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Economy
Morocco's economy demonstrated significant resilience and growth in 2023, with the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching MAD 1.463 trillion (approximately $146 billion USD), marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Economic......
The ambitious Xlinks project, designed to connect Morocco's renewable energy resources with the United Kingdom, has taken a major step forward by opting to route its 3,800-kilometer undersea cable through Spanish waters. This groundbreaking green energy initiative reflects a strategic choice to avoid......
The Moroccan Competition Council has uncovered significant irregularities in the country’s poultry feed market, highlighting practices that hinder fair competition and escalate costs, according to a recent report released by the council. The report reveals a number of issues within the sector,......
A recent report from the World Bank Group, International Debt Report 2024, reveals that Morocco's external debt surged to $69.267 million in 2023, a significant increase from $27.3 million in 2010. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the debt’s composition and the conditions of Morocco’s......
Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance is exerting pressure on tobacco companies to raise cigarette prices following disappointing revenue collections from the Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) on manufactured tobacco. Sources within the ministry indicate that these tax revenues have fallen below......
The dollar-dirham exchange rate depreciated by 0.57% during the week of November 25 to 29, falling from 10.06 to 10. This marks a significant drop after the pair remained above the 10 dirham threshold earlier in the week, according to a report from Attijari Global Research (AGR). The decline was primarily......
The Moroccan Competition Council has launched an official investigation into pricing and trading practices in the poultry feed sector and related markets. This move follows growing public discontent over escalating poultry prices, which have reached MAD 30 (USD 3) per kilogram—triple the price......
La Oficina Nacional de Ferrocarriles de Marruecos (ONCF) ha conseguido con éxito más de 14 mil millones de dólares en compromisos financieros para un importante proyecto ferroviario, anunció el presidente del Banco Africano de Desarrollo (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, tras el Foro......
China is increasing investments in Morocco to capitalize on the kingdom's strategic advantages, including its proximity to European markets and access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In an analysis by Ahmed Aboudouh, an associate fellow at Chatham House, Morocco is identified......
The German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), in collaboration with Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, has launched an ambitious call for expressions of interest under its "Partnership for Employment" (PPE) program. This initiative, a key aspect of Moroccan-German cooperation,......
Morocco’s Parliament has approved the 2025 Finance Bill (PLF 2025) during its second reading. The bill secured 178 votes in favor, with 57 against and no abstentions. Several amendments were introduced and favorably received by the government, reflecting its commitment to economic and social reform. Key......
Supply chain pressures risk stalling growth in a recovering industry Morocco's construction sector is grappling with persistent supply chain disruptions, with 16% of firms reporting significant challenges in sourcing raw materials during the third quarter of 2024. This is according to recent data......
Morocco and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are further solidifying their economic collaboration through strategic investments targeting infrastructure, agriculture, and large-scale projects related to the 2030 World Cup. This strengthened partnership was highlighted during a meeting in Rabat between......
