World Bank

Chinese cars are already reducing Morocco’s automotive exports

6 August 2026

Moroccan automotive exports declined in 2025. The World Bank attributes this to less dynamic European demand, but also to the growing competition from Chinese electric vehicles (…)

Morocco exit was part of Société Générale’s successful major overhaul

5 August 2026

After several years of disposals and cost-cutting, Société Générale is reporting a record quarterly profit. Its withdrawal from retail banking in Morocco was part of this broad (…)

In Morocco, MRE remittances can bring in as much as a job

4 August 2026

In Moroccan families receiving money from abroad, remittances per working-age adult reach an amount comparable to the SMIG. The support has become significant enough to (…)

More than one in two Moroccan businesses face “invisible” competition

4 August 2026

In Morocco, 55.4% of declared businesses say they face competition from informal activities. These structures are often tiny, but able to offer lower prices by avoiding some (…)

Morocco Loan Crisis: 8.9% Non-Performing Debt Risk

30 July 2026

Morocco’s banking system remains solid, but 8.9% of loans were classified as non-performing in 2025. These overdue or compromised loans represent a considerable sum of money (…)

Moroccan Expatriates Cushion Energy Crisis Impact on Economy

30 July 2026

The rise in energy bills is expected to widen Morocco’s external deficit in 2026. However, remittances sent by Moroccan expatriates, along with tourism revenues, will help (…)

Moroccan companies missing 70% productivity gains digitalization

29 July 2026

Moroccan companies have equipped themselves with digital tools, but few truly integrate them into their daily operations. This "incomplete digitalization" deprives the country (…)

Morocco automotive exports decline Chinese electric cars Europe competition

28 July 2026

Moroccan exports continued to grow in 2025, but the automotive sector stalled. The World Bank attributes this decline to weakening European demand and the growing competition (…)

Morocco Budget Strategy: Sale-Leaseback Operations Boost Finances

27 July 2026

Morocco obtained revenues equivalent to 2% of GDP in 2025 through sale-leaseback operations on state-owned real estate. A solution that brings immediate money to the budget, (…)

Morocco $26 billion pipeline Washington financing deal

27 July 2026

Morocco is seeking to mobilize the US Exim Bank and the World Bank to finance the Atlantic African pipeline, estimated at $26 billion. The project is intended to connect West (…)