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Morocco Launches MAD 11 Billion Urban Transport Modernization Initiative

Morocco has unveiled an ambitious MAD 11 billion investment program aimed at transforming urban transportation across the nation. The comprehensive initiative, announced by the Interior Ministry, will run from 2025 to 2029 and focuses on enhancing service quality throughout Moroccan communities. The......

Moroccan Finance Ministry Pushes for Tobacco Price Increases Amid Stagnant Tax Revenues

Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance is exerting pressure on tobacco companies to raise cigarette prices following disappointing revenue collections from the Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) on manufactured tobacco. Sources within the ministry indicate that these tax revenues have fallen below......

 Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships in Morocco: Support from the African Development Bank

In response to a request from Morocco's Ministry of Economy and Finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is preparing to approve a technical assistance program aimed at promoting public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the country. The primary objective of this support is to assist in the implementation......

Morocco Unveils $735 Million Highway Expansion Plan Ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco is set to dramatically expand its motorway infrastructure through a comprehensive MAD 7.74 billion ($735 million) investment plan spanning 2025-2027. The initiative aims to add 1,000 kilometers of new highways to the nation's transportation network, strengthening its position as home to Africa's......

Morocco's Tourism Surge: 11.8 Million Visitors Signal Strong Recovery in 2024

Morocco's tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with the country welcoming 11.8 million tourists by the end of August 2024. This impressive figure represents a 16% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Directorate of Financial Studies......

Morocco's Strategic Cash Surplus Maneuvers

In a significant move, the Moroccan Treasury and External Finance Department, operating under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has executed three substantial cash surplus investments totaling MAD 13.2 billion. The first transaction involved a repo investment valued at MAD 11 billion, spread over......

Morocco's Economic Rise: A Surge in Foreign Investments

Morocco is witnessing a significant boost in its economic landscape, fueled by a remarkable increase in foreign direct investment (FDI). Recent data from the Exchange Office under the Ministry of Economy and Finance highlights this upward trajectory. In the first half of the fiscal year, net FDI inflows......

ICSID Ruling: Moroccan State Prevails in SAMIR Oil Refinery Dispute

In a landmark decision on Monday, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) dismissed the majority of claims brought by Corral Morocco Holding against the Moroccan state concerning the SAMIR oil refinery case. The ICSID awarded Corral a modest $150 million in compensation,......

Morocco's Public Sector Set for Transformation with World Bank's $600 Million Boost

In a significant move to enhance public services and modernize governance, Morocco has secured a $600 million loan from the World Bank. This substantial financial injection, divided into two distinct programs, aims to revolutionize the country's public sector and state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The......