Standard & Poor’s Affirms Morocco’s BBB- Credit Rating, Forecasts 2.8% GDP Growth
7 October 2019
In its latest publication, the rating agency Standard & Poors has confirmed its "BBB- / A-3" rating on Morocco, and notes a stable outlook.
Economy
Morocco’s Red Meat Industry Thrives: 17.3 kg Per Capita Consumption, $2.6 Billion Revenue
6 October 2019
In 2018, the national production of red meats was estimated at 603,000 tons, thus covering 98% of the needs of Moroccans. And the turnover generated is quite considerable.
Morocco’s Al Omrane Group Considers Reviving Affordable Housing Program Before 2020 Deadline
6 October 2019
The Al Omrane Group intends to relaunch low-cost housing or 140,000 DH housing. In this sense, it organized a meeting in Fez.
Royal Air Maroc to Launch Direct Flights Between Morocco and China in January
6 October 2019
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to connect Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca to Beijing-Daxing International Airport on January 16, 2020.
Morocco Boosts Compensation for Work Accident Victims by 20%
5 October 2019
The Government Council last Thursday adopted the draft decree on the increase in allowances provided to victims of work accidents and occupational diseases or their beneficiaries.
Spanish Transport Giant Alsa to Operate Casablanca Bus Network Starting November
5 October 2019
The Spanish Alsa is the new operator of the bus network in Casablanca. The new concessionaire will face several challenges.
Morocco’s Auto Industry Boom: Chinese Investment Signals Growing Appeal
5 October 2019
The French automaker Peugeot, by setting up in Kenitra, seems to have influenced other companies in the sector, which, according to Jeune Afrique, believe that Morocco offers (…)
Call Center Jobs in Morocco: High Stress and Low Pay, Study Finds
5 October 2019
Call centers, one of the sectors that recruit the most in Morocco, would cause the most stress to employees. This is at least what the results of a study conducted by the (…)
Morocco’s External Debt Soars to $49 Billion, World Bank Reports
5 October 2019
The external debt of developing countries has increased to $7,800 billion in 2018, an increase of 5.3% year-on-year, according to a World Bank report. The situation has (…)
Morocco Leads Global Demand for Tunisian Dates, Importing 33,000 Tons
4 October 2019
With 33,000 tons during the season from October 1, 2018 to September 30 last year, according to data published by the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and (…)