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After manufacturing cars and aircraft parts, Morocco is working to create a system for the manufacture of trains by the year 2025, which will be, in partnership with the French Alstom the most prominent player in this field in the Kingdom by providing it with high-speed trains, “trams” and parts that are manufactured Totally in Morocco, with the local rate of 60%. The plan is to manufacture trains within 3 years, to extend the network of tegifi, tramway and export to West Africa.

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Morocco launched a request for offers to acquire 168 new trains, with an investment worth 1.6 billion USD. The deal will include 150 express trains and intercity trains, and 18 high-speed trains to be received according to a program extending from 2026 to 2030.

This investment aims to create a Moroccan railway industrial system with significant local integration, following in the footsteps of the success of the automotive and aviation industries in the Kingdom.

 

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As part of the development of its global maintenance network for the LEAP engine, Safran will invest 130 million € in Morocco. The new 25,000 m² workshop in Casablanca will have a maintenance capacity of 150 engines per year, creating 600 jobs. The LEAP engine powers most Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

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Morocco launched a request for offers to acquire 168 new trains, with an investment worth 1.6 billion USD. The deal will include 150 express trains and intercity trains, and 18 high-speed trains to be received according to a program extending from 2026 to 2030.

This investment aims to create a Moroccan railway industrial system with significant local integration, following in the footsteps of the success of the automotive and aviation industries in the Kingdom.

Hyundai Rotem wins $1.5 billion order from Morocco's national rail operator.​

Congratulations to South Korea for beating the Spanish-Chinese-French in the bid for the biggest share of the acquisition of trains. According to reports Hyundai Rotem provided the best offer in terms of technology transfers, maintenance in Morocco, as well as establishing a factory for production. It seems like Hyundai has been awarded 110 RER trains ( 60Express Shuttle Trains + 50 Metropolitan shuttle trains), the French were awarded 18 high-speed trains, and Spain with 40 intercity trains. The cost of the 18 high-speed trains from Alstom comes at a cost of 781 million euros, and the Alstom factory in Fez will contribute to the production of these trains.


We as Moroccans are very happy with the deal, and we hope that further partnerships can be created with South Korea both in the civil field, and also in the defense field.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/hyundai-rotem-wins-15-billion-order-moroccos-national-rail-operator-2025-02-26/?taid=67be98df5b5af700010ab937&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

 

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Morocco has emerged as the global leader in low-cost vehicle manufacturing, with labor costs of just $106 per vehicle – far lower than any other automotive manufacturing country worldwide, according to a new comprehensive analysis from Oliver Wyman.


Morocco’s $106 labor cost per vehicle puts it well ahead of other low-cost manufacturing countries like Romania ($273), Mexico ($305), and Turkey ($414). China, often considered a low-cost manufacturing hub, ranks fifth with $597 per vehicle.

 

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Morocco Enters the Nuclear Era: A Strategic Project to Produce “Yellowcake” in El Jadida​

With this project, Morocco takes a decisive technological leap by entering a sector traditionally reserved for a select group of nations. It reflects the country’s ambition to master advanced technologies related to clean energy and energy security. The project’s credibility is strengthened by the leadership of OCP Group, a strategic economic player in Morocco and a global heavyweight in the phosphate industry.


The OCP group will extract and refine yellowcake at its facility in the city of El Jadida, at a cost of $ 100 million USD.

 

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Chinese-Moroccan COBCO begins producing EV battery materials​

COBCO said on Wednesday it had begun production at a plant for lithium-ion battery components in Jorf Lasfar. COBCO is a joint venture between Moroccan investment fund Al Mada and CNGR Advanced Materials, a battery materials producer.

In a first phase, the plant will produce two key components for lithium-ion batteries: nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) and precursor cathodes (pCAM.

Ultimately, the $2 billion plant targets an annual capacity equivalent to 70 gigawatt-hours, enough to equip one million vehicles.

The gigafactory will create nearly 3,600 jobs direct jobs, and the Moroccan giant OCP will contribute by supplying phosphate for the production of LFP batteries.

 

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Stellantis plans to more than double production capacity at its plant in Kenitra, Morocco, in the coming months to 535,000 vehicles annually, its chief operating officer for the Middle East and Africa said on Wednesday.

