The debate on road safety took an unexpected turn in the House of Councillors this Monday. During the examination of the budget of the Ministry of Transport, Mohamed Belfkih, an elected member of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), strongly criticized the proliferation of speed control devices , describing this density as an "abuse" and "harassment" towards motorists.
The General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) has launched an in-depth investigation into the management of the vehicle fleet of three public institutions. The auditors are closely examining long-term rental contracts worth a total of more than 20 million dirhams, amid suspicions of conflicts of interest and favoritism.
In Morocco, a large-scale audit on contracts worth more than 75 million dirhams reveals irregularities in the rental of high-end vehicles within about thirty municipalities spread across three major regions of the kingdom.
The historical balance of European automotive production is shifting in favor of Morocco.
The Moroccan car rental market is experiencing an encouraging rebound thanks to the massive return of tourists. However, the sector is facing new regulatory challenges. This is the finding of Tarik Dbilij, president of the Federation of Car Rental Companies without Drivers (FLASCAM), who calls for a overhaul of the legal framework to allow a restructuring of the sector.
European tourists, particularly retirees traveling with their motorhomes, continue to prefer Morocco as a destination for their annual and seasonal vacations.
The automotive industry now far surpasses phosphates and has become Morocco’s leading export sector. This performance was achieved after 10 years of considerable efforts made by the Moroccan government.
The Chinese manufacturer BYD , which has embarked on the conquest of the Moroccan automotive market, is beginning to make inroads to the point of putting its European competitors Renault, Volkswagen or Nissan in difficulty.
The Moroccan electric vehicle market is experiencing a spectacular acceleration. A new study by BMI-Fitch Solutions forecasts an 80.4% growth in sales for the year 2025, driven by a booming local production, the arrival of new manufacturers and strong government incentives.
A new study on labor costs in the automotive sector highlights the competitiveness of Spain within Europe. However, this report also underscores the growing gap with the new industrial hubs, particularly Morocco, where production costs are significantly lower.
The French car manufacturer Renault is pursuing its expansion in Morocco, with a strategic shift towards electric and hybrid powertrains. This is the full scope of a new agreement it has signed with the Moroccan government.
With declining exports, the year 2025 was very difficult for the automotive industry, acknowledged Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, stressing that the sector should rebound in 2026 thanks to investor confidence and increased production capacity.