Economy



Morocco challenges Spain in the race for electric vehicle manufacturing

Morocco is rapidly strengthening its position in the global automotive industry as it moves beyond traditional vehicle assembly toward electric vehicles, batteries and other advanced components. The Kingdom is attracting growing interest from international investors thanks to competitive production......

Morocco’s airports become key to tourism growth ahead of 2030

Morocco is strengthening its airport infrastructure as international tourism continues to expand and the country prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Kingdom welcomed a record 19.8 million tourists in 2025 and aims to attract 26 million visitors by 2030. At the same time, Moroccan airports......

Marrakech strengthens its position as Morocco’s leading tourism destination

Marrakech continues to reinforce its status as one of Morocco's most important tourism hubs, recording strong growth in hotel stays during the first five months of 2026. Classified accommodation establishments in the city registered more than 6.05 million overnight stays between January and May,......

Morgan Stanley increases its exposure to Morocco as investor confidence grows

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has gradually increased its exposure to the Moroccan market in 2026, signaling stronger confidence in the country’s economic and industrial prospects while maintaining a cautious stance toward the valuation of Moroccan equities. The move concerns the firm’s......

Morocco builds a global platform for industrial investment

Morocco is strengthening its position as an emerging destination for foreign investment, particularly in automotive manufacturing, electric-vehicle batteries, renewable energy and logistics. The country’s strategy is increasingly based on connecting industrial production with modern infrastructure,......

Morocco tightens compliance rules for offshore holding companies

Morocco is strengthening oversight of offshore holding companies as part of broader efforts to improve transparency and reinforce safeguards against money laundering and illicit financial flows. The Office des Changes announced Monday the publication of Circular No. 2/2026, setting out new vigilance......

Tetouan airport passenger traffic falls 8.9% in first half of 2026

Passenger traffic at Tetouan’s Saniat R’mel International Airport declined by 8.9% during the first six months of 2026, despite a significant increase in aircraft movements and a strong rebound in June. According to figures released by Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA), the......

Morocco ranks among the world’s top destinations for solo travelers in 2026

Morocco is strengthening its position on the global tourism map after being included among the leading international destinations for solo travelers in 2026. The North African country ranked first in Africa and 37th worldwide in a ranking published by Travel And Tour World, highlighting its growing appeal......

Morocco’s luxury tourism model strengthens its position on the global stage

Morocco is consolidating its reputation as a leading destination for luxury tourism, with its hospitality model increasingly attracting international attention for combining local identity, traditional craftsmanship, distinctive architecture and high-end service. Portuguese business publication Jornal......

Morocco’s grain production rebounds as wheat import needs decline

Morocco’s grain sector is expected to record a strong recovery in 2026, with production forecast at around 6.3 million tonnes, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The projected output would be about 16% above the average of the previous five years, marking......

Tanger Med ranks among the world’s leading container ports

Morocco’s Tanger Med port has strengthened its position in global maritime trade, ranking sixth worldwide in the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), according to the 2026 edition published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The ranking assessed nearly 400 container......

Morocco’s Treasury places 1.5 billion dirhams in surplus cash on the market

Morocco’s Directorate of Treasury and External Finance (DTFE) has carried out two transactions to place a combined 1.5 billion dirhams ($150 million) in surplus Treasury cash on the financial market. The operations, launched on Friday, form part of the Treasury’s management of available......

Morocco’s port traffic rises 14.4% to 148.6 million tonnes in first half of 2026

Morocco’s ports recorded strong growth in overall commercial traffic during the first half of 2026, reaching 148.6 million tonnes by the end of June, according to figures released by the Ministry of Equipment and Water. The total represents a 14.4% increase compared with approximately 130 million......

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