Morocco is seeking a second gateway to the European electricity grid. Rabat and Lisbon are relaunching their interconnection project, but the direct cable, its route and its financing have yet to be determined.
A report published by the European Commission distinguishes between industrial capacities already operational in Morocco and investments that have only been announced or are still under development. The Kingdom produces battery materials and certain energy equipment, but several strategic links remain absent.
Crédit Agricole Group is preparing to sell Unifitel, its customer relations center based in Casablanca. Majorel Africa, a subsidiary of Teleperformance, is to acquire 100 % of its capital and voting rights.
Canadian company Aya Gold & Silver is preparing to acquire 139 km² of mining permits in Morocco for four million Canadian dollars. The vast area, rich in copper and silver indications, is located near its Zgounder mine.
Under the protection of U.S. bankruptcy law since June 2025, Marelli is preparing to come under the control of its creditors. The operation directly concerns Morocco: its subsidiary located in the Tangier free zone is among the group being acquired by funds managed by Strategic Value Partners.
Bangladesh has just approved a new order of 70,000 tonnes of phosphate fertilisers from Morocco. This is the third major decision in three weeks benefiting OCP Nutricrops, bringing the Moroccan purchases authorised since 12 August to 280,000 tonnes.
Chinese manufacturer Hongsheng Huayuan has just added Morocco to its commercial map. China’s leading supplier of electric pylons has announced the arrival of its products on the Moroccan market, a first for which it has not yet disclosed either the client or the project.
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.
Taiwanese industrial group Froch is building a 90,000 m² factory in Morocco, primarily intended for the European market. The quotas and customs duties imposed on exports from Taiwan influenced this choice. Production is due to begin in early 2027.
Bangladesh has just approved an additional 140,000 tonnes of fertilizer from OCP Nutricrops. Added to the 70,000 tonnes approved twelve days earlier, the orders decided in August have already reached 210,000 tonnes, worth nearly 168 million dollars.
A €60 million project backed by IFC and Germany’s EOS is targeting Morocco’s non-performing loan market. The official disclosure also mentions real estate assets already held by financial institutions.
OCP is taking a new step in the United States. Its North American subsidiary is preparing a phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana with agricultural giant CHS, for an investment that could reach $450 million and a capacity of more than one million tonnes per year.