Economy



Morocco to invest $40 billion in next five years to meet ambitious energy goals

Morocco will need to invest over $40 billion in the next five years to achieve its national energy objectives, according to Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali. Speaking during an interview with Asharq at the OPEC seminar in Vienna, Benali outlined the country's ambitious energy transition strategy,......

Mediterranean ports see slight rise in coastal and small-scale fishing in early 2025

Fishing activities in Morocco’s Mediterranean ports recorded a modest increase during the first half of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Fisheries Office (Office National des Pêches - ONP). Between January and June 2025, coastal and artisanal fishing landings in Mediterranean......

Morocco accelerates desalination and dam projects to secure water by 2030

Morocco is intensifying efforts to combat water scarcity by ramping up seawater desalination and dam construction projects, aiming to secure an annual desalination capacity of 1.7 billion cubic meters by 2030. These initiatives are part of the National Program for Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation......

Morocco and Brazil strengthen economic ties at Marrakech forum

Morocco and Brazil are forging a deeper economic partnership to foster sustainable growth and shared prosperity, as highlighted during the LIDE Forum held in Marrakech. The event brought together over 100 business leaders and institutional representatives from both nations to explore avenues for enhanced......

Morocco enhances energy efficiency initiatives in handicraft sector

Morocco is intensifying efforts to improve energy efficiency within its handicraft industry, aiming to reduce firewood and gas consumption. A new agreement, signed between the Secretary of State for Handicrafts and the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE), outlines a strategy to integrate energy-saving......

Egypt’s Blu EV to invest $100 million in Morocco’s electric mobility sector

Egyptian electric mobility company Blu EV, backed by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, has announced plans to invest $100 million in Morocco by the end of 2025. The company, which specializes in converting gasoline motorcycles into electric ones, aims to expand its presence in North Africa as part of its broader......

Germany and Morocco strengthen partnership with renewed focus on trade and diplomacy

Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering bilateral ties with Morocco, emphasizing economic cooperation, diplomatic dialogue, and mutual support on key regional issues. In a phone call on Monday, German Foreign Affairs Minister Johann David Wadephul praised the growing collaboration between......

Casablanca airport expansion: Morocco builds its gateway to the world

Morocco’s ambitions to become a global aviation hub are taking flight as groundwork begins for a new terminal at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. This transformative project, under the National Airports Office’s (ONDA) “Airports 2030” strategy, aims to elevate the......

Morocco’s youth lead sustainable innovation at Enactus festival in Casablanca

Casablanca is set to host the sixth edition of the Sustainable Innovation Fest (SIF), Morocco’s premier event dedicated to social entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Organized by Enactus Morocco, the three-day festival will run from July 8–10, bringing together over 145 university......

Placing competence at the heart of institutional reform

Rooted in the cultural values of Morocco and shaped by professional experiences abroad, a call for institutional reform and the prioritization of human dignity has emerged as the cornerstone of sustainable development. The philosophy of “the right person in the right place” is often heralded......

OCP Foundation empowers rural cooperatives for sustainable growth across Africa

The OCP Foundation marked International Cooperatives Day by reflecting on its decade-long efforts to strengthen rural communities through cooperative development. Operating across 12 regions in Morocco and nine countries in the Global South, the Moroccan organization focuses on empowering farmers and......

Renault celebrates Morocco’s first fully electric quadricycle, the Mobilize DUO

Renault’s Tangier factory marked a major milestone on Friday with the production of the 2,000th Mobilize DUO, Morocco’s first fully electric quadricycle. This innovative vehicle, tailored for urban mobility, represents a significant step forward in Morocco’s transition to sustainable......

Morocco’s industrial sector sees growth amid textile struggles

Morocco’s industrial production surged in May 2025, signaling robust growth across most sectors, according to Bank Al Maghrib’s latest monthly industry survey. Factories operated at 78% capacity during the month, reflecting strong demand for manufactured goods. Growth across industries,......

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