Keywords: Moroccan economy


Morocco’s bank lending grows 9.9% in June as business financing accelerates

Bank lending to Morocco’s non-financial sector accelerated in June 2026, reflecting stronger financing activity among businesses and continued support for economic investment, according to the latest monetary statistics released by Bank Al-Maghrib. The central bank reported that outstanding credit......

Morocco boosts agricultural and food exports to MAD 86.2 billion in 2025

Morocco's agricultural and food exports continued to expand in 2025, reaching MAD 86.2 billion, compared with around MAD 62 billion in 2020. The increase represents growth of approximately 38% over five years, highlighting the growing role of the sector in the country's international trade. The......

Forbes estimates Aziz Akhannouch’s fortune at $1.6 billion as debate over business and politics continues

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch remains at the center of a broader debate over the relationship between political power and private business, as international reports highlight his wealth, his extensive investments and the economic influence of the Akwa Group. According to figures attributed......

Morocco’s average lending rate falls to 4.66% in first quarter of 2026

The average lending rate applied by Moroccan banks declined to 4.66% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting an easing trend in credit conditions as Bank Al-Maghrib continued supporting liquidity within the financial system. According to data from the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts......

World Bank Report: Moroccan Economy Records Fastest Growth in Over a Decade

The Moroccan economy is expanding at its fastest pace in more than ten years, heavily propelled by a boom in infrastructure investments and a notable recovery in the agricultural sector, according to a recent World Bank report. Released in its summer economic update titled "Cementing Growth: Digital......

Morocco strengthens its position as a global aerospace manufacturing hub

Morocco continues to reinforce its reputation as one of the world's emerging aerospace manufacturing hubs, supported by sustained investment, a competitive industrial ecosystem, and growing integration into global aviation supply chains. Over the past two decades, the Kingdom has developed a comprehensive......

Morocco-France: Philippe Tabarot Praises Morocco's Rise as a Continental Mobility Hub

Morocco is confirming its strategic positioning in the transport sector in Africa. During the 15th Morocco-France High-Level Meeting, French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot praised the progress made by the Kingdom in developing its infrastructure, stating that the country is now establishing itself......

Reda Hilali: The Architect Behind Wafa Gestion's Rise in the MENA Region

In a sector where investor confidence is built on performance, strategic vision, and the ability to anticipate market changes, Reda Hilali has established himself as one of the key figures in asset management in Morocco and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. For the second consecutive year,......

Moroccan economy grows by 4.6% in the first quarter of 2026

Morocco's economy maintained solid momentum during the first quarter of 2026, recording a 4.6% year-on-year growth rate, supported by a strong recovery in agricultural activity and robust domestic demand, according to the latest national accounts released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Although......