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Brazilian business delegation to visit Morocco to strengthen economic cooperation

A Brazilian trade mission composed of six companies from different economic sectors is scheduled to visit Morocco from June 10 to 13 in an effort to explore new business opportunities and strengthen bilateral partnerships between the two countries. The initiative is being organized by the Arab-Brazilian......

Morocco's cement sales surge 31.8% in April, signaling construction rebound

Morocco's cement sector posted a sharp recovery in April 2026, with sales climbing 31.8% compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data released by the Directorate of Financial Studies and Forecasts (DEPF). The figure marks a return to the growth pace recorded during the equivalent......

Morocco's air traffic surges 17.8% in March 2026, led by African and American routes

Morocco's air transport sector posted a 17.8% increase in passenger traffic in March 2026, a sharp acceleration compared to the 9.8% growth recorded during the same month a year earlier. The figures, released by the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts, confirm that the country's aviation......

Morocco's manufacturing producer prices rise modestly in April 2026

Morocco's manufacturing sector recorded a 0.3% increase in producer price index in April 2026 compared to the previous month, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The overall rise was driven primarily by price gains in the food and chemical industries, even as several......

Mehdi Tazi urges Moroccan diaspora shift to productive investment

Mehdi Tazi, newly appointed president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, called for a major shift in how Morocco’s diaspora engages with the national economy during an investment forum in Tangier. He urged a move away from traditional family remittances toward structured productive......

Attijariwafa Bank launches “Simple”, Morocco’s first neobank

Attijariwafa Bank has officially unveiled “Simple”, presented as the first neobank in Morocco, marking a new milestone in the country’s banking and digital transformation landscape. The launch event took place in Casablanca and highlighted the group’s ambition to modernize banking......

Africa receives only a tenth of required climate finance

Africa faces a widening gap between climate commitments and available funding. A new policy analysis by Harrison Rehoboth Consulting, based on data from the Climate Policy Initiative, estimates that the continent needs about 2.8 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2030 to meet its Paris Agreement goals.......

Morocco tomato exports extend lead over Spain globally

Morocco has strengthened its position in the global fresh tomato trade, maintaining its lead over Spain for a fourth consecutive year in export volumes and widening its advantage in value for a second year. The shift reflects a broader realignment in agricultural competitiveness between the two countries,......

Cosumar among companies awarded Made in Morocco label

Morocco has awarded the Made in Morocco label to nearly 80 industrial companies in Casablanca, marking a new step in a national strategy to strengthen domestic production and enhance the global competitiveness of local industry. The certification ceremony was held under the supervision of the Minister......

France’s Eiffage to build Morocco Noor Atlas solar plants

Construction has begun on a major solar energy initiative in Morocco involving four photovoltaic power plants under the Noor Atlas program, marking a new phase in the country’s renewable energy expansion. Eiffage, through its energy systems subsidiary, is responsible for the design, supply, construction,......

Mohamed Ezzahaoui takes over Morocco customs, Abdellatif Amrani leads treasury

Mohamed Ezzahaoui has been appointed director general of Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, while Abdellatif Amrani has been confirmed as Treasurer General of the Kingdom following a government council decision. The appointments were formalized under constitutional procedures......

AfDB and OCP sign €450 million green credit guarantee to support sustainable investment program

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the OCP Group have signed a €450 million partial credit guarantee agreement aimed at supporting the company’s large-scale investment program in Morocco. The agreement, signed in Rabat, is designed to facilitate a €530 million green financing package......

Applications open for pan-african entrepreneur contest season two

A new call for applications has been launched for the second season of a pan-african television competition dedicated to entrepreneurship. The initiative builds on the success of its first edition, which reached audiences across multiple regions and positioned itself as a platform for emerging business......

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