Large public investment in Morocco’s physical infrastructure in recent years has contributed to the expansion of domestic transport and logistics. The construction of 1800 km of new expressways, expansion of the rail network, and development of logistics and industrial zones has led to a sharp increase in the number of active companies in transport and logistics. Currently, the sector directly...
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Chapter | Transport & Logistics from The Report: Morocco 2019
Lacking the hydrocarbons reserves of...
Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Morocco 2019
Between 1985 and 2016 industry contributed an average of about 19% to GDP, and in 2017 this increased, raising the sector’s contribution to around 25% of GDP. The country’s industrial offering is diverse and includes products in the automotive, electronics, textile, offshoring, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, chemicals and electronics segments. The sector will continue to play an integral role in...
Building on several years of sustained growth, Morocco’s insurance sector is implementing a series of significant reforms that appear set to boost future expansion. New rules have changed key aspects of insurance distribution and established a range of new compulsory products that are set to boost the overall issuance of premiums. In addition, these reforms are expected to expand the country’s...
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Morocco 2019
Economic progress and the country’s natural position as an investment bridge between Europe and Africa have allowed Morocco to establish one of the continent’s largest and most sophisticated capital markets. Despite its advantages, however, the Casablanca Stock Exchange has been affected by low levels of liquidity, a scarcity of new listings and an overall lukewarm performance. One significant...
In hand with sustained economic growth in recent decades, Morocco has been able to establish one of the region’s most competitive and sophisticated banking sectors. This has translated into significant penetration levels for banking services, a wide array of products and a handful of large-scale banking players with international reach across the continent. Despite the years of development,...