In Rabat, the Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) Group officially launched, on Monday, February 16, 2026, the third edition of its “Regional Investment Roadshow”, focused on the SME Investment Charter.

Running from February 16 to November 25, 2026, the nationwide tour will include nine stops across the Kingdom: Dakhla, Laâyoune, Agadir, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Tanger, Fès and Nador. This initiative reflects BCP’s strong commitment to regional proximity and comprehensive territorial coverage in support of very small, small and medium-sized enterprises (VSMEs/SMEs).

Building confidence and entrepreneurial momentum

Speaking at the launch event, Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour emphasized that beyond technical support mechanisms, simplification measures and financial tools, the real driver of success lies in trust, growth, entrepreneurial boldness and the collective ability to seize opportunities in a rapidly transforming Morocco.

He referred in particular to the recent launch of a landing gear manufacturing plant in Nouaceur by Safran, describing it as a powerful illustration of the maturity and complexity reached by Morocco’s industrial ecosystem. The project showcases the capabilities of Moroccan engineers and skilled professionals, including a strong female presence in engineering fields and industrial site management.

Turning the Investment Charter into operational reality

For her part, Naziha Belkeziz, Chairwoman and CEO of BCP Group, stated that the objective of this third edition is to translate the vision of the new Investment Charter into tangible, operational solutions for businesses, particularly SMEs.

More than a formal institutional event, the Regional Investment Roadshow is designed as a space for dialogue, action and value creation. It aims to bridge public support schemes with the concrete needs of local economic stakeholders, ensuring that entrepreneurs can clearly understand and effectively leverage the incentives offered by the Charter.

Idriss Bensmail, CEO of Retail Banking at BCP Group, highlighted the success of the previous two editions and reaffirmed the Group’s long-standing commitment to supporting very small enterprises. As BCP celebrates its centenary, it continues to assist entrepreneurs through its “Création d’Entreprises” Foundation and, since late 2025, through the launch of “Moukawil Chaabi” centers dedicated to enhancing advisory services, proximity and access to financing.

Strategic partnerships to accelerate growth

The event was marked by the signing of two major partnership agreements:

• A first agreement with the Agence marocaine de développement des investissements et des exportations (AMDIE), represented by its Director General Ali Seddiki, aimed at strengthening business support and promoting internationalization as a lever for competitiveness and growth.

• A second agreement with Maroc PME, led by Anouar Alaoui Ismaili, to facilitate SMEs’ access to technical and financial support programs, as well as investment financing solutions.

The day concluded with two thematic panels dedicated to investment support mechanisms and export promotion and international expansion, followed by practical workshops.

Through this third edition, BCP aims to accelerate the effective implementation of the Investment Charter and strengthen a sustainable, inclusive and regionally anchored growth dynamic for Moroccan SMEs.