Economy



Tangier Med port cuts vessel waiting time to less than seven hours

Tangier Med Port has significantly reduced the average time vessels spend waiting to berth, with the median waiting period falling to less than seven hours during the final week of August 2026. The improvement comes as the Moroccan port continues to handle growing volumes of maritime traffic and cargo. Data......

Moroccan tourism sees 17% rise in visitors from Azerbaijan

Morocco recorded a notable increase in tourist arrivals from Azerbaijan during the first half of 2026, highlighting the growing momentum in tourism ties between the two countries. According to available statistics, 1,427 Azerbaijani tourists visited Morocco between January and June 2026, compared with......

Morocco strengthens its appeal among French motorhome travellers

Morocco is continuing to establish itself as a leading winter destination for French motorhome enthusiasts seeking sunshine, freedom and a change of scenery. The country’s growing popularity among this group has been highlighted by Le Monde du Camping-Car, which recently featured the experiences......

Morocco strengthens its role in Africa’s industrial value chains

Morocco is consolidating its position as one of Africa’s more integrated economies in regional industrial value chains, particularly in automotive components and aerospace, according to a recent World Bank report on economic integration across the continent. The report, titled “Africa Integration:......

Morocco welcomes nearly 9.4 million tourists in first half of 2026

Morocco welcomed nearly 9.4 million visitors during the first six months of 2026, marking a 6% increase compared with the same period a year earlier and confirming the continued strength of the country’s tourism sector. According to the latest economic outlook published by Morocco’s Directorate......

Nador West Med port strengthens Morocco’s maritime links with Europe

The Nador West Med port is set to strengthen Morocco’s position within the maritime transport network linking North Africa with European markets, as a new weekly container service is scheduled to begin operations on September 10, 2026. The service will be operated by Dutch shipping company WEC......

Morocco’s number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals rises to 432

Morocco has recorded a significant increase in the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals over the past five years, highlighting the gradual expansion of private wealth in the country despite the considerable gap separating Morocco from the world’s major wealth hubs. According to the 2026......

Morocco’s official reserves surge 22.7% to nearly 500 billion dirhams

Morocco’s monetary indicators continued to show strong momentum in July 2026, with official reserve assets recording a significant annual increase while bank lending to the non-financial sector also accelerated, according to the latest data from Bank Al-Maghrib. The country’s broad money......

Potatoes: Morocco Reaches Record Import Levels Following Severe Weather

The Moroccan potato market experienced an exceptional situation during the 2025-2026 season. Between July 2025 and June 2026, the Kingdom imported over 12,000 tons of table potatoes, a volume never seen before. This dramatic increase comes after a significant decline in domestic production, particularly......

Morocco increases direct flights to Russia to 17 services per week

Royal Air Maroc is strengthening its presence in the Russian market by increasing the frequency of its direct flights between Morocco and Russia, a move expected to improve air connectivity and support tourism and business exchanges between the two countries. Starting October 25, 2026, the Moroccan......

Ford injects $108 million into BTR battery plant in Morocco

Ford has provided $108 million in advance funding to a battery materials project operated by Chinese group BTR in Morocco, highlighting the growing integration of the North African country's industrial sector into global electric vehicle supply chains. According to BTR's financial disclosures,......

Vicenne Accelerates Growth and Reports Positive Net Cash Flow in the First Half of 2026

Vicenne continues to operate on a positive trajectory in 2026. The Moroccan group specializing in health equipment and solutions recorded a strong increase in its activity during the second quarter, while significantly improving its financial position. With 591 million dirhams in revenue for the first......

Morocco: Industrial Production Prices See Slight Increase in July 2026

Production prices in the manufacturing sector excluding oil refining experienced a slight increase in Morocco in July 2026. According to data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the corresponding index rose by 0.1% compared to the previous month. This development reflects a relative stability......

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