Keywords: Moroccan economy


Morocco’s State Transfers to Public Enterprises Surge to 72.9 Billion Dirhams in 2025

Morocco’s financial support for public establishments and state-owned companies has expanded significantly over the past decade, reaching 72.9 billion dirhams in 2025. The figure represents an increase of 19.1% compared with the previous year and comes as the government prepares its 2027 Finance......

Morocco Plans MAD 209 Billion in Public Enterprise Investment for 2027

Morocco’s public establishments and enterprises (EEP) are expected to maintain a substantial investment programme in 2027, with projected spending exceeding MAD 209.16 billion, excluding investments by the Mohammed VI Investment Fund. The figures, included in the report accompanying the draft Finance......

Morocco’s Automotive Exports Lead Trade, but Energy Imports Widen the Deficit

Morocco’s foreign trade continues to reflect two contrasting economic trends: the growing strength of its automotive export industry and the pressure exerted by the country’s energy import bill. While manufactured goods remain an important source of export revenue, the cost of imported energy......

Morocco Onion Prices Could Double as Exports Put Pressure on Domestic Supply

Onion prices are climbing across Morocco, raising concerns about the cost of essential food products and the availability of domestic supplies in the coming weeks. The latest increase has pushed retail prices to 10 Moroccan dirhams per kilogram in several markets, prompting consumers to call for stronger......

Morocco’s SMEs Could Generate $22 Billion in Additional GDP, Expothon 2026 Estimates

Morocco’s small and medium-sized enterprises could become a more significant engine of economic growth, according to a new assessment by Expothon Worldwide. The Canadian organisation estimates that mobilising 60,000 high-potential businesses could generate an additional $22 billion in gross domestic......

Morocco’s Public Enterprises Generate MAD 22.6 Billion in Net Profit in 2024

Morocco’s state-owned enterprises recorded a substantial financial recovery in 2024, with combined net profit rising to 22.6 billion dirhams from 6.8 billion dirhams a year earlier. The increase highlights the improved performance of major public-sector groups, particularly the OCP Group and the......

Morocco’s 2027 Finance Bill Targets Major Fuel Distributors With a 40% Corporate Tax Rate

Morocco’s proposed 2027 Finance Bill introduces a tougher tax framework for large companies involved in importing and distributing petroleum products, while also outlining measures intended to ease income tax pressure on individual taxpayers. The proposals reflect an effort to balance household......

Morocco Tourism GDP Surges 11.7% to 129.7 Billion Dirhams in 2025

Morocco’s tourism industry strengthened its contribution to the national economy in 2025, with tourism-related gross domestic product (GDP) reaching 129.7 billion dirhams, up 11.7% from the previous year. The figures, published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), highlight the sector’s......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI Chairs Council of Ministers to Review Morocco’s 2027 Budget Priorities

Protecting household purchasing power, expanding employment opportunities for young people and narrowing regional inequalities are among the central priorities of Morocco’s proposed 2027 budget, as the government seeks to combine social commitments with economic stability and greater national strategic......