Keywords: Economy


Moroccan Dirham Exchange Rates: Bank Al-Maghrib Updates Currency Prices for October 27, 2026

Bank Al-Maghrib has released its reference buying and selling rates for major foreign currencies against the Moroccan dirham for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The figures provide an updated benchmark for individuals and businesses involved in foreign exchange transactions, international payments and travel-related......

Morocco Plans MAD 209 Billion in Public Enterprise Investment for 2027

Morocco’s public establishments and enterprises (EEP) are expected to maintain a substantial investment programme in 2027, with projected spending exceeding MAD 209.16 billion, excluding investments by the Mohammed VI Investment Fund. The figures, included in the report accompanying the draft Finance......

Casablanca Stock Exchange Opens Higher as MASI Gains 0.59%

The Casablanca Stock Exchange began Monday’s trading session, October 26, 2026, on a positive note, with its main benchmark advancing 0.59% to 17,154.15 points. The upward movement extended across the market’s principal indices, although individual stocks recorded contrasting performances. Major......

Morocco’s Currency Market: Dirham Strengthens Against the Dollar and Euro in October 2026

The Moroccan dirham recorded gains against both the US dollar and the euro during the week of October 15–21, 2026, reflecting a positive movement in the national currency’s exchange rate. According to the latest weekly indicators published by Bank Al-Maghrib, the dirham appreciated by 0.61%......

Morocco’s Automotive Exports Lead Trade, but Energy Imports Widen the Deficit

Morocco’s foreign trade continues to reflect two contrasting economic trends: the growing strength of its automotive export industry and the pressure exerted by the country’s energy import bill. While manufactured goods remain an important source of export revenue, the cost of imported energy......

Morocco Onion Prices Could Double as Exports Put Pressure on Domestic Supply

Onion prices are climbing across Morocco, raising concerns about the cost of essential food products and the availability of domestic supplies in the coming weeks. The latest increase has pushed retail prices to 10 Moroccan dirhams per kilogram in several markets, prompting consumers to call for stronger......

US Midterms 2026: Obama Rallies Democrats as Trump Defends His Record

Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump intensified their competing campaign messages on October 24, as both sought to influence voters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Their appearances in key battleground states highlighted the sharp political divisions shaping the final......

Morocco’s 2027 Finance Bill Revives Tax Incentives to Bring Informal Businesses Into the Formal Economy

Morocco’s proposed 2027 Finance Bill seeks to encourage informal businesses to enter the formal economy through a combination of tax incentives and new obligations for certain importers. The approach aims to broaden the tax base while offering individuals and businesses operating outside the formal......

Morocco’s SMEs Could Generate $22 Billion in Additional GDP, Expothon 2026 Estimates

Morocco’s small and medium-sized enterprises could become a more significant engine of economic growth, according to a new assessment by Expothon Worldwide. The Canadian organisation estimates that mobilising 60,000 high-potential businesses could generate an additional $22 billion in gross domestic......