Morocco
Morocco Tightens Real Estate Tax Regulations for Investment Properties
A new circular has been addressed to the land registry conservators regarding the payment of value-added tax (VAT) on investment properties.
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Investment
Morocco
Swiss Firm Plans $1 Billion Solar Fuel Project in Morocco
After pilot projects in Germany and Spain, the Swiss company Synhelion plans to implement a solar fuel project in Morocco, requiring an investment of $1 billion (10 billion dirhams).
Morocco
Morocco Poised to Attract Chinese Battery Makers as Trump Eyes Trade Restrictions
Beyond the Sahara issue, Morocco could benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House on the commercial level. Several Chinese electric battery production companies are expected to rush to Morocco if the US president imposes restrictions on the entry of these products into the US market.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils $9.6 Billion Railway Modernization Plan Ahead of 2030 World Cup
In preparation for the 2030 World Cup, Morocco is working to modernize its railway network. A 96 billion investment program is planned for this purpose.
Morocco
Morocco to Launch Platform Encouraging Diaspora Investment
Karim Zidane, the delegate minister in charge of investment, convergence and evaluation of public policies, encourages Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to invest more in Morocco, stressing the need for the kingdom to attract both domestic and foreign investments.
Sport
Moroccan Soccer Star Ziyech Plans Luxury Restaurant in Marrakech
Hakim Ziyech is considering making a significant investment in Morocco. The Moroccan international would plan to open a luxury restaurant in Marrakech.
Spain
Morocco-Spain Trade Ties Soar with 260 Weekly Flights, 60 Daily Sea Links
Trade relations between Morocco and Spain have exploded in 2024, said Friday Karima Benyaich, the Moroccan ambassador to Spain, stating that more than 260 weekly flights and 60 daily maritime links serve the two countries.
Morocco
Morocco's Court of Auditors Warns of Financial Strain from World Cup Preparations
Zineb El Adaoui, the first president of the Court of Auditors, fears that the investments related in particular to Morocco’s hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) and the World Cup that the kingdom will co-host with Spain and Portugal will deplete public finances.
Morocco
French Companies Expand into Morocco, Eyeing African Market Growth
An open construction site, Morocco is attracting foreign companies, particularly French ones. In addition to taking advantage of the local market, the latter are aiming to conquer the African market from the kingdom.
Morocco
France-Morocco Economic Ties Face Hurdles Amid Shifting Global Landscape
Despite its potential, the development of cooperation between Morocco and France faces several challenges. If these are not met, there will be barriers to investment.
Morocco
Morocco Overhauls Real Estate Transfer Process for 2025
In Morocco, property transfer will no longer be done as before, as the 2025 Finance Act has revised the conditions applicable to the registration of deeds and agreements with the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography (ANCFCC).
Morocco
Tangier Tourism Projects Stalled as New Investment Law Awaits Implementation
The adoption of a system of exceptional licenses to stimulate hotel and tourism projects in Tangier, in anticipation of the major sporting events to come, seems compromised.