Economy



Moroccan Hass avocado prices fall 20% amid challenging season start

The Moroccan Hass avocado season has begun under challenging conditions, with prices dropping by 20% compared to last year. The decline is attributed to oversupply from Latin American producers and declining demand in Europe, creating fierce competition for Moroccan exporters. Global oversupply pressures......

Choiseul Rabat Forum highlights Africa’s leadership in global value creation

Nearly 800 global executives gathered last week at the Choiseul African Business Forum, held at the Rabat Marriott Conference Center in Morocco’s Agdal district. The event, which brought together decision-makers from more than 60 countries, emphasized Africa’s emergence as a key player in......

Morocco’s grapefruit exports soar as Canada’s demand drives record growth

Morocco has achieved a remarkable milestone in the global grapefruit market, doubling its exports to Canada to 1,500 tonnes and generating $1.67 million during the 2024–2025 season. This success solidifies Morocco’s growing presence in a market that has been in long-term decline. According......

Chinese manufacturer Boway to establish $150 million production base in Morocco

Chinese alloy manufacturer Boway has unveiled plans to construct a state-of-the-art production facility in Nador, Morocco, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion strategy. Headquartered in Zhejiang, China, Boway specializes in producing alloy materials such as copper, brass, bronze,......

Climate: Leila Benali holds High-Level talks in Belém ahead of COP30

Belém, November 8, 2025 – On the sidelines of the Climate Leaders Summit in Belém, ahead of COP30, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, held a series of strategic meetings focused on strengthening international cooperation in climate......

Morocco’s e-commerce revolution reshapes its digital economy

Morocco’s digital marketplace has undergone a profound transformation in the last five years, redefining how consumers shop and businesses sell. Online retail has shifted from a niche activity to a major driver of national growth, reflecting the country’s growing embrace of technology and......

Moroccan textile exports rise but lose ground in Europe

Morocco’s clothing exports to the European Union grew slightly in the first half of 2025, but the country’s share in the European market is slipping as Asian competitors strengthen their dominance. Despite positive results, Morocco faces growing pressure to reinvent its textile industry and......

Morocco faces mounting ecological pressure amid recurrent droughts

Morocco is facing growing ecological stress due to increasingly frequent droughts, according to the latest Global Ecological Threat Report published by the Australian think tank Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The report places Morocco among the North African countries that have experienced......

Morocco reaches historic milestone with 16.6 million tourists in ten months

Morocco has marked a historic achievement in its tourism sector by welcoming 16.6 million visitors during the first ten months of 2025, representing a 14% increase compared to the same period last year. The announcement was made in Casablanca by Fatim-Zahra Ammor,......

Samskip launches weekly maritime route connecting Morocco to Northern Europe

Multimodal transport company Samskip has officially launched a new maritime route linking Morocco to Northern Europe. The Samskip Toubkal will make its first commercial departure from Agadir port on November 13, 2025, now regularly connecting Rotterdam, Tilbury, Casablanca, and Agadir. The......

Attijariwafa Bank warns of identity theft and spread of false information

The Attijariwafa Bank Group has issued a public warning after discovering a fraudulent video circulating online that uses the image, name, and voice of its Chairman and CEO. According to the bank, the video — designed to imitate a national media report — redirects......

Mohamed El Kettani named African banker of the year at AFIS Awards 2025

Casablanca, November 5, 2025 — Mohamed El Kettani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Attijariwafa bank, has been awarded the prestigious title of “African Banker of the Year” at the AFIS Awards 2025. Leading Morocco’s largest banking group since 2007, El Kettani has been......

Industry: Everything you need to know about the new “Made in Morocco” label

Rabat, November 5, 2025 – The Moroccan government, in partnership with the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), has officially launched the new “Made in Morocco” label. Designed to enhance product traceability, highlight local value, and support industrial upgrading,......

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