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Morocco's strategic move towards sustainable energy: A new 990-megawatt gas power plant

In an ambitious move to bolster its energy sector, Morocco has announced plans to construct a new gas power plant with a capacity of 990 megawatts. The project, which is expected to cost approximately 4.15 billion Dirhams (around 420 million dollars), is set to play a crucial role in the country’s......

€20 million EU-backed loan boosts young entrepreneurs in Morocco’s earthquake-hit regions  

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has announced a €20 million loan to support young entrepreneurs in Morocco. The funding, provided in local currency, will primarily target micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)......

Morocco’s banking liquidity deficit shrinks by 8.26%, signaling stronger financial health  

Morocco’s banking liquidity deficit has seen a notable improvement, declining by 8.26% to reach MAD 136.8 billion ($13.4 billion) in January 2025. This shift underscores healthier financial conditions and provides the economy with greater flexibility to grow and adapt.   According to BMCE......

Morocco and EU strengthen ties to tackle water challenges

Morocco and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in water management and sustainability initiatives. This pledge was highlighted during a recent visit by an EU delegation to the wastewater treatment station in Sidi Allal Tazi, located near Rabat. The delegation......

Morocco and Mauritania bolster ties with renewable energy pact

Morocco and Mauritania have taken a significant step toward enhancing their partnership in the energy sector by signing a memorandum of understanding focused on renewable energy and electricity cooperation. The agreement was signed in Rabat by Morocco’s Minister of Energy, Lelia Benali, and Mauritania’s......

Morocco to prioritize economic viability in green hydrogen projects, minister confirms

Morocco will not subsidize green hydrogen initiatives unless they prove to be economically viable and capable of delivering renewable energy at competitive prices in global markets, according to Leïla Benali, the country’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development. The minister......

Morocco’s Tanger Med Port achieves historic milestone in global trade

Morocco’s Tanger Med Port has solidified its position as the Mediterranean’s largest port, achieving a historic milestone by handling 10.24 million containers in 2024. This represents an impressive 18.8% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by the country’s Press Agency......

Gilles Fromageot appointed new CEO of AXA Morocco and CIMA regional operations

AXA Assurance Maroc has announced the appointment of Gilles Fromageot as the new Chief Executive Officer of AXA Morocco and the AXA CIMA regions, which include operations in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, and Senegal. The appointment, pending regulatory approvals, is set to take effect on......

Crédit du Maroc and AtlantaSanad join forces to enhance insurance and savings solutions

In a strategic move to bolster their market presence, Crédit du Maroc and AtlantaSanad Assurance have entered into a bancassurance partnership. This collaboration aims to expand the range of insurance and savings products available to both individual and business clients of Crédit du Maroc,......

Fouzi Lekjaa calls for strengthened Moroccan businesses and African collaboration amid economic challenges

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Budget, recently attended a pivotal meeting at the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) headquarters in Casablanca. The gathering focused on key economic issues, including the 2025 Finance Law, preparations for the 2030 World Cup, and......

Tanger Med port achieves record 18.8% growth in container traffic for 2024

Tanger Med Port Authority has announced an impressive 18.8% increase in container traffic for 2024, solidifying its position as a leading hub in global maritime trade. The port processed over 10.24 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year, marking a significant leap from its 2023 performance.......

Morocco unveils $9 billion railway modernization plan through 2030

Morocco's ambitious transportation infrastructure plan will inject MAD 96 billion ($9 billion) into railway upgrades by 2030, Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced in Rabat. The comprehensive initiative aims to dramatically expand the nation's rail connectivity while modernizing......

German auto wire manufacturer expands Moroccan footprint with new Agadir facility

German manufacturing company Leoni has inaugurated a new automotive wiring systems factory in Agadir, Morocco, representing an investment of MAD 230 million. The facility, situated in the Souss-Massa industrial acceleration zone, was officially opened on Tuesday under the supervision of Moroccan Prime......

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