Morocco

Despite the difficult global economic context, Morocco’s real estate sector is performing well, having recovered from a drop five years ago. Activity is down from its peak levels – recorded in 2007-08 – but the sector continues to attract a number of international players. Social housing has proven to be the driving force behind the industry in...

The contribution to GDP by agriculture has declined a total of 1-2% in the last decade, as other sectors expand quickly. While low levels of aggregation, irrigation and mechanisation remain an obstacle, there is considerable room for growth given a temperate climate, available agricultural land and large workforce.

In the last decade, Morocco has pursued a public investment programme worth nearly Dh180bn (€16bn) to develop the national transport infrastructure. Thanks in part to work completed under this programme, Morocco benefits from an efficient rail network that extends over 4000 km. The 2010-15 railway programme is expected to provide a total investment...

As the kingdom continues to develop its national transport network, both private-sector and foreign partners have an important role to play. The state has invested considerable resources in building road, rail, airport and maritime infrastructure over the last decade. The public sector is likely to remain the main player in the management of...

With abundant maritime resources, more than 1800 km of coastline and a strong national fleet, Moroccan fisheries have considerable economic potential. The sector currently represents between 2% and 3% of GDP, and annual turnover neared Dh9bn (€800m) in 2012. The government has launched a development programme, Plan Halieutis, that aims to boost...

With the government expected to pass a new set of laws in 2013 that will replace the current 62-year-old mining code, Morocco is making a bid to spur new investments throughout the North African kingdom’s currently under-exploited mining sector.