Morocco has secured the top position in Africa and ranked 17th globally in the 2026 Investment Freedom Index, achieving a record score of 80 points out of 100, according to data compiled by The Global Economy platform based on the Heritage Foundation’s rankings.
This marks the Kingdom’s best performance in the index since 1995 as Morocco improved by five points from its 2025 score of 75 and rose sharply from the 65-point level it maintained between 2019 and 2024.
The country now stands well above the African average of approximately 45 points across the 51 nations assessed.
Mauritius follows in second place on the continent with 70 points (36th worldwide), while Burkina Faso, Egypt, and Mali share third place with 65 points each.
The index evaluates restrictions on investment, including bureaucracy, land ownership rules, risks of expropriation without fair compensation, exchange controls, capital controls, security issues, and basic infrastructure for investment.
Points are deducted from a perfect score of 100 for each restriction identified.
According to the Heritage Foundation’s 2026 assessment of Morocco, both domestic and foreign investors generally receive equitable treatment under the law.
The report also notes the openness of the Casablanca Stock Exchange to foreign capital and the continued development of the Moroccan financial sector, which provides multiple financing options for investors.
Morocco scores 55 on property rights, 36 on freedom from corruption, and 46 on labor freedom, resulting in an overall economic freedom score of 62.
The progress is attributed in part to improvements in the financial framework and the absence of major restrictions on foreign investor participation.
