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Intra-African trade will hit $230 billion this year. Morocco is betting it can lead the way.

Intra-African trade is growing. Morocco wants a bigger share. Intra-African trade is forecast to grow 10% in 2026, reaching $230 billion, according to Ecofin Agency. That figure was $210 billion

By Atlas Brief

/ 17 Apr 2026

Intra-African trade will hit $230 billion this year. Morocco is betting it can lead the way.

Morocco poured $142 million into startups. February brought zero deals.

The gap between policy money and deal flow Morocco committed MAD 1.3 billion ($142 million) to its startup ecosystem under the Digital 2030 strategy, announced in late 2025. The

By Atlas Brief

/ 14 Apr 2026

Morocco poured $142 million into startups. February brought zero deals.

Morocco's fertility rate dropped below replacement for the first time. The economic consequences are coming.

The number that changes everything Morocco's 2024 national census recorded a fertility rate of 1.97 children per woman. That is below the 2.1 replacement threshold for

By Atlas Brief

/ 14 Apr 2026

Morocco's fertility rate dropped below replacement for the first time. The economic consequences are coming.

Morocco bets on AI to add $10 billion to GDP by 2030

A $10 billion AI target, with infrastructure to back it Morocco wants artificial intelligence to contribute 100 billion dirhams ($10 billion) to GDP by 2030. The strategy, called "AI

By Atlas Brief

/ 7 Apr 2026

Morocco bets on AI to add $10 billion to GDP by 2030

Morocco's economy grew 4.6% in 2025, its best year since 2017

The number 4.6% full-year GDP growth in 2025, according to data released by the HCP (Haut Commissariat au Plan), Morocco's national statistics agency. That makes 2025 the

By Atlas Brief

/ 3 Apr 2026

Morocco's economy grew 4.6% in 2025, its best year since 2017

Morocco imports 90% of its energy. Oil just crossed $100.

The number 90% of Morocco's energy is imported. Every dollar added to the price of a barrel of oil lands directly on the national balance sheet. Context The

By Atlas Brief

/ 3 Apr 2026

Morocco imports 90% of its energy. Oil just crossed $100.

Morocco is building Africa's next data center corridor

The pitch: gateway to a continent Morocco now operates more than 23 data centers, a count that rivals South Africa's and places it among the top digital infrastructure

By Atlas Brief

/ 31 Mar 2026

Morocco is building Africa's next data center corridor

Morocco targets $4 billion in offshoring revenue by 2030 as German firms move in

Morocco's offshoring sector is betting on brains, not phones Morocco wants to double its offshoring revenue to MAD 40 billion ($4 billion) by 2030. The government unveiled a

By Atlas Brief

/ 31 Mar 2026

Morocco targets $4 billion in offshoring revenue by 2030 as German firms move in

IMF confirms Morocco's $4.5 billion safety net, but flags the jobs gap

The $4.5 billion vote of confidence The IMF Executive Board completed its mid-term review of Morocco's $4.5 billion Flexible Credit Line on March 20 and concluded

By Atlas Brief

/ 25 Mar 2026

IMF confirms Morocco's $4.5 billion safety net, but flags the jobs gap

Morocco's Ramadan e-commerce sales grew 13%, but trail the Gulf by a wide margin

The number 13% increase in gross merchandise value across Moroccan e-commerce platforms during Ramadan 2026. The figure comes from an analysis of over 700,000 transactions across the MENA region

By Atlas Brief

/ 24 Mar 2026

Morocco's Ramadan e-commerce sales grew 13%, but trail the Gulf by a wide margin

Morocco's budget deficit hit MAD 34.5 billion in February. Here is what is actually going on.

The deficit doubled in headline terms Morocco's budget deficit reached MAD 34.5 billion ($3.5 billion) by the end of February 2026, up from MAD 24.8

By Atlas Brief

/ 23 Mar 2026

Morocco's budget deficit hit MAD 34.5 billion in February. Here is what is actually going on.

After three years of waiting, Morocco lets businesses generate their own electricity

Three years, one decree Morocco passed Law 82-21 on electricity autoproduction in 2023. The law promised a straightforward deal: businesses and individuals could generate their own power, mostly from solar

By Atlas Brief

/ 23 Mar 2026

After three years of waiting, Morocco lets businesses generate their own electricity