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Hospitality and retail: Spanish group Martinez Otero sets up in Morocco
After the success of its projects in different Spanish cities, the company, based in Galicia, considers the continuation of its development in Africa strategic and has chosen Morocco to establish its first factory outside Spain, the group said in a press release. This factory, located in the Benslimane region, will generate more than 60 jobs […]
Casablanca: Under the AC by Marriott brand, Bugshan Morocco is building a hotel in Aïn Diab
Bugshan Morocco Holding, a key player in several sectors of activity in Morocco including the automobile industry, has begun construction of a large-scale hotel complex in Casablanca, on the Corniche of Ain Diab. This hotel project is part of a dynamic of modernization and beautification of this emblematic area of the economic capital of Morocco, […]
OPCI: VAT exemption terms
The updated decree relating to the terms of application has just been published in the latest Official Bulletin (No. 7365 of December 30, 2024). Thus, to benefit from the VAT exemption, the structures concerned are required to submit an exemption request via the portal of the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) according to the model […]
Why Choose a RICS-Certified Real Estate Expert?
The RICS: A Global Benchmark for Real Estate Professionals The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is an international organization bringing together experts in real estate, urban planning, and construction. Its primary mission is to promote and regulate these professions, ensuring that its members adhere to high standards of quality and competence. Why rely on […]
A giant mall in Rabat
A new shopping giant is about to enter the commercial landscape of Rabat. The Capital Mall, supported by the Emirati group Bin Ham, is indeed about to be completed. The work, launched less than two years ago in the Souissi district, shows a progress rate of 80%. The inauguration is scheduled for the second half […]
Becoming a real estate developer: what path and what skills are required?
The profession of real estate developer arouses the interest of many young and old people. But how do you become one? With our partner Yakeey, a specialist in real estate acquisition, we show you the paths to access this profession, but also the skills you need to have to embrace this career. The profession of […]
Land conservation: record performance in 2024 and a valuable contribution to the state budget
The year 2024 will have been a record-breaking year for the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography (ANCFCC). This is evidenced by the figures presented at its board of directors meeting, held this Wednesday, December 25, under the chairmanship of Ahmed El Bouari, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and […]
AMMC announces new internal organization
The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) has announced a new internal organization to strengthen its role in the development of financial markets and the protection of investors. This overhaul, the result of an in-depth diagnosis and an international benchmark, is structured around three main poles: Business, Support and Development, and Control, Surveillance and Investigations. The […]
OPCI: the symbolic threshold of 100 billion dirhams exceeded.
The Real Estate Investment Trusts (OPCI) sector has reached a new milestone, surpassing 100 billion dirhams in assets under management for the first time. Since the launch of the first OPCI management company in 2019, this market has experienced continuous growth. After exceeding the 10 billion dirham mark in assets in 2021, it stabilized around […]
Investment support: 18,000 hectares mobilized at the port for sectoral activities
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, indicated, Tuesday at the House of Advisors, that nearly 18,000 hectares (Ha) of public land have been mobilized for various investment sectors in 2024, allowing the completion of 152 projects with an amount of around 19 billion dirhams (MMDH). In response to an oral question on the […]
New town of Chrafat: a waste that cost 1 billion dirhams
The “city” was launched in 2009 and is only in its start-up phase. Incidentally, Chrafat, near Tangier, has already absorbed more than 1 billion dirhams, while the overall budget is around 2.8 billion dirhams. The figures, reported by the daily Al Akhbar in its edition of Friday, December 20, are alarming. While it was supposed […]
A total investment of 5 billion dirhams: everything about the revival of the Essaouira Mogador tourist resort
Initiated in 2004, the Mogador tourist resort in Essaouira is finally getting ready to take shape. This, through a strategic agreement that will allow the revival of the project and the expansion of the tourist offer in the region, and which involves three major players: the Egyptian Samih Sawiris, the Emirati Hussain Al Nowais, through […]
World Cup 2030: Casablanca, the good student
Casablanca, the iconic metropolis and economic capital of Morocco, has achieved scores above the expectations of its residents. FIFA’s assessment confirmed the relevance of the joint bid of Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with high scores in key areas such as stadiums, transport, infrastructure and much more. Thanks to meticulous planning and infrastructure ready to welcome […]
Moroccan tourism breaks all records
Morocco recorded 15.9 million tourist arrivals during the first eleven months of 2024, representing a growth of 20%, or 2.6 million additional visitors compared to the same period in 2023, indicates the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. This increase is driven by a strong increase in foreign tourists, who increased by […]
Casablanca will have a new airport
Casablanca will have a new international airport. The announcement was made by the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, during a session in Parliament. With a capacity to accommodate more than 20 million passengers annually, the infrastructure, which will be built opposite the current airport and which will keep the same name (Mohammed V […]
With a portfolio of several OPCIs evaluated semi-annually, Capital Realty strengthens its position among the leading valuation players in Morocco.
