Aeronautics: Over 150 companies operate in Morocco, generating $2.8 billion in Annual Revenue

Morocco is strengthening its position as a global aerospace hub with over 150 companies operating in the country and generating $2.8 billion in annual revenue, said Moroccan Minister of Industry & Commerce Ryad Mezzour at Paris Air Show 2025.

The production sites are concentrated in Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat and Fez. They employ 26,000 individuals and produce fuselages, structural components, interior furnishings, and wiring systems, said the minister.

The official also highlighted cooperation ties between national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and French aerospace giant Safran in CFM engine, recalling the important partnership sealed in this regard during the visit paid by French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco last October.

“Morocco’s competitive edge lies in its ability to handle advanced technology, with 23,000 engineers graduating annually, 400 of whom enter the aerospace field…production costs are competitive at €25 per hour, compared to €100-120 in Europe or the US,” he said.

“We will expand our offer to cabin fittings, landing gear manufacturing, and within ten years, we think we can offer a final assembly line for commercial aircraft,” underlined the minister.

He also said that RAM is currently considering the acquisition of Airbus A220, a small-to-medium range jet suited for its European network. The A220 plane offers unmatched efficiency and superior passenger comfort, powered by state-of-the-art Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines. This allows airlines to maximize profitability while minimizing environmental impact.