Despite its status as Africa’s leading exporter, the Moroccan maritime fishing sector is on the brink of collapse. A recent report warns of critical fish stock depletion, directly threatening the survival of this "blue gold".
Spain reaches a historic milestone. With more than ten million residents born abroad, the immigrant population now represents 20% of the country . Within this dynamic, the Moroccan community stands out as the leading nationality.
The International Monetary Fund anticipates positive spillovers for the Morocco’s massive investment plan by 2030. Growth should accelerate, provided debt is controlled and budget management of future projects is secured.
Spain is massively strengthening its presence in the Moroccan hotel sector in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. With more than twenty establishments under Iberian management, the Kingdom is relying on this strategic partnership to boost its hosting capacity and modernize its offering.
Since 2005, infrastructure has generated 20% of Moroccan growth according to the IMF. The country is accelerating its investments to reach 12% of GDP annually by 2030, aiming for a major economic leap despite the challenges related to public debt.
Hosting the 2030 World Cup in Morocco represents a major investment shock. According to asset management firm Marogest, this colossal project could boost national growth to 4.6% by 2030, while preserving the country’s financial stability.
The resurgence on social media of a statement by former MP Omar Balafrej, describing Morocco as a “poor country” compared with its Maghreb neighbors, has reopened the debate over national wealth. Although the video dates back to 2018, current IMF and HCP data confirm the persistence of a GDP gap with Algeria and Tunisia, as well as a notable worsening of internal inequalities.
King Mohammed VI’s outstretched hand to Algeria after the UN Security Council resolution on the Moroccan Sahara has relaunched the debate on the economic cost of the non-Maghreb. For decades, the region has been depriving itself of several growth points and a real lever of shared economic sovereignty.
The Moroccan economy has experienced sustained growth in recent years, allowing the kingdom to invest massively in the modernization of its army. The defense budget for the year 2026 has increased by 18% compared to 2025.
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.
Remittances from Moroccans in the diaspora contribute to Morocco’s macroeconomic stability, notes a recent policy brief published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) North Africa Sub-Regional Office.
Despite inflation and successive crises in recent years, the Moroccan real estate sector has recovered in 2024. This, thanks in particular to the direct housing assistance program which has been a great success with Moroccans and the Moroccan diaspora.