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Morocco's new fintech hub aims to transform digital finance landscape

Morocco has marked a significant milestone in its financial technology sector with the launch of the Morocco Fintech Center (MFC) in Rabat. The center's inaugural board meeting, chaired by Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri, signals a coordinated push to advance the country's digital......

Appreciation of the Dirham and Market Trends (January 02-08, 2025)

Between January 02 and 08, 2025, the Moroccan dirham showed a positive trend, appreciating by 1.4% against the euro and 0.6% against the US dollar, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, no foreign exchange operations were conducted, as highlighted in BAM's weekly report. As of......

Morocco's Financial Pulse: Dirham Dips, Reserves Surge Amid Market Shifts

The Moroccan financial landscape showcased mixed signals in the final days of 2024 and early 2025, with the dirham experiencing a modest decline while foreign reserves demonstrated notable strength. The national currency recorded a 0.5% depreciation against the US dollar and a 0.6% decline against the......

Morocco's Treasury Auction Exceeds Expectations with $700 Million Bond Sale

Morocco's Treasury demonstrated remarkable market strength in its first auction of 2025, successfully raising over 700 million USD (MAD 7 billion), marking the most substantial issuance since February 2024. The January auction exceeded expectations, drawing more than 1.2 billion USD in total demand......

Morocco's Record-Breaking Tax Amnesty Draws $10 Billion in Undeclared Assets

Morocco's latest tax amnesty program has concluded with exceptional results, attracting declarations of MAD 100 billion ($10 billion) in previously undeclared assets. This historic achievement marks a twentyfold increase compared to the 2020 amnesty results, significantly surpassing the government's......

Morocco Embraces Cryptocurrency Regulation: A New Chapter in Financial Evolution

Morocco has taken a bold step toward regulating cryptocurrencies, signaling a significant shift in its approach to these digital assets. For years, the country maintained a firm stance against cryptocurrency transactions, prohibiting them since 2017. Financial authorities cited concerns over consumer......

Morocco's Currency Market: Dirham Shows Mixed Performance as Foreign Reserves Grow

The Moroccan Dirham demonstrated varied performance in foreign exchange markets during the week of December 19-24, recording a 0.7% depreciation against the US dollar while strengthening by 0.29% against the euro, according to the latest Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) report. The nation's financial position......

Morocco's digital security transformation: DGSN reports major advances in crime prevention and public services

Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has unveiled its comprehensive 2024 annual report, highlighting substantial progress in digital services, crime prevention, and security infrastructure modernization. The report showcases remarkable achievements in public safety and technological......

Morocco's Economic Outlook Brightens as Inflation Set to Drop to 1% in 2024

Morocco's inflation rate is projected to decline significantly, reaching a five-year low of 1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank. This marks a substantial improvement from the 6.1% rate recorded in 2023. Core inflation, excluding volatile......