French aerospace group Safran is advancing a new industrial project worth MAD 160 million in Morocco, expected to create 100 direct jobs and further strengthen the Kingdom’s position in global aerospace value chains.
Safran is continuing to expand its industrial presence in Morocco through a new MAD 160 million investment project aimed at strengthening its industrial and technological capabilities in the Kingdom. The project is expected to create 100 direct jobs, highlighting the continued expansion of Morocco’s aerospace ecosystem and its growing attractiveness to major global manufacturers and suppliers.
Investing in higher value-added activities
The project goes beyond increasing production capacity. It reflects a broader strategy to develop higher value-added industrial and technological activities in Morocco, including skills development, engineering, quality management and technical expertise, while increasing the integration of local suppliers.
Over recent years, Morocco has established itself as a competitive aerospace platform, supported by the presence of major international companies, a growing pool of qualified talent and an expanding network of specialised subcontractors and component suppliers.
Safran, a key player in Morocco’s aerospace ecosystem
Safran already has a significant industrial footprint in Morocco, with activities spanning areas including aircraft engines, aerospace equipment and maintenance.
The new project strengthens a long-term industrial trajectory aimed at positioning Morocco as an increasingly integrated production base within global aerospace value chains.
This strategy is particularly relevant as global aircraft demand continues to grow and major manufacturers and suppliers seek to diversify and secure their international supply chains.
100 direct jobs and a wider economic impact
The creation of 100 direct jobs represents one of the project’s immediate economic benefits. Its impact could extend well beyond direct employment through increased demand for industrial subcontracting, logistics, maintenance, training, technical services and component supply.
Morocco is now entering a new phase in its aerospace development, focused on increasing locally generated value added, strengthening national industrial and technological capabilities and integrating Moroccan companies more deeply into international supply chains.
Marrakech Air Show highlights Morocco’s transformation
The announcement comes against the backdrop of the Marrakech Air Show 2026, which brings together leading international players from the aerospace, defence and space industries.
The presence of groups such as Safran, Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Thales is giving Morocco’s aerospace ecosystem increased international visibility and highlighting the transformation underway across the sector.
For Morocco, these investments are part of a broader industrial strategy aimed at attracting global manufacturers, developing local suppliers, creating skilled employment and moving towards higher-value industrial and technological activities.
With a MAD 160 million investment and 100 direct jobs, Safran is once again demonstrating that Morocco is no longer simply a production base, but is steadily becoming a strategic link in the global aerospace industry.
