Investment in Morocco Surges: UAE and China Lead the Way

ALDAR / Iman Alaoui

Morocco continues to solidify its position as a prime investment destination in North Africa, recording foreign direct investment (FDI) of approximately MAD 16.3 billion in 2024. The United Arab Emirates topped the list of investors, followed by Germany and China, reflecting strong international confidence in the kingdom’s economic policies.

The real estate and industrial sectors remain the most attractive, each accounting for nearly 45% of total investments. However, economic experts highlight significant potential for expanding investments in strategic sectors such as renewable energy, digital technology, and logistics. These emerging fields could drive sustainable growth and generate thousands of jobs, particularly amid global economic shifts and rising demand for innovation.

Analysts stress that Morocco has an opportunity to offer additional incentives to investors in these nascent sectors, including tax reductions, streamlined administrative procedures, and enhanced infrastructure support—measures that could significantly boost FDI in the coming years.

With a diversified investment base and a strategic push toward a more sustainable and competitive economy, Morocco appears poised to become a major regional investment hub, while maintaining the political and economic stability that reassures international investors.