Keywords: Economic Development


Dakhla Seawater Desalination Plant: A Royal Project to Boost Water Security and Agricultural Investment in Morocco

Morocco is advancing its strategy to secure long-term water resources and strengthen agricultural production through the seawater desalination plant in Dakhla, a major infrastructure project designed to support the region’s economic development. Speaking during a field visit to the project on......

Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway: How Morocco Is Strengthening Its Strategic Gateway to Africa

Morocco’s ambitious infrastructure programme in its southern regions is attracting renewed international attention, with the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway emerging as a major example of the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its economic position and expand its connections with sub-Saharan Africa. In......

Zineb El Adaoui Highlights Morocco’s Commitment to Strengthening Public Investment Support at Russia-Africa Forum

Morocco is seeking to strengthen the mechanisms supporting public investment as part of its broader efforts to improve economic development and reinforce the effectiveness of public spending. The issue is drawing attention during the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow, where investment......

Dakhla Atlantic Port Construction Surpasses 74% Completion in September 2026

Construction of Morocco’s Dakhla Atlantic Port has passed the 74% completion mark, signalling further progress on one of the country’s major maritime infrastructure projects. According to an update from SGTM, the construction group involved in the development, work had reached this milestone......

Morocco Reaffirms Sahara Autonomy Plan as El Mansouri Sets Out Government Priorities

Morocco’s government has reiterated its commitment to defending the Kingdom’s territorial integrity while placing renewed emphasis on economic development, social inclusion and regional investment. Addressing both chambers of Parliament in Rabat on Monday, Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra......

BANK OF AFRICA Strengthens Its Commitment to Morocco’s SMEs

BANK OF AFRICA has reaffirmed its commitment to Morocco’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of combining financial solutions with practical business support to help very small, small and medium-sized enterprises (VSMEs) achieve sustainable growth. The bank’s commitment......

Morocco ranks among Africa’s 10 most attractive financial markets in 2026

Morocco has secured a place among Africa’s 10 most attractive financial markets, ranking tenth with a score of 60 out of 100 in the 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. Published on October 14 by Absa Group in partnership with the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF),......

World Bank raises Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 4.3% in 2026

The World Bank has revised its economic growth projections for Nigeria upward, forecasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3% in 2026 and an average rate of 4.4% through 2028. The updated outlook, published in the institution’s latest half-yearly economic report on the West African country,......

Morocco’s tourism growth outpaces the global average as revenues surge 15.9%

Morocco’s tourism industry continued to outperform the global market during the first half of 2026, with international arrivals increasing by 6%, compared with just 0.4% worldwide, according to data from UN Tourism. The sector also recorded a significant rise in revenue, reinforcing its role as......