alphavest Capital and American aerospace giant Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create five aerospace excellence centers in Morocco. This strategic partnership aims to bolster the country’s position as a global leader in the aviation manufacturing......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national airline, has bolstered its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, delivered on July 15. This move is part of an ambitious modernization plan aimed at enhancing the carrier’s capacity and global reach. Expanding the fleet The delivery flight,......
