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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 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 becomes first North African destination on China’s new liquid ammonia shipping route

China has launched a new international maritime route dedicated to transporting liquid ammonia to North Africa, with Morocco selected as the destination for its inaugural cargo of 30,000 tonnes. The shipment marks a new step in commercial and logistical cooperation between the two countries and could......

OCP Moves to Take Full Control of EMAPHOS to Expand Morocco’s Specialty Phosphate Business

Morocco’s OCP Group is preparing to take full ownership of EMAPHOS, a leading producer of purified phosphoric acid, in a move designed to strengthen its position in specialized phosphate products and industrial applications with higher added value. The planned transaction will see OCP acquire......

Morocco Champions Women Farmers and Sustainable Agrifood Systems at FAO Meeting in Rome

Morocco has renewed its call for greater economic empowerment of women farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs, highlighting their role in strengthening food security, climate resilience and sustainable economic growth across Africa. The initiative took centre stage at a meeting held on Wednesday in......

US Review Could Determine Future of Duties on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilisers

The future of US trade restrictions on Moroccan phosphate fertilisers will come under renewed scrutiny in 2027, as American authorities weigh the interests of domestic producers against the agricultural sector’s demand for affordable fertiliser supplies. The US International Trade Commission (USITC)......

Morocco maintains a strong investment position in Africa despite rising risks

Morocco maintains a strong investment position in Africa despite a relative decline in returns and a rise in perceived risks, according to the 2026 Africa Risk-Reward Index published by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa. The 11th edition of the index gives Morocco a return score of 5.14 out......

Morocco turns satellite data into a new tool for African agriculture

Morocco is increasingly connecting space technology with agricultural science in an effort to improve the way African farmland is understood, managed and cultivated. Satellite observation, soil analysis, geographic information systems and agronomic expertise are being brought together to create a data-driven......

Morocco leads Chinese ammonia imports as global fertilizer market tightens

Morocco has emerged as the leading destination for Chinese ammonia exports, highlighting the growing importance of the North African country in global fertilizer supply chains at a time when the nitrogen market remains under significant pressure. According to the latest figures from China’s General......