Morocco’s imports of parts for passenger cars now exceed those of the cars themselves. As of the end of July 2026, their value reached 24.6 billion dirhams, compared with 23.2 billion for imported vehicles.
A Chinese manufacturer of fabrics and airbags has confirmed its establishment in Tangier. The subsidiary was created at the request of its clients, a sign that Morocco’s automotive industry is directly attracting suppliers of vehicle manufacturers and equipment makers already established in the kingdom.
A network had vehicles previously stolen in Morocco registered in Spain. Madrid’s municipal police discovered seven fraudulently registered cars, recovered another stolen vehicle and made two arrests.
Morocco climbs three places to reach 27th in the world in the RepCore Nations 2026 study. It ranks ahead of all the African and Arab countries evaluated, driven in particular by the improvement in its technological image and its international sporting performances.
The labor shortage is worsening in Morocco. In construction, the average daily wage has now reached 220 dirhams. In agriculture, some farmers say they pay up to 400 dirhams for around five hours of work.
Despite tensions surrounding Ceuta, Morocco and Spain have never been so closely linked economically. Trade, automotive, textiles, tourism and energy now form an interconnected web of interests that a prolonged crisis would make both countries pay for.
In 2025, Morocco attracted more than twice as much foreign direct investment as Algeria. Inflows reached approximately $3.3 billion in Morocco, compared with approximately $1.5 billion in Algeria, according to UNCTAD data.
Chinese company Sanlian Forging is outlining its European setup: a factory in Tangier to cut transportation time from 45 days to 3 or 4 days, and a sales presence in Frankfurt to move closer to its customers directly.
In 2025, the European Union bought €25.5 billion worth of goods from Morocco and €26.5 billion from Algeria. With a difference of only one billion euros, the amounts are almost identical. But the composition of exports is radically different.
Ports, tourism, automobiles, agriculture: when a Moroccan sector advances, part of the Spanish press does not merely report that success. It immediately explains what it could cost Spain. Several recent headlines show a recurring pattern.
After increases at the pump, some Moroccan motorists are seeing another mandatory expense rise: their insurance. Several companies are said to have increased motor third-party liability premiums by around 5%.
Morocco is expanding its motorways, stadiums, factories and major projects as 2030 approaches. But behind this spectacular transformation lies a more difficult problem to solve: some young people still do not see this modernization translating into enough jobs.