Cheikh Mbacke Sene

Morocco’s Trade Deficit Widens by 26.5% as Imports Surge

Morocco’s imports reached MAD 544.045 billion at the end of July 2026, marking a 15.9% increase, while exports totalled MAD 299.349 billion, up 8.4%....

Defence: Morocco Structures Its First Two Industrial Zones.

Morocco is accelerating the development of its domestic defence industry through the establishment of two industrial acceleration zones dedicated to defence activities in Berrechid...

Fuel Prices in Morocco: A Decade of Increases and the Challenges of Energy Sovereignty

Fuel prices in Morocco have risen significantly over the past decade, with a fresh surge in October 2026. Diesel is approaching MAD 16 per...

Pickalbatros Secures $250 Million to Accelerate Its Expansion in Morocco

Egyptian hotel group Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts has secured $250 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Attijariwafa bank. The transaction...

OCP Group Restructures Logistics to Support Mzinda’s Industrial Development

Morocco’s OCP Group is strengthening its logistics organisation through the creation of two specialised subsidiaries dedicated to transport, handling and storage under the Mzinda–Meskala...

Nador West Med Secures €196.7 Million in Bank Financing.

Nador West Med has taken a further step in its financial development with the securing of a €196.7 million long-term loan. Granted by a...

Analysis – Morocco-China: Positioning the Kingdom as an Industrial Hub for Africa

As global value chains are being reshaped, Morocco has a strategic opportunity to become a platform from which Chinese companies manufacture, innovate and export...

Industrial Zones in Morocco: Bouknadel Expands as Jorf Defines Its Boundaries

Morocco is strengthening its industrial land supply with the creation of the Bouknadel 2 Industrial Acceleration Zone, covering 42.64 hectares, and the redrawing of...

Intersport to Enter Morocco in 2027 with a New Store Network

International sporting goods retailer Intersport is preparing to enter the Moroccan market in 2027 through a strategic partnership with One Retail, the retail division...

Casablanca’s Real Estate Market: The Challenge of Housing Affordability

Casablanca’s real estate market is at a critical economic and urban development crossroads. Uneven movements in property prices and transactions, mounting pressure on household...

Aerospace: Safran Expands Its Temara Facility and Strengthens Its Industrial Footprint in Morocco

To mark the 20th anniversary of its industrial site in Temara, Safran Electrical & Power inaugurated a new extension to its facilities in the...

African Development Bank Prepares €434 Million Financing for Morocco.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is preparing a loan of approximately €434 million to finance the third phase of Morocco’s Economic Governance and Climate...

Moroccan Market: Tradition and Modernity Shape Consumer Choices

A study entitled “Into the WHY 2026,” conducted by Insights House in partnership with COM&TALK Agency and involving more than 1,000 adults, found that...

Smurfit Westrock Bets on Sustainable Packaging to Support Moroccan Exporters

At Fruit Attraction in Madrid, Smurfit Westrock presented paper-based packaging solutions designed for Moroccan producers and exporters. The aim is to help preserve fresh...
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