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Morocco
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Automotive Manufacturing
Renault (Renault Tanger Méditerranée / Renault Maroc)
Renault is one of the largest automotive manufacturers operating in Morocco. The group’s major presence includes the Renault Tanger Méditerranée plant near Tangier, a large-scale assembly facility producing models like the Dacia Sandero, Jogger, Renault Express, and other Renault branded vehicles for export primarily to Europe and Africa. The plant has played a central role in establishing Morocco as a leading car manufacturing hub in Africa, with significant investments in production capacity and environmentally conscious processes.
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Neo Motors
Neo Motors is a Moroccan automobile manufacturer founded in 2018 and based near Rabat. It is considered Morocco’s first homegrown automotive brand, with the goal of producing vehicles designed and assembled within the country. Neo Motors unveiled its first production SUV model in 2023 and began deliveries later that year. The company focuses on local integration of parts and aims to grow its footprint in African markets.
(1) Phosphate and Fertilizer
(2) Agriculture and Agri Processing
(1) Phosphate and Fertilizer
OCP Group
OCP Group (formerly Office Chérifien des Phosphates) is Morocco’s largest and most globally influential phosphate and fertilizer company. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Casablanca, it is a state-owned phosphate rock miner and fertilizer manufacturer. OCP oversees an integrated value chain from mining phosphate rock to producing phosphoric acid and finished fertilizer products, and it accounts for a significant share of global phosphate production and exports.
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Phosboucraa
Phosboucraa is a Moroccan phosphate company and subsidiary of OCP Group focused on mining and processing phosphate rock from the Boucraa mine in the country’s southern region. In addition to rock extraction, the company is expanding into processing phosphate for fertilizer applications. It also plays an important role as a regional employer and contributes to local development.
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(2) Agriculture and Agri Processing
Les Domaines Agricoles
https://www.lesdomainesexport.com/
Les Domaines Agricoles (also referred to online through Les Domaines Export) is one of Morocco’s largest agribusiness firms, part of the SIGER holding. It operates across a wide range of agricultural activities including fruit and vegetable cultivation, citrus production, greenhouse farming, livestock and dairy products, aromatic plants, beekeeping, and aquaculture. The company manages extensive irrigated lands and focuses both on domestic markets and exporting Moroccan produce worldwide.
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Olea Capital
Olea Capital is a major olive farming and olive oil processing company in Morocco, known for integrated production from the orchard to finished products. It cultivates thousands of hectares of olive groves and produces extra virgin olive oil and table olives with internationally recognized quality and certifications. The company focuses on traceability, high quality standards, and expanding Moroccan olive oil exports.
Textiles and Apparel
Marwa
Marwa is one of Morocco’s most prominent fashion and apparel brands, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Casablanca. It specializes in trend driven ready to wear clothing and accessories, primarily for women, offered through a network of stores across Morocco and several North African and Middle Eastern countries. Marwa blends contemporary international fashion influences with affordable pricing, making it a leading fast fashion retailer in the region.
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Soft Tech (Soft Technical Textile)
Soft Tech (also marketed as Soft Technical Textile) is a major Moroccan textile manufacturer focused on non woven fabrics and technical textile solutions. Part of the larger SoftGroup holding, the company produces materials such as spunbond and meltblown nonwovens for diverse applications, including home textiles, agriculture, hygiene products, and industrial uses. Its innovative production capabilities and exports to global markets position it as a key industrial textile player in Morocco.
Services and Finance
Attijariwafa Bank
https://www.attijariwafabank.com/
Attijariwafa Bank is Morocco’s largest banking and financial services group, headquartered in Casablanca. It provides a comprehensive range of services including retail banking, corporate and investment banking, asset management, insurance, private banking, and financing solutions. The bank has a widespread presence domestically and internationally, with operations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It is also one of the largest Moroccan companies ranked among Africa’s top firms by assets and market reach.
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Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP Group)
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Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP Group), often referred to as Banque Populaire, is one of Morocco’s leading financial services institutions and the country’s largest savings bank network. Headquartered in Casablanca, the group offers retail and corporate banking, insurance, investment services, and microfinance, with a large national branch network and expanding presence in Africa and Europe. It is the second largest banking group in Morocco by deposits and plays a major role in financing both individuals and businesses.
Aeronautics and Aerospace
Safran Morocco
https://www.safran-group.com/countries/morocco
Safran is a major global aerospace and defense group with a significant presence in Morocco, where it operates multiple facilities producing aircraft components, wiring systems, engine maintenance services, and advanced avionics. Safran’s operations in Morocco include joint ventures and specialized production sites that supply major global aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing. The company has played a central role in developing Morocco’s aeronautics ecosystem and workforce.
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SABCA Maroc
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SABCA (Société Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aéronautiques) is a historic Belgian aerospace company with a Moroccan subsidiary, SABCA Maroc, operating in Casablanca. It provides advanced aerostructures, integrated assemblies, and precision aerospace components for civil and defense aviation markets. The company brings over a century of aerospace engineering and manufacturing expertise to its Moroccan operations.
Tourism
Best Of Morocco Tours
https://www.bestofmoroccotour.com/
Best Of Morocco Tours is a Moroccan owned incoming tour operator specializing in tailored travel services for visitors exploring Morocco. It offers custom itineraries, group and private tours, cultural excursions, and logistical support for travelers from around the world. With over a decade of experience, the company focuses on authentic experiences, regional immersion, and professional travel planning.
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Best Morocco Desert Tours (also known as Best Morocco Tours)
https://bestmoroccantours.com/
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Best Morocco Desert Tours is a highly rated tour operator offering guided travel experiences throughout Morocco, with a strong emphasis on desert excursions, imperial cities, cultural tours, and custom itineraries. The company organizes private and group tours that take visitors through iconic Moroccan landscapes such as the Sahara Desert, Marrakech, Fes, and Chefchaouen, with professional guides and tailored travel services.
Universities
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P)
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) is a leading research oriented university located in Benguerir, Morocco. Founded in 2013 with backing from the OCP Foundation, UM6P focuses on innovation, applied sciences, and technology driven education. It has strong international partnerships (including with institutions such as MIT, HEC Paris, and EPFL) and is ranked among the top universities in Morocco and within the top 400 worldwide in the Times Higher Education rankings.
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Université Cadi Ayyad (Cadi Ayyad University)
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Cadi Ayyad University, established in 1978 and based in Marrakech, is one of Morocco’s largest public universities. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across fields such as sciences, humanities, engineering, law, and medicine, and operates multiple faculties and schools throughout the Marrakech Safi region. The university is recognized for its broad academic offerings and its contributions to research and education in the region.