Morocco and India want to take a new step in their military cooperation. Meeting in New Delhi, the two countries decided to explore the co-production of defense equipment, the creation of joint ventures and new technological collaborations.
Six months after the beginning of the crisis in the Middle East, the global sulfur market remains severely disrupted. The situation is particularly sensitive for Morocco: OCP has phosphate, but must massively import the sulfur essential to transforming it into fertilizer.
A report published by the European Commission distinguishes between industrial capacities already operational in Morocco and investments that have only been announced or are still under development. The Kingdom produces battery materials and certain energy equipment, but several strategic links remain absent.
Under the protection of U.S. bankruptcy law since June 2025, Marelli is preparing to come under the control of its creditors. The operation directly concerns Morocco: its subsidiary located in the Tangier free zone is among the group being acquired by funds managed by Strategic Value Partners.
British company Talisman Metals has just launched 33 drill holes in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains to search for copper and silver. The campaign will cover four kilometers on the Tirzzit project, located about 225 kilometers east of Agadir.
Morocco’s imports of parts for passenger cars now exceed those of the cars themselves. As of the end of July 2026, their value reached 24.6 billion dirhams, compared with 23.2 billion for imported vehicles.
Chinese manufacturer Hongsheng Huayuan has just added Morocco to its commercial map. China’s leading supplier of electric pylons has announced the arrival of its products on the Moroccan market, a first for which it has not yet disclosed either the client or the project.
A Chinese manufacturer of fabrics and airbags has confirmed its establishment in Tangier. The subsidiary was created at the request of its clients, a sign that Morocco’s automotive industry is directly attracting suppliers of vehicle manufacturers and equipment makers already established in the kingdom.
Harmattan AI does not plan merely to manufacture its systems in Morocco. The defense company is developing a new fixed-wing drone in Rabat, whose trials will be conducted at several Moroccan sites, including vast areas located in the south of the country.
Morocco and India want to increase their trade from around 4 to 8 billion dollars in five years. New Delhi is notably calling for faster access to the Moroccan market for its medicines and answers regarding investigations into its tiles.
Turkish sales to Morocco have risen by 11.7 % since January, despite measures taken to protect domestic production. This new surge is reviving the debate over a free-trade agreement that remains highly favorable to Ankara.
Chinese group Boway Alloy confirms the transfer to Nador of an industrial project initially planned for Ningbo. The electronic materials factory, intended in particular for the European and American markets, represents an investment of approximately $150 million.