While Morocco’s northern region is an important agricultural producer, benefitting from a fertile location along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, it captures only a small percentage of the sector’s added value. Authorities are working to implement a number of projects under the national agricultural strategy, the Green Morocco Plan (Plan...
Although Morocco’s economy is comparatively welldiversified, the agriculture sector still plays a significant role in terms of rural development. The sector accounted for 13.2% of GDP in 2011, rising to 15% in 2013, and provided roughly 40% of total employment, with millions more indirectly reliant on it. As a result, the government’s agricultural strategy, the Green Morocco...
Investments in the transport network in the north of Morocco over the past decade have allowed the economy of the Tangiers-Tétouan area to grow exponentially. The upgrade of the highway and rural road network, expansion of the region’s main airport, and the construction of a railway that connects the industrial zones directly to the Tanger-Med...
The rapid influx of foreign direct investment in industry and related service sectors has helped provide new revenues for local businesses in the Tangiers-Tétouan region. This is particularly true in terms of employment. After decades of emigration, the Tangiers area is now a magnet for both low- and high-skilled workers nationwide. However,...
Tourist attractions in northern Morocco are diverse, ranging from urban tourism in the historic cities of Tangiers and Tétouan, to natural parks, niche destinations in Assilah and Chefchaouen, and ancient Roman ruins in areas such as Lixus and Volubilis. The potential is real, but existing tourism infrastructure limits the industry’s capacity...
Energy is a significant concern for policymakers in Morocco, given the country’s lack of hydrocarbons resources, which makes it reliant on imports to meet demand – and the northern region is no exception, both with regard to renewable energy generation and energy efficiency. Indeed, if anything, the issue is more acute in the north, given the...
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