Since obtaining accreditation as an OPCI (REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts) appraiser by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and regulated by the AMMC (Moroccan Capital Market Authority) in 2019, Capital Realty has joined the ranks of renowned evaluators. With more than 500 assets assessed semi-annually, the company continues to consolidate its role as […]
How Casablanca is “finally” banking on tourism
An extraordinary session dominated by tourism projects. This is how Nabila Rmili, President of the Casablanca City Council, described the session of Thursday, November 28. Of the forty or so projects on the agenda, the majority were related to the tourism development of the economic capital, according to the daily L’Economiste in its December 3 […]
Hilton strengthens its presence in Morocco with the opening of new hotels
“With 13.1 million visitors registered in Morocco in the first nine months of this year, an increase of nearly two million compared to the same period last year, the country is establishing itself as a leading tourist destination. These nine new signings will strengthen Hilton’s portfolio in Morocco by adding more than 1,300 rooms and […]
Launch of work on the largest tower in Casablanca
The City of Casablanca will write a new page in its urban history, with the launch of construction work on the “M Tower” tower, in the area of the “Casa Anfa” financial center. A new architectural icon in the heart of the economic capital. The “Mfadel” and “Red Med Real Estate” groups are supervising the […]
Morocco has one of the “most stable” financial sectors in Africa
Morocco has one of the most stable financial sectors in Africa, with a regulatory framework that meets international standards, said the regional representative for the Maghreb of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), David Tinel. “The strong macroeconomic fundamentals have helped overcome previous liquidity shortages,” Tinel noted, on the occasion of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS-2024) […]
A new shopping center will open in the Casablanca region
Strapex Maroc is about to take a major new step with the upcoming inauguration of a commercial and logistics center of more than 60,000 m², located on Mohammed VI Boulevard, in the province of Mediouna-Casablanca. This future space, dedicated to household items, lifestyle and various sectors, aims to become a key player in supply and […]
The Mohammed VI Tower has its first, and prestigious, tenant
Waldorf Astoria. This is the name of the hotel that is now the first tenant of the Mohammed VI Tower. O Tower and Hilton have formalized the signing of a management contract to this effect, indicates the magazine Challenge. “Occupying the top 18 floors of the Mohammed VI Tower, from its 29th to its 46th […]
Towards tougher sanctions against developers concluding reservation contracts
The numerous constraints and difficulties arising from certain provisions of Law No. 25-90 relating to subdivisions, housing groups and divisions have led to the revision of this text adopted since 1992. These constraints have led to a divergence of understanding of this law between local managers on the one hand, and developers on the other, […]
Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line: Moroccan STAM wins 2.4 billion dirham contract
The National Railways Office (ONCF) revealed, on Wednesday, November 20, the identity of the winner of lot 3 bis, relating to earthworks, civil engineering structures, restoration of communications and fencing. This contract, which is an integral part of the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line project, was awarded to the Moroccan Agricultural Works Company (STAM). Worth 2.42 […]
Global value chains: what place for Morocco?
The Kingdom of Morocco is now establishing itself as a hub in global value chains. The Kingdom stands out for its proactive strategy. The automotive sector alone accounted for 33% of the country’s total exports, according to Finances News Hebdo magazine. Its proximity to Europe and its openness to Africa give it a prime position, […]
Energy transition: what Morocco needs to improve, according to the Climate Change Performance Index
In recent years, Morocco has made significant progress in sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These remarkable performances have been confirmed by several international reports and studies. The latest highlight: the Kingdom’s ranking in 8th position in the 2025 Climate Performance Index (CCPI), unveiled at COP29, currently being held in Baku, Azerbaijan. This […]
Capital market: OPCIs are on the rise
It must be believed that investment in real estate collective investment schemes (OPCI) tends to attract more and more people. The jump of more than 31% (to 96.96 billion dirhams) in their net assets at the end of September is clear proof of this. To date, the market has 60 OPCIs. In the current context, […]
Green Hydrogen: TotalEnergies Mega-Project in Chbika
The French group Total has just signed an agreement described as “historic” by the management of the Moroccan subsidiary. It is a MoU (memorandum of understanding) between the French group TotalEnergies, a Danish investment fund and a Danish group specializing in infrastructure. More
Infrastructure. Progress of work on the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway
Work on the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway is progressing at a steady pace, bringing this colossal project closer to completion every day. This infrastructure, which extends over 1,055 kilometers and benefits from an investment of more than 9 billion dirhams (MMDH), is divided into three main sections. According to Mbarek Fencha, central director in charge of the […]
World Cup 2030: a positive impact of 8 to 10 billion dollars for Morocco
According to a recent study on the organization of the 2030 World Cup, “Morocco will gain global reputation and achieve sustainability after the event.” The positive impact of organizing this World Cup, which is not only considered a sporting event but also “a catalyst for development,” is estimated at between 8 and 10 billion dollars […]
Renewable energy: the 52% target reached well before 2030
The share of renewable energy (RE) in the national electricity mix should reach 56% in 2027, according to the report on public establishments and enterprises (EEP) accompanying next year’s draft finance law (PLF). This share would thus exceed the target of 52% set for 2030, indicates this report published on the website of the Ministry […]
Tourism revenue: Morocco climbs 10 places in world ranking
Between 2019 and 2023, the Kingdom moved from 41st to 31st position worldwide, achieving one of the most significant progressions among the top 50 global destinations. This leap reflects not only the dynamism and resilience of the Moroccan tourism sector, but also the effectiveness of the strategies put in place to revive and diversify the […]
The Grand Theatre of Rabat officially inaugurated
On the High Instructions of King Mohammed VI, Princess Lalla Hasnaa, accompanied by Brigitte Macron, proceeded, this Tuesday, to the inauguration of the Royal Theater of Rabat, a structuring project that strengthens the ecosystem of the City of Light, cultural capital of Morocco. After unveiling the commemorative plaque, Princess Lalla Hasnaa, accompanied by Brigitte Macron, […]
The General Council of Spanish Notaries has just published its half-yearly statistical bulletin.
