An American delegation from Great Neck, a village in Nassau County, New York, visited lately the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla to tap into the region’s economic potential, identify its investment opportunities and strengthen cooperation ties between the twinned cities.
Mayor of Great Neck Pedram Bral, who headed the business delegation, said the visit is part of the twinning agreement sealed with Dakhla, highlighting Morocco’s assets including its geostrategic position, its growing trade with Africa, political stability, security, economic openness and attractiveness.
He also lauded the Kingdom’s modern health centers offering quality medical care, placing Morocco among top African medical tourism destinations.
The American delegation visited Mohammed VI International University Hospital Center project in Dakhla and met with students from the local Mohammed VI University of Science and Health.
In its 2025 Investment Climate report, the US government highlighte Morocco’s emergence as a gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, positioning the country as a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and regional manufacturing.
Morocco’s geographic location at the crossroads of three continents is complemented by world-class infrastructure, including Africa’s largest commercial port, Tanger-Med, and the upcoming Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantic ports. These projects are part of Morocco’s “Atlantic Initiative,” aimed at connecting landlocked Sahel countries to global trade routes.
The Trump administration has earmarked $5 billion funding for the development of the Moroccan Sahara, set to become a major regional economic hub.
Morocco remains the only African country with a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. The FTA supports Morocco’s ambition to become a regional financial and trade hub.
