On April 7, the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Ryad Mezzour, held a series of meetings in Seoul with senior representatives of leading Korean companies and economic institutions to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new partnership opportunities.
Mr. Mezzour also met with Mr.

On March 18, Multiple sources reported that Fränkische Industrial Pipes will invest more than MAD 100 million in the automotive industry in Morocco. The project focuses on manufacturing specialized plastic systems and will provide 150 job opportunities by 2028. It will produce specialized protection systems and plast

On March 13, multiple sources reported that BYD had launched an all-electric Seagull model in Morocco. It will be sold through AutoNejma dealerships. It has a 38.88 kWh battery pack. It has a range of 445 kilometers. Powered by a 55kW (77 horsepower) electric motor, the Seagull offers a maximum torque of 135 Nm and a

On February 25, multiple sources reported that ALBIS is planning a new subsidiary in Morocco. It will be situated in Tangier. The new branch will specialize in the production of thermoplastics, which is used in the production of car interior parts.
Based on multiple sources 

On February 19, multiple sources reported that Hangzhou Redick Energy Saving Technology is planning to invest USD 30 million in Tangier to establish a factory specialized in the production of automotive bearings. It will be called Radical Bearing Morocco SAS. It will serve domestic as well as export customers. 
Based

On February 17, multiple sources reported that Guangdong Haomei New Materials Co., Ltd. and Lingyun Industrial Co., Ltd. are planning a joint venture (JV) in Morocco to produce auto components. The JV will produce new energy battery housings, body structural parts, high-strength rolled parts, etc. It will target Euro

On February 4, multiple sources reported that a group of Japanese companies visited Morocco to explore investment opportunities in Morocco's automotive sector. The initiative is led by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in collaboration with several Moroccan agencies. It aims to introduce Japanese companie

Several media sources reported that Aptiv PLC has opened a new production plant in the industrial zone in the Northwestern Tangier city in Morocco, with a total investment of MAD 450 million (USD 45 million).
Its construction began in summer 2023. This 6-hectare facility will create more than 3,000 jobs when fully op

On January 27, multiple sources reported that Shenzhen Kaizhong Precision Technology will establish a new plant in Morocco with an investment of MAD 55 million.
It will help to meet the growing demand from its customers in Europe and Africa. The first phase of financing is expected to include the establishment of the

On January 22, multiple sources reported that Benteler Group (Benteler) will open a new plant in Kenitra by the end of this year. It will supply components to the Stellantis Vigo factory. Benteler selects Morocco due to its low production costs and advanced infrastructure. 
Based on multiple sources 

The Ministry of Industry & Trade, the kingdom of Morocco announced the inauguration of Leoni AG (Leoni)’s new factory in the Industrial Acceleration Zone in Agadir, on January 20, 2025.
According to Leoni Morocco, with an investment of over MAD 200 million, this new 19,000-sqm will create 3,000 direct jobs.
This proj

On January 16, TVS Motor Company announced its entry into Morocco, in collaboration with its distribution partner Hindi Motors. The company is launching a wide range of two-wheelers - TVS Ntorq 125, TVS Raider 125, and TVS Apache 160 and 200 in Morocco. TVS will leverage the extensive service and distribution network

On January 13, multiple sources reported that Moroccan Premium Group and Chinese truck maker Shacman started production of the first Moroccan truck, called “X6000”. It has a localization level of 40%. The truck can reach a top speed of 120 km/h and cover up to 800 km on a single charge. 
Based on multiple sources 

On December 20, multiple sources reported that Stellantis is expanding production of the 1.2 turbo three-cylinder PureTech engine with the introduction of new assembly lines at its Kenitra plant in Morocco to meet rising demand.
The Kenitra facility is set to reach an annual capacity of 460,000 engines and benefits f

On December 13, multiple sources reported that Zhongshan Group is planning to invest in Morocco. It is setting up a factory in Tangier. The factory will specialize in the design and manufacture of electric and hybrid engines, alongside other specialized automotive equipment.
Based on multiple sources 

On December 12, multiple sources reported that Al Mada Group, in cooperation with the Chinese company CNGR Advanced Material, will start production of electric car battery components in their joint factory in the Jorf Lasfar port in the El Jadida region in January 2025. 
The project will see an investment of MAD 20 b

On December 9, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) announced that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Morrocco and Zambia, and the ECA Office for North Africa launched the second phase of the regional project for the development of electric mobility value chains.
Building on Africa’s rich mine

On November 29, multiple sources reported that Shanghai Automobile Air-Conditioner Accessories Co., Ltd. will invest RMB 100 million in Morocco to establish a wholly owned subsidiary named Shanghai Automotive Air Conditioning Parts (Morocco) Co., Ltd. The new subsidiary will include a factory specializing in the prod

The Ministry of Industry & Trade, The Kingdom of Morocco, announced that FORVIA SE inaugurated a new facility in the Technopolis Industrial Acceleration Zone in Salé on November 27, 2024. The new plant will manufacture textile and leather covers for car seats.
FORVIA also plans to expand its Kenitra site, and an inau

On November 22, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Morocco announced that MP Industry Group, a subsidiary of the MEN Industry Group of Romania, inaugurated its first factory at the Tangier Automotive City Industrial Acceleration Zone (TAC2).
The 35,000 square-meter plant will create 150 direct jobs and attract an in