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Morocco Launches National Care Economy Strategy to Expand Women's Workforce Participation

The Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, working with the International Labour Organization and UN Women, has introduced a national strategy to professionalise care services, strengthen social protection and increase fe...

Operation Marhaba Handles Record Passenger Traffic Through Tangier Med

Moroccan and Spanish authorities reported smooth cross-border operations during the opening phase of Operation Marhaba 2026, with more than 646,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles passing through Tangier Med, underscoring the port's role...

Casablanca Desalination Plant Reaches Halfway Point as Morocco Expands Water Security Infrastructure

The Ministry of Equipment and Water said construction of the Casablanca desalination plant has reached 50 percent completion as Morocco accelerates four major seawater desalination projects to combat persistent drought and increase natio...

Morocco Advances Multi-Billion-Dollar Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Projects

Moroccan authorities have allocated strategic land for major green hydrogen and green ammonia developments, including a 4.5 billion dollar project by the ORNX consortium in El Aaiún, as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a f...

Morocco Forecasts Stronger Economic Growth on Agriculture, Tourism and Manufacturing

Morocco's High Commission for Planning expects economic growth to reach 5.4 percent in the third quarter of 2026, supported by a sharp recovery in agriculture alongside continued expansion in the tourism and manufacturing sectors despite...

United Nations Identifies Morocco as a Rising Global Hub for Electric Vehicle Battery Investment

The latest United Nations Conference on Trade and Development World Investment Report says foreign direct investment into Morocco has doubled, driven by international automotive and battery manufacturers expanding electric vehicle compon...

The AI Race Enters Its Infrastructure Era

Chinese Battery Maker Speeds Construction of Electric Vehicle Gigafactory Near Kenitra

Construction of a major electric vehicle battery plant near Kenitra is progressing ahead of schedule as Chinese manufacturers seek to use Morocco's trade agreements with the European Union and the United States to strengthen automotive s...

Bank Al-Maghrib Holds Interest Rates Steady to Support Business Lending

Morocco's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, seeking to balance inflation risks with continued access to credit for small and medium-sized businesses driving industrial growth.

Tangier Med Reports Record Container Throughput as Global Shipping Shifts Routes

Tangier Med handled record container volumes during the first half of 2026, reflecting growing demand from shipping companies seeking efficient trade links between Europe and Africa amid Red Sea disruptions.

Morocco Launches Multi-Billion-Dollar Green Hydrogen Projects in Southern Provinces

The Moroccan government has allocated large land reserves in Dakhla and El Aaiún for international green hydrogen projects, unlocking an initial four point five billion dollars in investment for green ammonia and synthetic fuel production.

Mastercard Forecasts Morocco to Outpace Global Growth With Three Point Nine Percent Expansion in 2026

The Mastercard Economics Institute expects Morocco's economy to grow by three point nine percent this year, supported by foreign investment in renewable energy, digital transformation and expanding trade ties across Africa.

Morocco and Argentina Establish Parliamentary Friendship Group to Deepen Bilateral Relations

Lawmakers in Argentina launched a parliamentary friendship group with Morocco to strengthen political dialogue, expand agricultural trade and promote broader South-South cooperation between the two countries.

Southern Moroccan Regions Gain Economic Momentum Through Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Projects

New economic data show the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab and Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra regions are contributing a growing share of national output as investment in ports, fisheries and green hydrogen projects continues to expand.

Morocco to Host Global Aviation Africa Platform in Casablanca

International aviation partners selected Casablanca to host the new Global Aviation Africa platform, reinforcing Morocco's role as a regional gateway for airport development and aviation connectivity across Africa, Europe and the Middle ...

Morocco Reduces July Domestic Borrowing Needs as Public Finances Improve

The Treasury and External Finance Department lowered its July domestic borrowing target to between 5.5 billion and 6 billion dirhams, reflecting stronger revenue collection and improved fiscal management despite continued infrastructure ...

African Development Bank Ranks Morocco as Africa's Leading Industrial Economy

A new African Development Bank industrialisation index places Morocco ahead of South Africa, citing sustained expansion in the country's aerospace, automotive and phosphate manufacturing industries.

Construction Advances on Four Strategic Desalination Plants Across Morocco

Authorities reported steady progress on major desalination projects in Nador, Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca, part of a long-term effort to strengthen water security and increase the share of desalinated drinking water in the national sup...

