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Morocco's ambitious highway project connects Marrakech and Fès

Preliminary studies are officially underway in Morocco to define the technical specifications and financial arrangements for a new highway project linking Marrakech to Fès via Beni Mellal and Khénifra. The estimated cost of this infrastructure is approximately 28 billion dirhams. According......

EBRD, EU, and Finéa collaborate to revitalize small businesses after Al Haouz earthquake

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has joined forces with the European Union (EU) and the Moroccan financing institution Finéa to provide essential support to small businesses in regions impacted by the devastating Al Haouz earthquake. On September 8, 2023, a powerful......

Marouane Abdelati steps into leadership role at MEDZ as deputy CEO of CDG Développement

Marouane Abdelati has been appointed as the President of the Management Board of MEDZ and the Deputy CEO of CDG Développement, marking a significant advancement in his career. Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG), Morocco’s state-owned institutional investor, oversees MEDZ, which......

Morocco as a model for international reform initiatives

Morocco is increasingly recognized as a "true model" for other nations, driven by a series of robust reform programs, according to Rebeca Grynspan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). During a press conference in Geneva, Grynspan emphasized......

Spain-Morocco undersea tunnel set to cost €15 billion

The ambitious Spain-Morocco undersea tunnel project, designed to connect Morocco’s Tangier with Spain’s Algeciras through the Strait of Gibraltar, is estimated to carry a hefty price tag of €15 billion, as reported by Spanish newspaper La Razón. This monumental initiative is......

Unlocking economic potential: rural women's role in Morocco's growth

The potential economic contribution of rural women in Morocco is immense, with estimates indicating that their inclusion could generate MAD 25.3 billion (approximately $2.53 billion), roughly 2.2% of the nation’s GDP. This assertion was made by High Commissioner for Planning, Chakib Benmoussa,......

LiFtour 2025: Driving insights into Morocco’s economic health through advertising trends

Advertising trends as a reflection of Morocco’s economic health At the 2025 edition of LiFtour, Anouar Sabri emphasized the pivotal role of the event as a premier platform for dialogue and exchange. Each year, LiFtour provides an essential space for analyzing advertising investment figures, particularly......

Morocco chosen to host African finance ministers’ conference in 2026

Morocco is set to host the 58th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development in March 2026. This announcement was made on Friday during the experts' session of the 57th ECA session and the......

Morocco unanimously elected to lead 57th session of the UN Economic Commission for Africa

Morocco has been unanimously elected to preside over the 57th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. This decision, made on Wednesday in Addis Ababa, reflects the trust member states have......