Morocco
North Morocco Plans Two New Industrial and Craft Zones for $22 Million
The Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima regional council is preparing to create two new mixed activity zones. They are intended to accommodate industrial and craft activities.
Topic
Industry
Morocco
Moroccan Notebook Industry Struggles as Imports Surge, Dominating School Supply Market
Moroccan industrialists are outraged by the import of school notebooks, which is taking an increasingly important share of the local market. And the situation is unlikely to improve with the current health crisis.
Spain
Spain Unveils Plan to Boost Investment in Moroccan Industry and Infrastructure
Spain is about to finance Spanish industrial and infrastructure projects established in Morocco . These are financing for public and private companies offered by partners of the Iberian administration’s administration.
Morocco
Morocco to Upgrade F-16 Fleet Domestically, Boosting Military Industry
Morocco is about to take a giant step in the military industry, with the modernization on its territory of another squadron of the Royal Air Force, to reach the Viper standard. On the front of this operation, Moroccan engineers, quick to copy the know-how of the Americans.
Morocco
Morocco's Business Leaders Warn Against New Lockdown, Urge Economic Support
Going to a new lockdown at this time of resurgence of the crisis is not feasible. This would be dramatic for the Moroccan economy, stresses Chakib Alj, president of the CGEM, who insists on prevention to avoid this catastrophic scenario.
Morocco
Tragic Accident Claims 4 Lives at Fish Factory in Agadir, Morocco
A tragic Sunday for four workers who died in a fish packaging unit. The tragedy took place in Agadir , more precisely in the Anza district north of the city.
Morocco
Spirit AeroSystems' Acquisition of Bombardier Sites in Morocco and Ireland Faces Uncertainty
Many uncertainties surround the resumption of Bombardier’s sites in Belfast, Ireland, and Nouaceur, Morocco. And for good reason.
Morocco
Tetouan Invests in Flood Protection for Industrial Zone with New Containment Canal
The regional council of Tetouan and the Loukkos Basin Agency have signed an agreement to build a containment canal in the southern perimeter of the industrial zone. This will protect this area from flooding.
Morocco
Morocco's Manufacturing Sector Plunges 21% Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
The index of production of manufacturing industries excluding oil refining fell by 21.4% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. This is the consequence of the widespread lockdown in force in Morocco as well as in the majority of partner countries.
Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Weakens Against Euro, Strengthens vs Dollar Amid Rising Reserves
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.29% against the dollar and depreciated by 0.11% against the euro, during the period from August 27 to September 2, 2020.
Morocco
Italian Olive Oil Industry Fears Moroccan Competition Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The crisis of the new coronavirus is severely impacting the oil sector in Italy, to the point that producers want to limit the competition from Moroccan olive oil.
Morocco
Adient Expands in Morocco: Second Auto Parts Factory to Open in Kenitra
Two years after inaugurating its first factory in Morocco, the American Adient is preparing to launch the construction of a second industrial unit in Kenitra.