A vast criminal network is flooding Spain with textile waste from Morocco . Falsely declared as second-hand clothing, over 2,000 tonnes of industrial waste have been abandoned clandestinely, causing an ecological disaster and serious fire hazards.
Despite the drop in European clothing imports in early 2026, the Moroccan textile sector maintains its competitiveness . Facing inflation, the kingdom is holding up far better than its Asian competitors thanks to its reactivity and geographical proximity.
Despite close bilateral cooperation, the economic ties between Madrid and Rabat reveal a striking imbalance. In just six years, Morocco’s state claims against its Iberian neighbor have exploded, contrasting with the global trend.
To clear its stocks and compete with Zara or Shein, H&M is relocating part of its production to Morocco and Egypt . This geographical proximity aims to reduce delivery times and adapt to trends in real time.
At the request of the Civil Guard, the Nature Protection Service (Seprona) is investigating an illegal transfer of textile waste from Morocco to the industrial area of Zabal, in La Línea de la Concepción. Several people would be involved in this illegal traffic.
Wash & Co, owned by Swiss businessman Rodolphe Pedro, known for his charitable actions towards disadvantaged French youth, has been experiencing financial difficulties in Morocco since 2023 and could file for bankruptcy.
A Danish brand of furniture and decoration is entering the African market through Morocco. It is preparing to open its first two stores in Casablanca.
On TikTok, the Dutch clothing brand Merrachi has broadcast an advertisement where the Eiffel Tower is covered with an Islamic veil. This has provoked strong reactions from French political actors.
Lacoste has recently released a new collection of polo shirts with a map of Morocco amputated of its Sahara, sparking a lively controversy on social networks.
The Chinese group Sunrise, one of the world leaders in textiles, has announced an investment of $422.2 million (4.1 billion dirhams) in Morocco.
A delegation of Turkish business leaders, led by the president of the Moroccan-Turkish Business Council, recently visited Morocco. The objective is to increase trade between the two countries in the fields of public works, agri-food, tourism, agriculture, aviation, automotive, renewable energies, etc.
Due to its political stability, cheap labor and tax incentives, Morocco is attracting more and more European, especially Spanish, investors in the automotive and textile sectors, which are booming in the kingdom.