Morocco scored 70 points in the 2026 Trade Freedom Index, up from 67 points a year earlier. The score puts the country 93rd out of 175 economies and matches the global average of 70 points. Singapore ranked first with 95 points.
The index, published by The Global Economy using data from the Heritage Foundation, measures how easy it is to trade across borders. It looks at tariffs as well as non-tariff barriers such as import quotas, licensing rules, customs procedures and government intervention.
The latest score is 69.8 out of 100, rounded to 70 points. Morocco’s score has ranged from 29 points in 2005 to a record 84 points in 2017, with a long-term average of 62 points.
The country also ranked 83rd in the Heritage Foundation’s overall Economic Freedom Index with a score of 61.8 out of 100. That places it in the “Moderately Free” category. In the Middle East and North Africa region, Morocco ranked seventh out of 14 economies.
Trade makes up 95.8% of GDP, while public debt stands at 67.7% of GDP. Inflation remains below 1%, and the trade-weighted average tariff rate is 12.6%.
Cars remain the country’s biggest export. Factories in Tangier and Kenitra supply major global carmakers. Aerospace is another key industry, with companies around Casablanca making parts for international aircraft manufacturers.
Phosphates also remain one of the country’s biggest export earners. State-owned OCP Group manages the sector, and Morocco holds more than 70% of the world’s phosphate reserves.
Several government policies aim to support trade and investment. The New Investment Charter (Framework Law 03.22) targets a shift towards private investment, with the private sector expected to account for two-thirds of total investment by 2035. The plan offers cash incentives of up to 30% for export-focused and green projects.
The “Morocco Offer” for green hydrogen has also set aside one million hectares for renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. The plan aims to make the country a supplier of clean energy to Western Europe.
Growing interest in nearshoring has also helped attract manufacturers. Companies from Europe and other regions are expanding operations in free-trade zones, including the Tanger Med port complex.
