Morocco’s Economy Minister Discusses Taxation & Rules of Origin with EU Economy Commissioner

Moroccan minister of economy & finance Mohamed Benchaaboun conferred on Monday in Brussels, with European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni on Morocco-EU partnership and on rules of origin, which need to be reviewed to bolster the Kingdom’s exports. Talks between the two sides also tackled the issue of taxation. “Important decisions will be taken in […]

BMCE rebrands to Bank of Africa

BMCE Bank of Africa, the third largest bank in Morocco, said it will be called Bank of Africa as of next September, an appellation that underscores the African ambition of the group. The new name was unveiled by BMCE CEO Othman Benjelloun who said that the Bank aspires to develop its business including in the […]

Morocco to Invest $300 Mln for Expansion of Casablanca Port

Marsa Maroc, leading port operator in the Kingdom, has announced a $300 million investment plan to expand container handling capacity at the Port of Casablanca after securing a 20-year extension of its concession to operate Container Terminal 3. The expansion will enable the port’s operator to meet growing container traffic at Morocco’s largest port. Terminal […]