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Morocco, the new Eldorado for automakers

Morocco has established itself as a major automotive manufacturing hub, with French newspaper “Le Dauphiné libéré” describing the North African country as “the new Eldorado” for automakers. The automotive sector has become a pillar of Morocco’s economy and its leading export industry. Renault leads French investment in Morocco, operating the world’s largest Renault factory in […]

Morocco leverages football success as strategic economic development tool

Morocco has positioned football at the center of its economic development strategy, preparing to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and co-organize the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain. The kingdom’s sporting achievements include reaching World Cup semi-finals as the first African nation and capturing the under-20 world championship title. Geopolitics of sport […]

Morocco to Buy about $1 Bln US Missiles & Ammunitions

Protection of Morocco’s air and land borders will be enhanced further with the purchase of various Tow -2A missiles for $776 million and additional F-16 ammunition for $209 million. The State Department announced on Thursday its approval of the sale to Morocco of 2,401 Tow 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71-4B-RF); and twenty eight Tow […]