Moncef Marzouki

South Korean LG Chem water purification systems chosen for desalination project in Morocco

South Korea LG Chem Ltd. has been selected to provide a water purification process for a desalination project to be carried out by Moroccan phosphate giant OCP Group. Under the deal, LG Chem will supply some 18,000 reverse osmosis (RO) membranes which will be used to desalinate 246,000 m3 of water a day at Jorf […]

Morocco’s red meat crisis: Import strategy fails to curb soaring prices

Despite government efforts to combat rising red meat prices through import liberalization and suspended customs duties, Moroccan consumers continue facing financial strain. Industry experts and consumer advocates criticize the current approach as inadequate, calling for fundamental restructuring of the national livestock sector rather than temporary measures. Market dynamics reveal persistent price volatility despite intervention attempts. […]

Casablanca tops Africa in latest Global Financial Centers Index

Casablanca ranked as Africa’s leading financial center in the latest Global Financial Center Index (GFCI 39), underscoring its growing prominence on the continent. The index, published in March 2026 by consultancy Z/Yen Group in partnership with the China Development Institute, ranked Casablanca 49th out of 120 financial centers worldwide. It placed ahead of other African […]