Keywords: Moroccan economy


Morocco’s banking liquidity deficit shrinks by 8.26%, signaling stronger financial health  

Morocco’s banking liquidity deficit has seen a notable improvement, declining by 8.26% to reach MAD 136.8 billion ($13.4 billion) in January 2025. This shift underscores healthier financial conditions and provides the economy with greater flexibility to grow and adapt.   According to BMCE......

Morocco Eyes MAD 12 Billion Export Opportunity in African Markets

Title: "Morocco Eyes MAD 12 Billion Export Opportunity in African Markets"   Morocco's untapped export potential to African markets stands at MAD 12 billion, according to Omar Hejira, Secretary of State for Foreign Trades. Currently, Moroccan exports to Africa represent only 7.6%......

Morocco's business growth masks mounting sustainability concerns

In the first ten months of 2024, Morocco's business landscape presents a complex picture of growth and challenges as the nation recorded 78,244 new business registrations, according to recent data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). This surge in entrepreneurship,......

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......

Millions of Moroccan Workers Lack Access to Social Security

Millions of Moroccan workers remain excluded from the national social security system, causing significant economic and social challenges. Hicham Sabri, the Secretary of Employment, highlighted the issue during a parliamentary session, revealing that the country loses approximately MAD 5 billion ($500......

Morocco’s Economy Sees Robust Growth as GDP Climbs 10% in 2023

Morocco's economy demonstrated significant resilience and growth in 2023, with the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching MAD 1.463 trillion (approximately $146 billion USD), marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Economic......

Rising Poultry Prices in Morocco: Competition Authority Investigates Market Practices

The Moroccan Competition Council has launched an official investigation into pricing and trading practices in the poultry feed sector and related markets. This move follows growing public discontent over escalating poultry prices, which have reached MAD 30 (USD 3) per kilogram—triple the price......

Morocco Imposes Tariffs on Egyptian Canned Tomatoes to Protect Local Producers

Morocco has introduced temporary anti-dumping tariffs on canned tomato imports from Egypt following an investigation by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This move responds to a complaint from the National Federation of Food Industries, highlighting concerns about unfair trade practices affecting the......

BANK OF AFRICA Revolutionizes the Ecosystem with Its Collaborative Supply Chain Finance Platform

BANK OF AFRICA has solidified its reputation as an innovation leader with the launch of the first fully digital and collaborative platform dedicated to Supply Chain Finance (SCF) in Morocco. This groundbreaking solution is accessible to both buyers and suppliers, transforming financial flow management......