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Moroccan diaspora remittances reach record $13 billion in 2024, bolstering economic stability

Moroccan diaspora remittances reached a historic high of MAD 119 billion ($12.8 billion) in 2024, reflecting a 3.3% increase from the previous year, according to Morocco’s Foreign Exchange Office. These financial inflows continue to play a critical role in Morocco’s economic strategy, contributing......

Morocco’s dirham strengthens against dollar, slips slightly versus euro in July

The Moroccan dirham exhibited mixed performance in July 2025, strengthening by 1.3% against the US dollar while depreciating by 0.2% against the euro, according to the latest economic review by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). These shifts coincided with a 1.5% rise in the euro’s value against the dollar. The......

Key indicators from BAM: Dirham trends, market liquidity, and stock performance

During the period from July 24 to 29, 2025, the Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.6% against the euro and depreciated by 1% against the US dollar, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). In its latest weekly indicators bulletin, BAM reported that no foreign exchange auctions were conducted during this time.......

Bank Al-Maghrib reports 27% profit growth in 2024, reaching MAD 6.46 billion

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, concluded 2024 as one of its most profitable years, recording a net profit of MAD 6.46 billion. This marks a 27% increase compared to the MAD 5.1 billion reported in 2023, despite rising operational expenses and economic challenges. Key drivers of......

Morocco's trade deficit surges 18.4% to reach $17.81 billion in early 2025

Morocco's trade deficit has expanded considerably in the first half of 2025, climbing to MAD 161.86 billion ($17.81 billion) compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the Foreign Exchange Office. This increase of 18.4% is attributed to a faster rise in imports relative......

Morocco deepens financial markets with interbank forward market launch

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, has officially launched an interbank forward market for foreign exchange swaps and overnight index swaps (OIS) tied to the Moroccan Overnight Index Average (MONIA). This initiative, which began operations on February 19, marks a significant step in......

Morocco's currency market update: Daily dirham exchange rates

Bank Al-Maghrib has released the latest foreign exchange rates against the Moroccan dirham for Thursday, February 13, 2025. The rates include both buying and selling prices for major global currencies. The euro is trading between 9.8029 and 11.3925 dirhams, while the US dollar ranges from 9.3996 to......

Moroccan currency shows slight movement against major currencies

The Moroccan dirham experienced a minor depreciation of 0.2% against both the Euro and US dollar during the period of January 30 to February 5, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). This modest decline follows a period of exchange rate stability in the previous week. The central bank's weekly bulletin......

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......