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Morocco diaspora forum highlights need for lasting engagement beyond events

Morocco convened one hundred and forty-five members of its diaspora in Tangier for a high level forum focused on investment and engagement. Government officials and senior representatives attended, including ministers and the head of government. The discussions brought together entrepreneurs, investors,......

China zero-tariff policy boosts Morocco trade at Casablanca expo

Trade between China and Morocco is entering a new phase as both countries prepare to deepen economic cooperation under a widening network of industrial and commercial exchanges. A major China-Africa economic and trade exhibition is scheduled to take place in Casablanca from June 10 to June 12, bringing......

Xpeng enters Morocco completes North Africa EV push

Xpeng has officially expanded into Morocco, marking a new stage in its North African growth strategy. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer opened its first showroom on 1 April at Casablanca Finance City, positioning itself in one of the country’s main financial and commercial hubs. The move......

Casablanca to host women summit morocco 2026 on Atlantic Vision

Casablanca will host the fourth edition of the Women Summit Morocco on 25 and 26 June 2026, bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and public figures from across Africa. The event positions the Moroccan economic hub as a central platform for discussions on women’s empowerment, innovation......

Nearly three tonnes of cannabis resin seized in Casablanca

Two thousand nine hundred and sixty kilograms of cannabis resin were seized near Casablanca’s international airport during a police operation that targeted a suspected drug trafficking network. The vehicle carrying the shipment was found abandoned close to the Mohammed V airport area after a high-risk......

Casablanca waste management contract shortlist narrows to three bidders

Casablanca’s municipal waste management contract has entered its final selection phase after authorities reduced the list of contenders to three companies following technical evaluations. The contract, valued at approximately $131 million, covers household waste collection and urban cleaning services......

Morocco declares 62 cities free of slums under housing program

Morocco has declared 62 cities and urban centers free of slums as part of a long-running national housing policy aimed at improving living conditions for low-income households. Officials said the progress reflects sustained intervention in informal settlements and expanded public housing efforts across......

Morocco training system leaves most companies without support

Morocco’s continuing workforce training system is failing to reach the vast majority of businesses despite broad participation in its funding mechanism, according to a new assessment by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. The report warns that structural weaknesses are limiting access......

Morocco records strong rise in new business registrations during 2026

Morocco registered 25,520 new businesses during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained entrepreneurial activity across trade, construction, and service sectors. Data released by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property showed that corporate entities continued to dominate the......