Economy
Dubai-based energy firm AMEA Power has announced its involvement in the second phase of Morocco’s Agadir seawater desalination project, a transformative effort set to make the facility one of Africa’s largest water treatment plants. This expansion will boost the plant’s capacity to......
The United States recorded a trade deficit of $60.2 billion in goods and services in June 2025, a marked improvement from the $71.7 billion registered in May, according to data released on August 5 by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This reduction was driven by a lower deficit......
Morocco is solidifying its position as a leading fertilizer supplier to India, bolstered by strategic agreements and its commitment to high-quality exports. The country’s state-owned OCP Group, a global leader in the fertilizer industry, has played a pivotal role in meeting India’s agricultural......
Moroccan households saw a modest reduction in their debt burden in 2024, with the average debt-to-income ratio falling to 34%, down from 35% in 2023. The findings come from the 2024 annual financial stability report, jointly published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the Insurance and Social Welfare Control......
Morocco’s unemployment rate fell to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2025, down from 13.1% during the same period last year, according to figures released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This marks the first decline after several quarters of rising unemployment, driven largely by job creation......
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......
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,......
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 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 (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......
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......
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 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......
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