The 17th MEDays Forum commenced in Tangier, gathering over 7,000 participants from more than 120 countries to address global economic challenges under the theme “Fractures and Polarization: Reinventing the Global Equation.” A prominent opening panel positioned Morocco as Africa’s most reliable investment destination.
Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju congratulated Morocco on recent United Nations support for its Western Sahara autonomy plan, attributing the diplomatic victory to decades of consistent engagement. He emphasized that Morocco’s investment appeal extends beyond financial considerations to encompass social, cultural, linguistic, and infrastructure advantages often overlooked in economic discussions.
Tuju underscored Morocco’s strategic location bridging Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, alongside its modern infrastructure including the Al Boraq high-speed rail system, which surpasses American train technology. “Hardly any other African country can match Morocco’s infrastructure,” he stated in an interview with Morocco World News. “When Morocco succeeds, Africa succeeds,” he stated.
Stéphane Tiki, Vice President of the Francophone Employers’ Association, highlighted Morocco’s gateway status to the French-speaking economic sphere, noting that 44 of Africa’s 54 nations are Francophone. He urged African countries to recognize unique strengths and build partnerships based on complementary assets rather than copying development models.
Alexandre Medvedowsky, President of ESL & Network France, outlined key factors attracting investors: robust infrastructure, clear national vision, growing industrial sectors including automotive and aeronautics, and Morocco’s extensive business networks across Africa. His group established operations in the Kingdom a decade ago, following COP22 in Marrakech.
The panel demonstrated Morocco’s multifaceted appeal as a hub built on diplomacy, geography, and long-term strategic planning. As global supply chains restructure and traditional alliances face uncertainty, Morocco offers an alternative path shaped by regional integration and continental strengths, providing investors confidence in sustainable opportunities across diverse sectors and communities.
