Keywords: Morocco Finance


Morocco’s 2027 Finance Bill Proposes Faster VAT Refunds for Businesses

Morocco is proposing a simplified procedure for returning excess value-added tax (VAT) withheld at source, in a measure designed to make tax administration more straightforward for businesses. The reform is included in the 2027 Finance Bill and targets situations in which the amount withheld by a customer......

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......

PLF 2027: Moroccan Government to Present Draft Budget Before Both Parliamentary Chambers

Morocco’s 2027 Finance Bill will be presented to Parliament on Friday during a joint plenary session bringing together members of both chambers. The presentation will be delivered by the Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Finance Performance, marking a key stage in the country’s annual......

Casablanca Stock Exchange Opens Lower as MASI Index Slips 0.21%

The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened lower on Thursday, October 22, as selling pressure weighed on the market’s main indicators. The benchmark MASI index fell 0.21% to 16,972.12 points, setting a cautious tone at the start of trading. The decline followed a positive session on Wednesday, when......

Moroccan Banks Strengthen Their Position in Africa’s 2026 Banking Rankings

Morocco’s banking sector continues to expand its presence in Africa, with Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) maintaining sixth place in the continent’s 2026 banking ranking and Bank of Africa advancing to ninth, according to figures published by African Business. The results highlight the scale......

Morocco Treasury takes a cautious approach with 850 million dirhams bond sale

The Moroccan Treasury adopted a highly selective stance at its latest domestic bond auction, accepting just 850 million dirhams from 5.28 billion dirhams worth of bids submitted by investors. The September 23 auction resulted in a satisfaction rate of only 16%, according to BMCE Capital Global Research’s......

Nadia Fettah Alaoui: Morocco's steady hand at the finance helm

Nadia Fettah Alaoui has emerged as a pivotal figure in Morocco's economic leadership. Born in 1971 in Rabat, she built a career blending business acumen with public service. Her journey from Casablanca's business circles to the finance ministry showcases a quiet determination that resonates widely. From......

Morocco to boost child support in 2026 under expanded welfare initiative

Morocco is preparing to raise monthly child allowances in 2026 as part of a broader expansion of its direct social support program for low-income families. The plan also extends assistance to orphans and neglected children living in social care institutions, reinforcing the country’s commitment......

Morocco chosen to host African finance ministers’ conference in 2026

Morocco is set to host the 58th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development in March 2026. This announcement was made on Friday during the experts' session of the 57th ECA session and the......