
Forbes 2026: Morocco's 3 Billionaires Revealed
In its 2026 ranking of the greatest Arab fortunes, Forbes Middle East features three Moroccan names. Three very different paths, spanning finance, hydrocarbons and real estate.

In its 2026 ranking of the greatest Arab fortunes, Forbes Middle East features three Moroccan names. Three very different paths, spanning finance, hydrocarbons and real estate.

Morocco stands out in the 2026 ranking of the 100 most valuable companies in the Middle East and North Africa, with nine companies placed. The kingdom thus ranks fourth in terms of the number of representatives.

Othman Benjelloun maintains his position as the richest man in Morocco in 2026 with a fortune of $1.7 billion. On a global scale, Elon Musk dominates the Forbes ranking, marking the hegemony of technology over global wealth.

With fifteen establishments distinguished, Morocco shines in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2026. Marrakech confirms its supremacy by winning the majority of the titles, including the two exclusive "Five-Star" distinctions awarded to the Kingdom.

In a region undergoing a major digital transformation, Forbes Middle East has unveiled its rankings of the figures shaping the technological future. Morocco is distinguished by the presence of Mohamed Benchaaboun, CEO of Maroc Telecom , recognized as one of the most impactful leaders.

The Benjelloun and Akhannouch families are entering the top of the Forbes Middle East 2026 ranking for the largest wealth increases. Their respective fortunes now reach $1.9 and $1.6 billion.

Three Moroccan businessmen are on the list of Arab billionaires, according to a ranking by the American magazine Forbes for the year 2025. Their fortunes range between $1.5 and $1.6 billion.

Three Moroccan families are featured in the ranking of the 100 most powerful families in the Arab world.

Three Moroccan women are among the 100 most influential businesswomen in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to the 2025 ranking of Forbes Middle East magazine.

A luxury yacht belonging to the former Qatari Prime Minister, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, ranked by Forbes among the richest Arabs, is on the coast of M’diq, arousing the curiosity of vacationers.

The city of Casablanca tops the Forbes Advisor ranking of the safest destinations for travel in Africa this year.

According to the ranking of the American magazine Forbes, two Moroccans are among the richest billionaires in the world.