Morocco’s state intends to speed up the processing of subsidy claims from carmakers and automotive suppliers, in a bid to smooth disbursements and sustain investment momentum, Le Matin daily reported. Driven for years by the Industrial Acceleration Plan, the sector has recorded sustained growth in exports and job creation, making the Kingdom Africa’s leading car manufacturer.
The Industry Ministry’s support system includes direct financial aid covering several areas: specific support for carmakers; compensation for port taxes on imports and exports and for logistics extra costs linked to carmakers’ and suppliers’ flows; reimbursement of the vehicle transport cost differential; and support for capacity investments made under investment agreements signed with the state.
To receive the aid, each carmaker or supplier files a disbursement claim with the Directorate of Automotive Industries, which evaluates the file and validates supporting documents before determining the amount payable under the rules for each type of subsidy. Because these files are often voluminous and technical, the ministry has launched a tender for technical assistance to help the directorate verify, analyze and validate expense documents, in order to accelerate the state’s payments.
The sector has recently moved toward a new stage, attracting investment in electric-battery manufacturing and research-and-development centers, according to Bank Al-Maghrib’s 2025 report. Automotive exports grew at an average annual rate of 11.8% between 2014 and 2025, reaching 157.6 billion dirhams in 2024 and 154.7 billion in 2025, making it the leading export sector with a 33% share.
Despite intensifying competition and rising protectionism, the industry is expected to stay competitive through foreign direct investment in strategic segments, electrification and greater local content in exports. Bank Al-Maghrib forecasts shipments will resume growing gradually after near-stagnation in 2025, reaching 202.2 billion dirhams in 2027.
