Morocco’s investment climate is shaped by deliberate, future-focused policy. From infrastructure to taxation, from regulation to strategic sectors, every component is designed to encourage and secure foreign investment.
National Investment Charter: A New Era for Business in Morocco
The newly adopted National Investment Charter introduces a bold framework to boost private investment and rebalance regional development. It enshrines equal opportunity, legal security, and transparency—three pillars for anyone seeking to invest in Morocco with long-term vision.
The Charter aims to raise private investment to 350 billion MAD by 2035, of which at least one-third will be private Investments, channeled into high-impact sectors.
Attractive Tax Incentives and Fiscal Benefits
Morocco offers one of the most competitive tax incentive schemes in Africa and the MENA region. Key measures include:
- 0% corporate tax for the first five years in industrial acceleration zones
- Full VAT exemption on capital goods
- Customs duty exemptions for imported machinery
- Partial repatriation of profits and capital
These instruments reduce entry barriers and accelerate ROI for foreign investors.
Industrial Acceleration Zones (IAZs): Plug & Play for Global Investors
Morocco has developed over 12 IAZs—special economic areas with ready-to-use infrastructure, regulatory fast-tracking, and workforce availability. Locations like Tangier Med, Kenitra Atlantic, and Casa Nearshore serve as regional gateways for manufacturing, logistics, and technology investors.
These zones are central to the Morocco Now industrial strategy, attracting multinationals from automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors.
Institutional Support: A Government That Listens and Delivers
Key institutions such as the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) and regional investment centers (CRI) provide end-to-end support—from feasibility studies to administrative approvals and aftercare services.
Their role is to ensure efficient and transparent investor journeys, building trust with foreign capital stakeholders.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Co-Creating Development
Morocco champions PPP frameworks to accelerate infrastructure, transport, energy, and healthcare investments. Investors can co-develop strategic assets under risk-mitigated agreements supported by government guarantees.
Projects like the Noor Solar Complex and Tangier High-Speed Rail are global benchmarks of successful PPP execution.
Legal Frameworks Protecting private investments
FDI in Morocco is protected under bilateral investment treaties with more than 60 countries, plus multilateral conventions like ICSID.
Foreign investors benefit from capital repatriation rights, non-discriminatory treatment, and access to international arbitration, ensuring legal certainty in all business activities.
Sustainability and Green Investment Incentives
Morocco integrates green transition into its FDI strategy. Investors in renewable energy, sustainable manufacturing, and clean technologies benefit from preferential treatment, including subsidies, land facilitation, and carbon-friendly infrastructure.
This aligns with Morocco’s goal to reach 52% renewable electricity by 2030.
Human Capital Strategy and Workforce Readiness
With a growing pool of skilled, multilingual graduates, Morocco provides training incentives through government programs and private partnerships.
Sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and IT benefit from sector-specific training institutes and co-financed hiring schemes designed to ensure immediate operational readiness.
