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Moroccan banks report slight drop in liquidity needs as central bank intervenes

Morocco’s banking sector saw a marginal decline in liquidity needs, with demand falling 0.88% in July to an average of MAD 113 billion ($12.53 billion), compared to MAD 114 billion ($12.66 billion) in June. Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), the country’s central bank, intervened with a total of MAD......

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......

Morocco’s industrial sector shows resilience as business climate holds steady

Morocco’s industrial sector maintained a stable business environment in the second quarter of 2025, with most companies reporting normal operating conditions, according to the latest survey by Bank Al Maghrib (BAM). The findings show steady performance across key industries, despite sector-specific......

Household credit sees moderate rise as interest rates ease in Q2 2025

The volume of outstanding bank credit in Morocco reached 1,175.5 billion dirhams by the end of June 2025, reflecting an annual growth of 5.8%, according to the latest figures released by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). This increase includes a 4.4% rise in loans granted to non-financial agents and a significant......

Moroccan household debt declines slightly in 2024, government workers remain most indebted

Moroccan households saw a modest reduction in their debt burden in 2024, with the average debt-to-income ratio falling to 34%, down from 35% in 2023. The findings come from the 2024 annual financial stability report, jointly published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the Insurance and Social Welfare Control......

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 tax amnesty program slows cash circulation growth in 2024

Morocco’s tax amnesty program significantly slowed the growth of cash in circulation in 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib’s (BAM) annual financial report. The initiative, launched by the General Directorate of Taxes, reduced the growth rate of banknotes and coins in circulation to 8%, down......

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......