Keywords: Economy


Addressing Persistent Inflation Amidst Soaring Food Prices in Morocco

In January 2024, consumer prices in Morocco surged by 2.3%, driven primarily by a notable 4.2% increase in the food price index compared to the same period last year, as reported by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Despite a 0.6% month-on-month decline in the overall consumer price index (CPI)......

Fashion's Fresh Frontier: How Sustainable Style Is Changing the Industry

Sustainable fashion is undergoing a remarkable ascent, with ecology and ethics emerging as the new standards in this multi-billion-dollar industry. While environmentalism was once associated with fringe 'tree huggers,' today's eco-conscious consumers seek clothing lines that satisfy a trifecta......

Spain Targets Morocco as Key Focus for Business Expansion and Investment

Morocco has emerged as a top destination for Spanish companies seeking international expansion, as highlighted by Spain's Secretary of State for Industry, Rebeca Mariola Torró Soler. Addressing a prestigious business forum in Barcelona on Monday, Soler emphasized Morocco's favorable investment......

Morocco Joins Regional Powerhouses in Milestone Industrial Coalition

In a historic move, Morocco has officially become a member of the Integrated Industrial Coalition for Sustainable Economic Development, aligning itself with regional powerhouses such as the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, and Bahrain. The coalition is strategically designed to spur regional economic......

Sustainable Partnership: Azura and Suez Sign Two Waste Management Contracts

Azura Group, a global leader in the fruit & vegetable and aquaculture sectors, has entered into a strategic partnership with Suez, a leading provider of circular economy solutions for waste. The collaboration involves the signing of two 6-year contracts for the management of organic waste from Azura’s......

Morocco's Treasury Fuels Optimism with Strategic Investments

Morocco's Treasury is confidently steering the nation towards sustained financial prosperity. In a strategic move this week, the Treasury and External Finance Department (TEFD) allocated an impressive 2.32 billion Moroccan dirhams ($239 million) from cash surpluses to short-term operations. This......

Morocco's Economic Landscape: Resilient Household Spending Amidst Challenges

In the face of a nuanced economic landscape, Morocco demonstrates promising signs of growth, particularly in household consumption, despite encountering various challenges. A recent report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP) projects a 1.2% expansion in household spending during the first quarter......

Morocco Allocates Excess Cash into Short-Term Investments

In a strategic move, the Moroccan government is actively deploying its surplus funds, committing over 3 billion Moroccan dirhams (equivalent to over $300 million) into short-term debt instruments this week. On Friday, the Treasury and External Finance Department, a division within the Ministry of Economy......

Expanding Early Childhood Education to Generate Over 51,000 New Jobs

A recent government report has quantified the substantial socio-economic benefits of expanding access to early childhood education in Morocco. According to the results-based, gender-sensitive budget report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, universalizing preschool for 4-5 year-olds could create......