Economy



CashPlus and PayPal seal strategic partnership

CashPlus, a leading fintech and financial services company in Morocco, has announced a strategic partnership with PayPal, the global digital payment platform. The agreement introduces a faster and fully digital solution that allows Moroccan users to withdraw their PayPal funds directly in Moroccan dirhams......

Morocco’s customs revenue rises to MAD 65 billion amid economic recovery

Morocco’s customs revenue reached MAD 65 billion ($7.22 billion) by August 2025, marking an 8.3% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Moroccan treasury’s latest report. This growth reflects the country’s ongoing economic recovery and increased import activity. Revenue......

Morocco aims to double economic ties with Kuwait as investments soar

Morocco is actively pursuing a significant expansion of its economic exchanges with Kuwait, targeting a twofold increase in trade and investment partnerships. Ali Benaissa, Morocco's ambassador to Kuwait, emphasized the commitment of both nations to strengthening their economic cooperation during......

Port of Dakhla: Coastal and artisanal fish landings decline by end of August

Fish landings from coastal and artisanal fisheries at the Port of Dakhla fell by 21% year-on-year by the end of August, totaling 65,600 tonnes, according to the National Fisheries Office (ONP). In terms of value, the landings reached 604.91 million dirhams, down from 639.83 million dirhams in August......

Morocco invests 150 million dirhams in new social action institute in Souss-Massa

The Souss-Massa region will soon host a new National Institute of Social Action (INAS), a project that requires an investment of 150 million dirhams. This initiative is part of Morocco’s strategy to expand its network of social action institutes, with the goal of providing specialized training......

Weekly Performance: Dirham rises while MASI declines

During the week of September 4–10, 2025, the Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.6% against the US dollar and 0.2% against the euro, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). No foreign exchange auction operations were conducted during this period, BAM noted in its weekly economic indicators bulletin. Official......

Morocco’s NOOR complex leads Africa’s renewable energy revolution

A new report, The Renewable Energy Investment Case for Africa, has praised Morocco’s NOOR Complex as a landmark achievement in Africa’s clean energy transition. The solar plant, located in Ouarzazate, has become a global model for harnessing renewable energy to reduce reliance on imports......

Boujdour: Oyster harvesting authorized again

The Moroccan Secretariat of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries has announced the lifting of the ban on the harvesting and marketing of shellfish, including oysters, in the classified shellfish farming area of Lakraâ, located in the Boujdour region. According to an official statement, the Technical......

Morocco achieves record-breaking investment and export growth in 2024

Morocco’s Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) has reported a landmark year for the country’s economy in 2024. The agency’s annual activity report, unveiled during its 10th Board of Directors meeting on September 10, 2025, highlighted significant advancements in attracting......

GPC invests MAD 500 million to expand eco-friendly packaging plant in Mohammedia

GPC Papier et Carton, a subsidiary of Ynna Holding and a leader in Morocco’s paper and corrugated cardboard packaging industry, has announced a significant investment of MAD 500 million ($55.56 million) to modernize its plant in Mohammedia. The upgrade aims to boost production capacity, adopt cutting-edge......

Morocco strengthens position as top startup hub in MENA despite funding challenges

Morocco continues to assert itself as one of the leading startup ecosystems in the MENA region, maintaining its top-four position in August 2025, even as regional startup funding saw a significant contraction. According to Wamda, investment across the MENA region dropped sharply by 57%, falling from......

Morocco unveils $5 million Taza station to strengthen rail connectivity

The National Railways Office (ONCF) and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics inaugurated the new Taza railway station, a $5 million project designed to expand Morocco’s rail network and enhance regional connectivity. The development is part of a broader national effort to modernize infrastructure......

Managem reports stable revenue of 4.42 billion dirhams in first half of 2025

The Moroccan mining group Managem announced that its revenue reached 4.42 billion dirhams (MMDH) in the first half of 2025, showing near stability compared to the same period in 2024. According to its financial communication, the second quarter revenue stood at 2.09 billion dirhams, down from 2.47 billion......

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