The €1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) expansion is expected to raise the local sourcing rate to 75 percent by 2030.

-Tripling the engine assembly capacity (350,000 compared to 100,000 today)
- The launch of a hybrid engine designed and assembled 100% in Morocco for export
- The production of batteries in Morocco
- The production of 535,000 vehicles/year
- 6 billion USD in sourcing from Moroccan suppliers
- An integration rate of 75%, unprecedented in Africa
- The creation of 3,100 additional jobs

 

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French aerospace giant Safran invests €320 million to build Airbus engine assembly line in Morocco.​

• The company plans to invest €120 million to produce up to 350 LEAP-1A engines annually, diversifying its production portfolio.
• Additionally, a €200 million maintenance plant is set to begin operation by 2027 with a capacity to service 150 engines annually.
• According to Safran CEO Olivier Andriès, Morocco was chosen partly because of its economic stability and skilled workforce

The planes that will fly tomorrow will have engines manufactured sometimes in #France sometimes in #Morocco"
-Christophe Lecourtier, Ambassador of France to Morocco.

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France’s Safran Group, signed a deal with Morocco on Friday to establish a $332 million (280 million euro) landing gear factory near Casablanca.

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According to the source, Morocco is negotiating to assemble the A220 or A320 in Morocco. Also according to the same source, Airbus has agreed to manufacture the machinery used in aircraft parts manufacturing in Morocco through a local partnership, and the first prototype will be ready this month.

Ryad Mezzour : "L’objectif reste d'avoir un avion complet assemblé au Maroc"( Le 12/13 de Médias24)

Après les programmes moteurs et trains d’atterrissage, Ryad Mezzour revendique l'ambition de franchir le cap d’un programme unifié menant à l’assemblage d’un avion complet au Maroc. Les révélations de Ryad Mezzour, ministre du Commerce et de l'industrie, dans le cadre de l'émission "Le 12/13" de...

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AI Programs and Investments in Morocco: A Rising Regional Hub​

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Morocco is making major strides in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity through its ambitious Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The country is positioning itself as a leading digital and AI hub in Africa and the broader MENA region.


Key National Targets

• AI Contribution to GDP: Morocco aims for the AI sector to add around $10 billion to its GDP by 2030.
• Data Center Capacity: The country is targeting a massive nearly 2 GW of installed data center capacity by 2030, leveraging renewable energy and digital sovereignty goals.

Major Projects

• $1.2 Billion AI Data Center (Nouaceur, near Casablanca): 500 MW facility by a consortium including Naver Cloud, Nvidia, Nexus Core Systems, and TAQA Morocco (renewable energy). Phased construction beganlate 2025.
  
  
• Oracle’s Expansion: Two cloud regions (Casablanca operational, Settat planned) plus growing R&D presence.Oracle has inaugurated its second research and development (R&D) center in Agadir after Casablanca, marking Morocco’s efforts to position itself as a regional hub for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital innovation. Oracle aims to reach 1000 employees in Morocco by next year, 2027.

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«We started a few years ago with just two people. Soon, we’ll be 600», said Craig Stephen, Executive Vice President of R&D at Oracle, during a press briefing. He praised the caliber of Moroccan engineers: «Young, skilled, motivated, and most importantly, eager to stay here rather than emigrate. Even better, some are returning from abroad. That’s a true success». With this new facility, Morocco strengthens its position as a regional digital hub—capable of producing world-class technologies while creating high-skilled jobs.

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Desalination program of Morocco​

Morocco is executing an ambitious industrial sovereignty strategy in the desalination sector. The program aims to dramatically expand production capacity while significantly increasing local content — from the current ~30–35% to 70% by 2030. This shift is designed to transform Morocco from a technology importer into a regional technology producer and exporter.

Morocco has taken a new step in its industrial sovereignty strategy through the signing of two agreements between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and PHOVA Technology. Founded within the ecosystem of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Benguérir and officially launched in 2023, PHOVA Technology develops industrial hydraulic equipment for the water, desalination, energy, and mining sectors, which are considered strategic for Morocco’s industrial development.


Through these bold strategic steps, Morocco is firmly positioning itself as a regional leader in desalination across Africa and the MENA region.