Economy



Stellantis Maroc and Al Barid Bank partner to promote green mobility and entrepreneurship in Morocco

Stellantis Maroc and Al Barid Bank have announced a strategic partnership to provide Moroccan professionals with accessible financing for micro-mobility vehicles, aiming to foster sustainable transportation and support local entrepreneurship. Unveiled on Thursday, the initiative offers professional......

Bank liquidity needs rise in Morocco in August 2025

Morocco’s banking liquidity needs increased in August 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). In response, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) raised the volume of its liquidity injections, reaching an average of 134.4 billion dirhams (MMDH)......

Morocco rethinks welfare with direct aid and social protection reforms

Morocco is undergoing a significant transformation in its approach to welfare and social protection, aiming to modernize its support systems while addressing long-standing economic and regional disparities. Central to this shift is the gradual reduction of the Compensation Fund, the country’s hallmark......

Urban Transport: Around 1,000 new buses to be delivered

Approximately 1,000 new buses will be delivered between the end of October and early November as part of the first phase of the National Urban Public Transport by Bus Program (2025–2029), according to Younes El Kasmi, Governor and Director of Urban Mobility and Transport at......

Morocco allocates $1.34 billion to stabilize essential goods prices in 2026

The Moroccan government has set aside MAD 13.77 billion ($1.34 billion) in 2026 to subsidize essential goods, including butane gas, sugar, and soft wheat flour, according to the compensation fund report accompanying the 2026 Finance Bill. The funding aims to counter domestic production shortfalls caused......

Most of Morocco's civil servants work in just seven ministries

The Moroccan civil service employed 576,062 workers in 2025, according to a recent human-resources report accompanying the 2026 budget bill. This figure represents the total number of budgeted posts for civilian personnel in the public sector. The report highlights a notable imbalance, with 90.1% of......

Civil Service: 68,418 retirements expected between 2025 and 2029

A total of 68,418 civil servants are expected to retire between 2025 and 2029, according to the Human Resources Report accompanying the 2026 Finance Bill. These retirements will mainly affect the Ministry of National Education (26,175), the Ministry of the Interior......

Moroccan airports handle over 23.9 million passengers by end of August 2025

Moroccan airports welcomed more than 23.9 million passengers during the first eight months of 2025, marking an 11.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). This growth was driven by an improvement......

Belgian embassy celebrates a century of Belgian-Luxembourg chamber of commerce in Morocco

The Belgian Embassy in Rabat hosted a gala event on Thursday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Morocco (CCBLM). The event celebrated a century of economic cooperation, mutual ambition, and strong ties between Morocco, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Held......

Souss Massa: Regional investment center outlines 2026 roadmap

The Souss Massa Regional Investment Center (CRI) held its second Board of Directors session in Agadir, focused on reviewing and approving the 2026 budget, multi-year programming, and action plan for the upcoming year. The session was attended by Karim Zidane, Minister Delegate......

Royal Air Maroc expands domestic flights, strengthens links to southern provinces

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced an ambitious expansion of its domestic flight network, enhancing connectivity to Morocco’s southern provinces and supporting regional development. The new routes are part of a partnership with the regions of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, and Guelmin-Oued......

Morocco: Treasury invests MAD 11.3 billion in short-term placements

The Directorate of the Treasury and External Finance (DTFE) carried out four short-term investment operations on Thursday, placing a total of MAD 11.3 billion of cash surpluses. The largest operation, amounting to MAD 6.4 billion, was conducted as a repurchase......

Morocco and Senegal mark six decades of lasting partnership with symposium in Laayoune

Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is set to host a symposium on October 27 in collaboration with the Timbuktu Institute – African Center for Peace Studies, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Morocco-Senegal cooperation. The event will take place at the ASARI Campus of UM6P......

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