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Chinese auto supplier Kuntai invests $13.7 million in Moroccan factory for European expansion

Chinese automotive interior materials manufacturer Kuntai has announced plans to establish a $13.7 million production facility in Morocco. The investment, led by its subsidiary Kuntai Hongjing Co Ltd, marks a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. Integrated production......

Casablanca Stock Exchange ends the week on a positive note

The Casablanca Stock Exchange recorded a positive performance for the week of July 28 to August 1, 2025. The MASI, the market’s main index, rose by 0.85% to close at 19,570.63 points. The MASI 20, which reflects the performance of the 20 most liquid stocks, gained 0.92% to 1,609.11 points. Meanwhile,......

Key indicators from BAM: Dirham trends, market liquidity, and stock performance

During the period from July 24 to 29, 2025, the Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.6% against the euro and depreciated by 1% against the US dollar, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). In its latest weekly indicators bulletin, BAM reported that no foreign exchange auctions were conducted during this time.......

Morocco emerges as Africa’s top mining investment destination

Morocco has solidified its position as a leading destination for mining investment, ranking first in Africa and 18th globally in the 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies by Canada’s Fraser Institute. This ranking underscores Morocco’s competitive edge in mineral potential and government......

Bank Al-Maghrib reports 27% profit growth in 2024, reaching MAD 6.46 billion

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, concluded 2024 as one of its most profitable years, recording a net profit of MAD 6.46 billion. This marks a 27% increase compared to the MAD 5.1 billion reported in 2023, despite rising operational expenses and economic challenges. Key drivers of......

US to approve $5 billion investment in Morocco’s Sahara region

The United States is moving forward with a $5 billion investment plan aimed at fostering socio-economic development in Morocco’s southern provinces, located in the disputed Sahara region. The initiative underscores Washington’s ongoing support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and......

Moroccan travel spending abroad surges to MAD 15.5 billion in first half of 2025

Moroccans have spent over MAD 15.5 billion ($1.69 billion) on international travel during the first six months of 2025, according to data released by the Moroccan Exchange Office. This figure marks an 8.2% increase compared to the MAD 14.33 billion ($1.56 billion) spent during the same period in 2024. The......

Morocco’s tax amnesty program slows cash circulation growth in 2024

Morocco’s tax amnesty program significantly slowed the growth of cash in circulation in 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib’s (BAM) annual financial report. The initiative, launched by the General Directorate of Taxes, reduced the growth rate of banknotes and coins in circulation to 8%, down......

Transavia to launch new Oujda-Amsterdam route this winter

Transavia has announced the introduction of a new air route connecting Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the Moroccan city of Oujda. The route will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting December 10, 2025. Seasonal operations and high demand The service will run until January 11, 2026,......

Morocco and Senegal deepen industrial ties with a pan-African vision

Morocco and Senegal are strengthening their economic partnership, advancing a shared Pan-African co-development vision. Bilateral trade between the two nations surged from $98.5 million in 2010 to $370 million in 2024, underscoring their growing collaboration based on mutual trust, solidarity, and economic......

Morocco’s aerospace exports soar to MAD 14.13 billion in first half of 2025

Morocco's aerospace industry has continued its remarkable growth, with exports reaching MAD 14.13 billion ($1.41 billion) during the first six months of 2025, an 8.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Office des Changes. Decade of transformative growth The sector’s......

Casablanca stock exchange opens in green territory

Casablanca – The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened higher on Thursday, July 31, 2025, with its benchmark index, the MASI, rising by 0.3% to 19,505.4 points, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The MASI 20 index, which tracks the 20 most liquid stocks, also climbed by 0.37% to reach 1,604.03......

Morocco's trade deficit surges 18.4% to reach $17.81 billion in early 2025

Morocco's trade deficit has expanded considerably in the first half of 2025, climbing to MAD 161.86 billion ($17.81 billion) compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the Foreign Exchange Office. This increase of 18.4% is attributed to a faster rise in imports relative......

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