Morocco Research Highlights
The Report: Morocco 2020
Morocco’s economy is poised to continue along its trajectory of economic growth, but GDP expansion rates will depend on the policy choices made by the government. Although estimates by the IMF...
Covid-19 response
Economic Update
The innovations behind Morocco’s internationally praised Covid-19 response
The country was one of the first in the MENA region to implement strict lockdown measures: schools were closed on March 13 and a state of emergency declared on March 19, later extended until June 10...
Economic Update
Covid-19 and the Maghreb: a more collaborative future?
The Maghreb – which principally comprises Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia – has been hard hit by the coronavirus, but the pandemic has also sparked innovation and driven changes in the region...
Covid-19 Response Report
Report: How is Morocco placed for an economic recovery post Covid-19?
The Morocco Covid-19 Response Report, provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic through key data, infographics and results from a survey conducted with...
Market Profile Video
Highlights from our Morocco Covid-19 Response Report
Oxford Business Group has launched the Morocco Covid-19 Response Report in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for the Development of Investment and Exports...
The innovations behind Morocco’s internationally praised Covid-19 response
Covid-19 and the Maghreb: a more collaborative future?
Report: How is Morocco placed for an economic recovery post Covid-19?
Highlights from our Morocco Covid-19 Response Report
Report: What role does technology play in driving financial inclusion in Morocco?
Financial technology (fintech) is advancing rapidly in emerging markets and Morocco is no exception: the country has embraced its efficiency and low costs as a way to bolster financial inclusion and catalyse...
Economic Stability
Interview
Mohamed Benchaâboun, Minister of Economy and Finance: Interview
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On opportunities for investors and small businesses
Overview
Reforms set to help diversify Morocco's economy
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Supported by its favourable geographic location between Africa and Europe, vast array of natural resources and improved business environment, Morocco’s economy has made important strides...
Interview
Hicham Boudraa, Acting Managing Director, Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency: Interview
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On strengthening the investment climate
Overview
Morocco's CEOs have their say on local market conditions and economic trends
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Over the past decade, Morocco has endeavoured to strengthen and diversify its economic foundations, introducing a variety of strategic initiatives such as the Green Morocco Plan and the Industrial Acceleration...
Mohamed Benchaâboun, Minister of Economy and Finance: Interview
Reforms set to help diversify Morocco's economy
Hicham Boudraa, Acting Managing Director, Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency: Interview
Morocco's CEOs have their say on local market conditions and economic trends
Banking Sector & Sustainability
InterviewInterview with Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al Maghrib (BAM)
On sustainable banking and increasing financial inclusion
Overview
New banking regulations fuel growth in Morocco
In recent years Morocco’s banking sector has experienced a period of consolidation at home and expansion abroad following a surge in lending in the decade leading to 2012. The country’s leading banks are now among the largest in Africa, with extensive continent-wide holdings. Despite GDP growth trending lower and the associated slowdown in lending and spike in non-performing loans (NPLs), profitability and capitalisation have remained relatively stable, underpinned by important regulatory changes.
Interview
Kamal Mokdad, CEO and Head of International Global Banking, Banque Centrale Populaire: Interview
On expanding the local business model throughout Africa
Analysis
Green financing attracts investors to Morocco's banking sector
As businesses and governments worldwide seek to finance the vast investments required for projects to combat climate change and make the global economic model more environmentally sustainable, green bonds have become a popular capital market vehicle. The products are typically structured like a corporate or sovereign bond and asset-linked, but are used to raise money exclusively for sustainable climate and environmental projects. Interest in the environmental, social and corporate governance agenda has also been...
Focus Report: Opportunities for value addition in Souss Massa
Internationally known for its capital, Agadir – a traditional holiday destination for European tourists – Souss Massa is increasingly positioning itself as an industrial centre and strategic gateway...
Green Energy
Interview
Saïd Mouline, CEO, Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (Agence Marocaine pour l’Efficacité Energétique, AMEE): Interview
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On incentivising companies to increase their energy efficiency
Overview
To expand access to energy in underserved regions, governments must choose between traditional or new sources of power
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The duel aims of rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing greater access to energy for underserved regions of the world are proving to be a complex challenge in need of innovative solutions...
Overview
Morocco turns to renewable resources and natural gas to diversify its energy mix
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Morocco has long depended on international markets to fulfil its energy generation needs. Unlike nearby countries such as Algeria and Libya, Morocco has not had the advantage of large-scale hydrocarbons...
Growth and Recovery Video
Powering Africa: Green energy opportunities in a rapidly growing region
In this Growth & Recovery video, powered by technical solutions provider and engineering firm JESA, we explore opportunities to leverage investment and expertise to develop critical power infrastructure...
Analysis
Morocco's green bonds supporting a switch to cleaner energy
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With Morocco’s future electricity generation capacity firmly dependant on renewable energy sources, attracting private financing for new projects is critical. Green bonds are an increasingly viable option to...