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Morocco's floating dirham: safeguarding remittances and economic stability

Morocco is poised to transition to a floating exchange rate regime in 2026, a move that underscores the critical role of its diaspora in maintaining economic stability. With over five million Moroccans living abroad, remittances have become a cornerstone of the national economy, reaching MAD 117.7 billion......

Morocco’s returnees: A surge of opportunity and identity

Remittances from Moroccans residing abroad accounted for nearly a tenth of the country’s GDP At 5 a.m., Joulya Azmi zipped her suitcase shut for the last time in Bordeaux, France. The Franco-Moroccan nurse had spent nine years in France—slogging through night shifts, dodging microaggressions,......

Surge in Spanish remittances positions Morocco as a leading recipient

Remittances from Spain to Morocco have nearly doubled over the past decade, establishing Morocco as the second-largest recipient of funds transferred from the European nation. Recent data from the Bank of Spain, analyzed by The Objective, reveals that in 2023, remittances to Morocco reached €1.375......

Moroccan diaspora's economic impact soars with $11.7 billion in remittances

Remittances from Morocco's diaspora reached MAD 117.7 billion ($11.7 billion) in 2024, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous year's MAD 115.26 billion ($11.4 billion), according to data from the Moroccan Exchange Office. The significant financial inflow maintains Morocco's position as......

Morocco's Diaspora Remittances Surge to $10.7 Billion, Strengthening Economic Ties

Morocco's expatriate community continues to make substantial contributions to the national economy, with diaspora remittances reaching MAD 108.67 billion ($10.7 billion) by November 2024, according to recent data from Morocco's Office of Foreign Exchange. This represents a 2.8% increase compared......

Moroccans Rank as Top Social Security Contributors in Spain

The Moroccan diaspora plays a key economic role by sending hard currency in the form of remittances to their families. Moroccans living in Spain are the top foreign contributors to the country’s social security system, official figures reveal. As of November, 342,318 Moroccans were paying into......

Moroccan Diaspora’s Remittances Hit $10 Billion in October, Bolstering Economic Growth

Morocco’s economy continues to benefit from robust remittances sent by its diaspora, with recent data from the country’s Exchange Office revealing that these transfers reached MAD 100.290 billion ($10 billion) by the end of October 2024. This marks a notable increase from MAD 96.51 billion......

EU Banking Reforms Spark Concern for Vital Moroccan Remittances

The European Union's latest banking regulations, initially designed to address post-Brexit financial concerns, have inadvertently raised alarms in Morocco. These new rules threaten to disrupt a crucial economic lifeline for the North African nation – remittances from its diaspora in Europe. In......

Morocco Advocates for Collaborative Strategies to Enhance African Diaspora Remittances

In a significant move to bolster economic ties and financial flows within the continent, Morocco has called for a multilateral approach aimed at increasing remittances from the African diaspora. This initiative underscores the vital role that remittances play in the economic stability and development......