The Moroccan government has officially approved the creation of a new company tasked with overseeing the development of future industrial zones dedicated to the defense sector. A decree published in the Official Bulletin on June 9 gives the green light for the joint venture between the Military Housing and Equipment Agency (ALEM) and MEDZ, a subsidiary of the state-owned investment group CDG. The newly established entity will be known as the Defense Industrial Zones Management Company.
Launched with an initial capital of 300,000 dirhams, the company’s mission will be to design, develop, market, and operate specialized industrial areas reserved for defense and security-related industries. These zones are expected to play a key role in supporting Morocco’s ambitions to build a homegrown defense manufacturing ecosystem.
This move follows a strategic vision laid out by the monarchy, which calls for the creation of two industrial hubs focused specifically on the defense sector. The initiative stems from an agreement signed on November 8, 2023, by several major institutions, including the Ministries of Economy and Industry, the National Defense Administration, CDG, and ALEM. The agreement is part of the rollout of Law 10.20, which provides the legal framework for managing defense and security equipment.
The project will be closely monitored by Finance Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui, who has been tasked with ensuring its practical execution and long-term viability. Her oversight is expected to be crucial in transforming the vision into a functional, sustainable industrial infrastructure that could mark a new chapter in Morocco’s defense capabilities.
