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Morocco at a Glance – Key Economic Indicators
GDP 2025
≈ $189 billion
Est. 4.4–4.7% real growth
Population
36.8 million
2024 census, median age ≈ 30
Automotive exports
MAD 154.5 bn
2025, the #1 export sector
Tourist arrivals
19.8 million
2025 record, +14% vs 2024
Tanger Med
11.1 m TEU
2025, Africa’s busiest container port
Inflation
0.8%
2025; policy rate 2.25%
Sources: Bank Al-Maghrib, HCP, Office des Changes, Ministry of Tourism, Tanger Med. Figures rounded. More in our Morocco economy overview.
Why Morocco? Strategic Advantages for Business
Strategic Location
14 km from Europe across the Strait of Gibraltar, in a time zone close to Western Europe, with free trade agreements giving preferential access to the EU, US, Arab and African markets.
Stability & Investment Grade
A constitutional monarchy with consistent pro-investment policy, low inflation and an investment-grade sovereign rating from S&P.
World-Class Infrastructure
Tanger Med, Africa’s largest port; Al Boraq, Africa’s first high-speed rail line; around 1,800 km of motorways; and a growing network of international airports.
Competitive Costs
Labour costs well below Southern Europe, corporate-tax incentives in industrial acceleration zones and serviced industrial land in Tangier, Kenitra and Casablanca.
Multilingual Workforce
A young population with Arabic, Amazigh, French and growing English and Spanish skills, plus sector training institutes for automotive, aerospace and IT.
Investment Incentives
The 2022 Investment Charter offers subsidies of up to 30% of eligible investment for qualifying projects, with regional investment centres (CRI) as one-stop shops.
Leading Sectors Driving Growth
Automotive
Africa’s largest car producer: Renault in Tangier and Casablanca, Stellantis in Kenitra. MAD 154.5 bn of exports in 2025. Which cars are made in Morocco?
Phosphates & Mining
Around 70% of the world’s phosphate reserves. OCP Group’s revenue reached about MAD 114 bn in 2025. See also mining.
Renewable Energy
Target of 52% renewable power capacity by 2030, the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex and large green-hydrogen projects.
Aerospace
150+ companies around Casablanca’s Midparc and Nouaceur, supplying Boeing, Airbus, Safran and others.
Technology & Outsourcing
Offshoring hubs in Casablanca, Rabat and Fes and the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy targeting 3,000 startups.
Tourism
A record 19.8 million arrivals in 2025 and a target of 26 million by 2030, ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Major Investment Projects & Opportunities
- 2030 FIFA World Cup: co-hosted with Spain and Portugal; stadium, rail, airport and hotel upgrades across host cities
- Green Hydrogen: land allocated to large-scale projects under the national “Offre Maroc”
- Nador West Med: new deep-water port and industrial zone on the Mediterranean
- EV Batteries: Gotion’s gigafactory in Kenitra, expected to start production from Q3 2026
- Morocco Digital 2030: digital-services exports and a 3,000-startup target
- Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline: planned West Africa–Europe pipeline
Looking for something concrete? Read our guide to 15 business opportunities in Morocco.
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