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France and Morocco urged to forge new strategic alliances for shared sovereignty

Former French Minister of Economy, Industrial Renewal, and Digital Affairs Arnaud Montebourg called for stronger strategic partnerships between France and Morocco, highlighting their shared history, mutual interests, and potential to shape a “winning North-South strategy.” Speaking at a debate......

Moroccan companies embrace ESG standards amid push for sustainable growth

Morocco is taking decisive steps to strengthen environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, reflecting a growing national commitment to responsible business and sustainability. As global focus on ethical corporate conduct intensifies, new regulations and studies highlight how Moroccan firms......

World Bank lifts Morocco’s 2025 growth outlook to 4.4% as key sectors drive recovery

Morocco’s economy is expected to expand by 4.4% in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP). The updated forecast highlights stronger-than-expected performance across agriculture, tourism, and......

Morocco secures 3.5 million tons of French wheat as drought strains local production

Morocco is preparing to import 3.5 million metric tons of wheat from France to meet its domestic demand for the 2025–2026 season, amid persistent drought and rising temperatures that continue to undermine the country’s agricultural output. Growing dependence on imports Philippe Heusele,......

Public-private partnerships set the stage for Morocco’s sustainable World Cup legacy

As Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, the event brings more than just athletic anticipation. It presents a rare opportunity for the nation to accelerate its green transition while addressing large-scale infrastructure needs. Policymakers, investors, and......

FEC to become a strategic partner for local development in Morocco

Morocco’s Fonds d’Equipement Communal (FEC) is redefining its role in supporting the country’s regions and municipalities. Traditionally focused on providing loans to local governments, the public bank is now expanding its mission to become a comprehensive development partner, offering......

Morocco and France to host major business forum in Dakhla

Over 300 business leaders from Morocco and France are set to gather in Dakhla on October 9 for a high-level economic forum aimed at boosting investment, fostering innovation, and creating jobs. The event, organized by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the Movement of Enterprises......

Morocco and Switzerland launch economic cooperation program to boost jobs and competitiveness

Morocco and Switzerland have launched a four-year cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening economic competitiveness and creating sustainable employment opportunities through 2028. The program marks a new phase in bilateral relations, positioning Morocco as a priority country for Swiss economic cooperation......

AMMC strengthens investor knowledge during World Investor Week 2025

The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC) is intensifying its efforts to promote financial literacy in Morocco through a broad educational campaign as part of World Investor Week (WIW) 2025, held from October 6 to 12. The initiative, organized under the leadership of the International Organization......

Morocco’s berry exports surge as raspberries and blueberries surpass strawberries

Morocco’s fruit export sector is undergoing a decisive shift. Once synonymous with strawberries, the country’s berry industry is now dominated by raspberries and blueberries, both driving record-breaking export seasons and signaling a long-term transformation in agricultural strategy. In......

Morocco and Saudi Arabia strengthen trade and industrial ties with new deal

Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, reaffirmed on Monday in Rabat their commitment to deepen industrial and trade collaboration between the two nations. Speaking to the press after their meeting, Mezzour emphasized......

AREP Fès-Meknès: Over 800 million dirhams invested in 126 projects between 2021 and 2024

The Regional Project Execution Agency (AREP) of Fès-Meknès has announced the completion of 126 projects between 2021 and 2024, with a total investment of 819.4 million dirhams (DH). These initiatives fall under the programs for reducing territorial and social disparities as......

Morocco spends over MAD2 billion on unemployment benefits, urgent reform still pending

Since 2020, Morocco has allocated more than MAD2 billion to its unemployment benefit program, known as Indemnité pour Perte d’Emploi (IPE), yet reforms to expand and improve the system remain pending. Managed by the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), the scheme has so far reached only......