World Bank Approves 265 Million Dollar Financing for Morocco's Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Project

The World Bank has approved funding for a 300-megawatt pumped hydropower storage facility near Chefchaouen that will help integrate up to one gigawatt of additional solar and wind capacity into Morocco's electricity grid.

Morocco Unveils Renewable-Powered Desalination Strategy to Boost Domestic Manufacturing

The government launched a national desalination strategy designed to raise local industrial content from 30 percent to 70 percent by 2030 while building a renewable energy-powered water technology industry for domestic use and future exp...

France Backs Kenitra-to-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Expansion with New Financing Agreement

Moroccan and French finance ministers formalised a funding agreement that provides financial and technical support for extending Morocco's high-speed rail network from Kenitra to Marrakech, strengthening the country's long-term transport...

Morocco and France Sign Broad Infrastructure and Economic Cooperation Agreements

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu oversaw the signing of agreements covering high-speed rail, civil aviation, water infrastructure and wider economic cooperation during the fifteenth Moro...

Morocco Raises Economic Growth Outlook as Infrastructure Investment Accelerates Ahead of the 2030 World Cup

The Ministry of Economy and Finance expects economic growth to approach 4.8 percent, supported by a 12.8 percent rise in fixed investment and continued spending on transport and other infrastructure linked to preparations for the 2030 FI...

Morocco and the World Bank Launch Ten-Year Partnership to Drive Private Sector Growth and Job Creation

The World Bank Group and the Moroccan government have agreed on a ten-year country partnership framework aimed at shifting the economy toward private-sector-led growth, mobilising investment to support youth employment and long-term econ...

Morocco's World Cup Campaign Ends in Quarter-Finals

Morocco's national football team exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a quarter-final defeat to France, concluding another strong tournament that reinforced the Atlas Lions' standing on the international stage.

UN Resolution Maintains Support for Moroccan Autonomy Proposal on Western Sahara

Recent developments at the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed Morocco's autonomy proposal as the principal framework for addressing the Western Sahara issue, providing continuity for infrastructure and investment projects in the ...

Morocco Expands Trade Push Across West Africa

Moroccan companies are increasing investment and commercial activity across West Africa by leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area and the country's established banking and logistics networks.

Renewable Energy Expansion Reduces Industry's Exposure to Fossil Fuel Prices

Independent analyses indicate that Morocco's growing solar and wind capacity is helping shield industrial electricity costs from volatility in international fossil fuel markets.

OCP Adjusts Phosphate Production to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions

State-owned fertilizer producer OCP has revised production schedules and maintenance plans to offset raw material supply disruptions linked to instability around the Strait of Hormuz.

Morocco Expands Green Hydrogen Investment Programme

The government continues allocating land to international renewable energy developers under the Morocco Offer framework, reinforcing its ambition to become a major exporter of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels to Europe.

Casablanca Desalination Project Advances to Strengthen Water Security

Morocco is accelerating construction of Africa's largest desalination plant near Sidi Rahal, with the renewable energy-powered facility expected to produce 300 million cubic metres of drinking water annually to improve long-term water re...

Morocco and Orange Sign Artificial Intelligence Partnership

The Ministry of Digital Transition signed a strategic agreement with Orange Morocco to develop sovereign artificial intelligence solutions for public services as part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy.

ORA Technologies Secures $10 Million to Expand Fintech Platform

Moroccan technology company ORA Technologies raised a $10 million Series A extension to accelerate growth in digital payments, e-commerce and embedded financial services, marking one of North Africa's largest early-stage funding rounds t...

Royal Air Maroc Launches Direct Casablanca-Boston Service

Royal Air Maroc introduced direct flights between Casablanca and Boston to strengthen links with North America, support tourism growth and facilitate business travel connected with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tangier Med Restricts Port Access During Peak Operation Marhaba Season

Tangier Med port has limited access to travellers with confirmed bookings as authorities manage exceptionally high passenger volumes during the annual Operation Marhaba crossings between Europe and North Africa.

Dakhla Atlantique Port Surpasses Sixty Percent Construction Milestone

Construction of the Dakhla Atlantique deepwater port has passed the 60 percent completion mark, advancing Morocco's Atlantic Initiative to strengthen trade links with landlocked Sahel countries through expanded maritime infrastructure.

Morocco Expands National Care Economy Strategy to Boost Women's Employment

The Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, working with the International Labour Organization, launched the Arab region's first national care economy strategy to expand social protection and create more employment opportu...