Keywords: Moroccan economy


Forbes estimates Aziz Akhannouch’s fortune at $1.6 billion as debate over business and politics continues

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch remains at the center of a broader debate over the relationship between political power and private business, as international reports highlight his wealth, his extensive investments and the economic influence of the Akwa Group. According to figures attributed......

Morocco’s average lending rate falls to 4.66% in first quarter of 2026

The average lending rate applied by Moroccan banks declined to 4.66% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting an easing trend in credit conditions as Bank Al-Maghrib continued supporting liquidity within the financial system. According to data from the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts......

World Bank Report: Moroccan Economy Records Fastest Growth in Over a Decade

The Moroccan economy is expanding at its fastest pace in more than ten years, heavily propelled by a boom in infrastructure investments and a notable recovery in the agricultural sector, according to a recent World Bank report. Released in its summer economic update titled "Cementing Growth: Digital......

Morocco strengthens its position as a global aerospace manufacturing hub

Morocco continues to reinforce its reputation as one of the world's emerging aerospace manufacturing hubs, supported by sustained investment, a competitive industrial ecosystem, and growing integration into global aviation supply chains. Over the past two decades, the Kingdom has developed a comprehensive......

Morocco-France: Philippe Tabarot Praises Morocco's Rise as a Continental Mobility Hub

Morocco is confirming its strategic positioning in the transport sector in Africa. During the 15th Morocco-France High-Level Meeting, French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot praised the progress made by the Kingdom in developing its infrastructure, stating that the country is now establishing itself......

Reda Hilali: The Architect Behind Wafa Gestion's Rise in the MENA Region

In a sector where investor confidence is built on performance, strategic vision, and the ability to anticipate market changes, Reda Hilali has established himself as one of the key figures in asset management in Morocco and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. For the second consecutive year,......

Moroccan economy grows by 4.6% in the first quarter of 2026

Morocco's economy maintained solid momentum during the first quarter of 2026, recording a 4.6% year-on-year growth rate, supported by a strong recovery in agricultural activity and robust domestic demand, according to the latest national accounts released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Although......

Morocco family businesses drive jobs and wealth despite succession risks

Family-owned companies dominate Morocco’s economy, accounting for 92.9% of all businesses, generating 60.5% of national value added, and employing approximately 6.3 million people, or nearly 65% of the national workforce. These findings emerge from the first nationwide study focused on the economic......

Moroccan automotive exports surge as industry strengthens global position

Morocco's automotive industry continued its strong expansion during the first four months of 2026, reinforcing its status as one of the country's leading export sectors. Automotive exports exceeded 58.28 billion dirhams by the end of April, marking an annual increase of 18.6% compared with the......