Economy



Morocco trade deficit widens to 13.7 billion despite export growth

Morocco’s trade deficit widened sharply during the first four months of 2026, reaching MAD 127.04 billion, or about $13.7 billion, according to official foreign trade figures. The increase marks an 18.4 percent rise compared with the same period in the previous year. The gap reflects a faster expansion......

Ryanair keeps Morocco flights intact thanks to fuel hedging strategy

Ryanair has confirmed it will maintain its full summer flight program in Morocco, shielding itself from the fuel price surge triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted jet fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. While the broader......

EU warns of jet fuel shortages as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist

The European Commission has issued a warning that aviation fuel supplies across the European Union could tighten in the coming weeks if instability around the Strait of Hormuz continues, highlighting the deepening impact of Middle East tensions on global energy markets and air transport. Following meetings......

Daher relocates Airbus parts production from France to Morocco

French aerospace manufacturer Daher is preparing to shift a portion of its production and assembly operations from its plant in Tarbes, southwestern France, to Morocco, as part of a restructuring effort designed to restore profitability at its industrial division by 2028. The move falls under an internal......

Marrakech luxury property prices rise as foreign demand accelerates

Marrakech’s prime residential property market has recorded strong growth since 2023, driven by rising demand from international buyers, younger professionals, and Moroccan expatriates seeking second homes and lifestyle investments. The city, long associated with retirees and seasonal visitors,......

Rabat summit targets Morocco’s expanding real estate investment market

Rabat will host the GBB Investment Summit on June 9, bringing together regional and international investors to examine Morocco’s rapidly expanding investment environment, with particular attention on the real estate and hospitality sectors. The invitation-only event will take place at the Four......

Bank Of Africa named best bank in North Africa at African Banker Awards 2026

Bank Of Africa (BOA) has been named Best Bank in North Africa during the 2026 edition of the African Banker Awards held in Brazzaville. The prestigious awards recognize the leading institutions and personalities that have contributed to the growth and development of Africa’s banking and financial......

Morocco PME prepares a nationwide roadshow to promote the TPME Pact

Maroc PME is preparing a large-scale national roadshow across Morocco’s twelve regions as part of the implementation of the new TPME Pact, an ambitious program designed to strengthen and modernize very small and medium-sized enterprises. Following its official presentation in Rabat in April, the......

Morocco's Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line reaches 30% completion, due in 2029

Morocco's Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line has surpassed 30% completion, with the project remaining on schedule for delivery in September 2029, according to the country's Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh. The minister delivered the update before the House of Representatives......

Managem acquires full stake in Sound Energy Meridja, raising Tendrara hold to 75%

Moroccan mining group Managem has signed a binding agreement to purchase 100% of Sound Energy Meridja Limited (SEML), the vehicle through which UK-listed Sound Energy Plc held its residual 20% interest in the Tendrara gas concession in eastern Morocco. The $57 million deal marks Sound Energy's complete......

Chinese medical firm breaks ground on first African factory in Morocco

Chinese medical technology company Jiangsu Aishelun Medical Technology Group has begun construction of its first manufacturing facility on the African continent, located at Mohammed VI Tanger Tech City in northern Morocco. The project is being developed through the company's Moroccan subsidiary,......

Crédit du Maroc posts 37% profit surge in first quarter 2026

Crédit du Maroc delivered a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, with its consolidated net income attributable to the group climbing 37.2% year-on-year to reach 272 million dirhams, up from 198 million dirhams during the same period in 2025. The results, reviewed by the Supervisory......

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......

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