Morocco is rapidly positioning itself as a primary capital hub across the Mediterranean, officially aiming to mobilize MAD 550 billion ($59 billion) in investments by 2026. Led by the Ministry of Investment, this massive capital strategy is projected to generate 500,000 jobs, reinforcing the North African nation’s appeal to regional and global institutional investors.
Quick Facts
- Targets $59 billion in new investments by 2026.
- Aims to create 500,000 jobs across the country.
- 250 projects approved under the New Investment Charter.
Accelerating Approvals Under the New Investment Charter
The ambitious 2026 target is already in motion. Following the recent adoption of Morocco’s New Investment Charter, the country has approved 250 projects to date.
These approved initiatives represent a total investment volume of MAD 414 billion and are expected to generate 179,000 employment opportunities.
Speaking at a Morocco-Italy seminar in Rabat, Nihal Azzouz, Head of the Investment Department at the Ministry of Investment, highlighted that these metrics reflect ongoing regulatory improvements. The ministry has focused heavily on simplifying administrative procedures and expanding the authority of Regional Investment Centres to better support incoming capital.
Building the Rabat-Rome Axis and Mediterranean Ties
Beyond domestic policy adjustments, Morocco is actively leaning into its geographic advantages. The bilateral seminar in Rabat served as a strategic push to foster economic exchange and accelerate cross-border investment between Morocco and Italy.
Azzouz noted that Morocco’s competitive edge lies in its stable regulatory environment and top-tier infrastructure.
Crucially, the country offers preferential access to a consumer market of over one billion people through a network of extensive free-trade agreements. By solidifying the Rabat-Rome axis, policymakers intend to build a shared economic zone across the Mediterranean, driving mutual commercial growth.
About Morocco’s Ministry of Investment
The Ministry of Investment, Convergence and the Evaluation of Public Policies is the governmental body responsible for shaping Morocco’s investment strategy and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). Through the implementation of the New Investment Charter, the ministry focuses on improving the national business climate, supporting regional development, and driving job creation across key economic sectors.
Source: Zawya
