The real estate repository will return, but in a new form. This was the key announcement made by Younes Idrissi Kaïtouni. “I myself criticized the previous version of the repository, because it was designed by the administration for the administration. Many criticized the DGI for being both judge and jury. Today, our approach aims to let the market define this repository. If a database is to be used, it must be neutral and independent,” he told the assembly… More

Le Maroc est une destination privilégiée pour les investisseurs dans le secteur du tourisme, a affirmé le Secrétaire général d’ONU Tourisme, Zurab Pololikashvili. « Le Maroc offre des perspectives très attractives pour les investisseurs, grâce à sa position géographique stratégique, son environnement économique résilient et sa politique volontariste en faveur de l’investissement étranger direct », a indiqué Pololikashvili dans un rapport de l’Organisation onusienne, basée à Madrid, publié samedi. Dans ce rapport intitulé « Investir au Maroc », ONU Tourisme souligne que l’attractivité du Maroc pour les investisseurs se reflète dans les flux d’Investissements Directs Étrangers (IDE), qui ont atteint en moyenne 3,5 milliards USD par an au cours des cinq dernières années, tous secteurs confondus … More

Morocco, already recognized for its leadership in renewable energy, is now establishing itself as a key player in the global energy transition. This is what Moroccan expert Khalid Laraki of the International Atomic Energy Agency stated in an opinion piece published in the daily newspaper L’Opinion on March 10. Thanks to exceptional sunshine and vast desert expanses conducive to solar and wind power production, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a strategic supplier of clean energy for Europe… More

The real estate sector is showing good prospects, driven by a wind of optimism due, among other things, to the organization of the Football World Cup in 2030, said real estate expert and author of the “Répons’IMMO” guide, Amine Mernissi. “Morocco is driven by a wind of optimism five years before the organization of the Football World Cup, with more peripheral cities that will experience greater real estate activity,” said Mernissi. Noting that the development of large cities evolves in concentric circles and that their dynamics mechanically benefit their peripheries, Mernissi estimated that there will be a new and more competitive real estate supply, and an expansion of the market supply while easing the pressure of demand on city centers and hypercenters… More

With a portfolio of 19 billion dirhams, Maydane REIM is among the players in OPCI in Morocco. The company devotes more than 95% of its allocation to real estate assets. Meriam Himdi, Deputy Managing Director, looks back at the strategic choices that structure this approach: asset selection, risk management and the influence of interest rates on investment decisions… More

Aradei Capital continues its growth momentum with an increase in consolidated IFRS revenue of nearly 4% and an occupancy rate of 97%. Consolidated IFRS revenue stands at MAD 605.7 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of MAD 22.6 million compared to the previous financial year. This growth is mainly generated by the dynamics of the constant scope. In Q4 2024 alone, Aradei’s consolidated revenue stands at MAD 163 million compared to MAD 151 million for the same period a year earlier… More

The steering committee overseeing stadium projects for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup held a progress meeting last Thursday. Attendees included the Head of Government, Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah, Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports Mohamed Saad Berrada, and Minister Delegate for the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa.

According to L’Économiste in its Monday, March 3 edition, the committee reviewed the progress of renovation work on the nine stadiums set to host the final stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, in line with the established schedule. These stadiums are expected to be fully completed soon … More

This text aims to modernize the regulation of the sector in order to strengthen supervision, broaden the scope of products and introduce new mechanisms to improve risk management and the liquidity of funds. The bill was adopted this Thursday, February 27 by the Government Council. This reform comes in a context of sustained growth in the UCITS sector, which plays a central role in the development of the Moroccan financial market. The main objective is to adapt the legal framework to developments in the sector in order to guarantee a more secure and transparent environment for investors. It also aims to strengthen the contribution of UCITS to the mobilization of savings and the financing of the national economy … More

Many individuals are wondering: is real estate still an attractive investment? “Real estate remains a safe haven. Returns fluctuate over the years, but real estate remains a secure investment.” If real estate investment remains attractive, what are the most profitable investments this year? According to Asaad Sadqi, it all depends on the investor’s profile. Two main categories stand out: those who prefer security and those who seek higher profitability by accepting a higher level of risk… More

The Ascott Limited’s expansion program in North Africa continues with new properties in the pipeline in Morocco. For the third quarter of the current year, the hotel chain has just announced the opening of the Citadines Racine Casablanca. With 123 units, the future hotel entity will be located in the Racine district and will mainly target business travelers…More