Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) are calling for the facilitation of the introduction and customs clearance of their cars in Morocco, without any condition of seniority.
Driven by its dynamic tourism and a thriving automotive sector, the Moroccan economy is accelerating. The kingdom’s GDP is expected to increase by around 4% this year and maintain this trend in 2026 and 2027.
Considered as a bridge between Europe and Africa, Morocco continues to attract investors due to its booming economy, driven by dynamic tourism, its low-cost labor force and its political stability.
This week, Stellantis inaugurated the expansion of its Kénitra plant. This 1.2 billion euro investment aims to increase the automaker’s local integration rate to 75% by 2030 and generate 3,100 direct jobs.
In Morocco, the end of the dictatorship of the illegal parking attendants commonly called "yellow vests" is not for tomorrow. Motorists continue to pay illegal rates. A huge shortfall for the municipal councils.
Until now, many Moroccan license plates were difficult for French automatic radars to identify. This era is over. Thousands of new devices are arriving, and their reading technology specifically includes Morocco.
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has officially authorized the use of international format license plates throughout the Moroccan territory. Until now, their use was in principle reserved only for vehicles intended to circulate outside the borders of the Kingdom.
The Drâa-Tafilalet Regional Council approved, during its session on July 1st, the creation of the region’s first highway. This major project, costing 9.5 billion dirhams, is intended to connect Midelt and Khénifra.
For the past two years, Morocco has been attracting more and more Chinese automakers. In less than two years, about a dozen have set up in the kingdom and are developing rapidly thanks to aggressive commercial strategies and strong partnerships with local distribution networks.
The Moroccan automotive market recorded growth of 36.14% in the first half of 2025, with a total of 112,026 new vehicles registered, according to data from the Association of Vehicle Importers in Morocco (AIVAM). This performance confirms the strong momentum of the sector’s recovery.
Deputy Rachid Hammouni, president of the Progress and Socialism group in the House of Representatives, proposes to adopt a unified format for vehicle license plates in Morocco, valid for use both on national territory and abroad.
Moroccan automotive exports recorded a 4% decline at the end of May 2025 compared to the same period last year. A regression that weighs on Moroccan exports.