Morocco’s trade balance improved substantially in 2014 and is set to perform better still in 2015 thanks to factors such as lower oil prices and improving conditions in major export markets, though it is set to maintain a large trade deficit for the foreseeable future. Levels of inward foreign direct investment (FDI) have grown substantially...
Over the past 15 years Morocco has signed free trade agreements (FTAs) with some of the largest economies in the world. This has impacted the kingdom’s trade figures, though in some cases it has also been followed by increases in trade deficits with these partners. The next major accord Morocco is likely to sign is a Deep and Comprehensive FTA...
Among the best-developed banking sectors in Africa is that of Morocco, where penetration is rising rapidly and recent improvements in macroeconomic fundamentals have helped resolve previous liquidity shortages. The sector’s product offering also continues to evolve, most notably through a banking law passed in early 2015, which has set the...
By regional standards, Moroccan banks have substantial lending capacity. The kingdom is home to some of the largest banks in Africa: Attijarawafa Bank is the continent’s third-largest, and its three biggest banks are also the three largest in North Africa by tier-1 capital. Credit extended to the local private sector was equal to 70.1% of GDP...
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