Which language do Moroccans speak the most? A comprehensive linguistic overview
Morocco’s linguistic diversity is a reflection of its rich cultural history, blending local and foreign influences. According to the General Population and Housing Census...
Steady progress in school enrollment and education levels in Morocco
Over the 2023-2024 academic year, Morocco witnessed continued growth in preschool enrollment rates for children aged 4 to 5. Nationally, the rate reached 62.7%,...
Morocco sees smaller households by 2024
As of September 1, 2024, Morocco is witnessing a profound shift in household dynamics, with the number of households reaching 9.27 million, up from...
Morocco’s population tops 36.8 million in 2024 amid slower growth and urban surge
As of September 1, 2024, Morocco's population stands at 36,828,330, according to the latest figures from the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP). This represents an...
Morocco’s economy slows to 2.6% in 2024, poised for stronger growth ahead
Morocco’s economic growth is projected to slow to 2.6% in 2024, down from 3.4% in 2023, according to the latest forecasts from Bank Al-Maghrib...
Bank Al-Maghrib cuts key interest rate to 2.5% amid economic uncertainty
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Board of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) held its final quarterly meeting of the year, where it announced a 25-basis-point...
Trelleborg launches new aerospace sealing systems factory in Morocco
The global leader in polymer solutions, Trelleborg, officially broke ground on its new industrial facility at Midparc, Casablanca on December 17, 2024. This state-of-the-art...
Fish canneries grapple with surging vegetable oil costs: How are they adapting?
The relentless rise in vegetable oil prices has sent shockwaves through the food industry, hitting fish canneries especially hard. For a sector renowned for...
Attijariwafa Bank launches $150 million bond issuance to bolster regulatory capital
Attijariwafa Bank has announced a subordinated bond issuance worth 1.5 billion Moroccan dirhams (approximately $150 million). Approved by the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC)...
Wafasalaf bolsters growth with $19.5 million bond offering
Wafasalaf, Morocco’s leader in consumer financing, has unveiled a major financial initiative: a subordinated bond issuance worth 200 million dirhams ($19.5 million). This move...