The latter has the merit of giving a precise idea, with figures to support it, of the evolution of the contribution of foreign nationals, whether residents or non-residents, to the dynamics of the Iberian real estate market. According to the document published by the Spanish notarial body, Moroccans are ranked second among foreign buyers of […]
Real estate prices in the different districts of Souissi in Rabat
In 2023, the Souissi district totaled 2.6 billion dirhams of transactions (all types of assets combined). This is the amount of sales transactions completed before a notary during the past year, based on exclusive data provided by our partner Yakeey, with this volume, Souissi represents 32% of transactions carried out in Rabat, but only represents […]
Real Estate: Here’s how centralizing powers of attorney will help combat dispossession
The new Register of Mandates will make it possible to “centralize” powers of attorney relating to real estate transactions and will allow professionals to verify the authenticity of the mandates presented to them. But how? Currently, when an individual presents himself as an agent at a notary’s office, for example, to carry out a real […]
Rental real estate: in Casablanca, the offer abounds
In the well-served districts of the economic capital, brand new buildings are flourishing. An offer mainly intended for a young and active clientele seeking to reconcile professional and private life. To find a suitable apartment in Casablanca, word of mouth is more effective than going through a traditional real estate agency. For those on a […]
Casablanca: RER project soon to be finalized
During the session of the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council, held on Monday at the Mohammedia prefecture, an ambitious regional express network (RER) project was discussed. This future rail network aims to connect the main cities in the region, thus strengthening interurban mobility and relieving congestion on the roads. The official announcement is expected in the coming […]
A new highway between Tangier and Tetouan-Fnideq is coming
The Department of Equipment is continuing to strengthen the national motorway network. After the Casablanca-Rabat continental motorway and the Beni Mellal-Bipôle Fez-Meknes motorway connection project, the ministry is working on studies to define a high-level motorway axis between Tangier and Tetouan-Fnideq. This new infrastructure will strengthen the transport offer of the Tangier metropolis and adjacent […]
American group Radisson plans to build 14 new hotels in Morocco by 2030
American hotel group Radisson intends to strengthen its presence in Morocco, increasing its portfolio to 25 properties by 2030. “Our priority will be to strengthen our presence in Casablanca and Marrakech,” said Erwan Garnier, Senior Director of Development for Africa at Radisson Hotel Group, in a press release. Radisson currently has 11 hotels in operation […]
Morocco: 5th African country with the most millionaires
Africa is now proving to be a fertile ground for millionaires and billionaires from around the world. According to a recent report “Africa Wealth Report 2024” by Henley & Partners, total investable wealth in Africa currently stands at $2.5 trillion, while its millionaire population is expected to increase by 65% over the next decade. Some […]
Singer GIMS launches into luxury real estate in Marrakech
It is in Marrakech that Gims decided to settle down since 2016. Owner of the villa Dem Dem, a huge property that bears the name of his wife, the Congolese singer now sees things on a (much) bigger scale. According to an article on the specialist website Haute Residence, Gims is preparing to unveil his […]
Morocco-Spain Tunnel: A New Route is Making its Way
News for the titanic project of the Gibraltar Strait tunnel, which is to connect Morocco and Spain. The Spanish government has commissioned the public engineering company Ineco to prepare a new preliminary design for the said tunnel. This document should be delivered by 2026. The final architecture and especially the final route of this major […]
Energy transition: Morocco 65th in the WEF index, 5th in the MENA region
Morocco maintains its leading position among Maghreb countries in the field of energy transition. According to the latest index of the World Economic Forum, the kingdom, 65th in the world ranking, is ranked first, followed by Tunisia which occupies 89th place, then Algeria which points to 91st place. Mauritania and Libya are not included in […]
Cities without slums: Government turns to ‘direct housing assistance’ to speed up the pace
The government has set up a five-year plan 2024-2028 for the eradication of the remaining stock of slums, for the benefit of 120,000 households. The new approach of the “Cities without Slums” (VSB) program is based on a pilot experiment carried out at the level of the Skhirat-Témara municipality, involving the participation of the private […]
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort: sustainable practices with an innovative composting station
The creation of this composting station is part of Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy. By recycling organic and food waste, the resort contributes to preserving the environment while promoting sustainable practices. Composting is a natural process where organic waste, such as food scraps, dead leaves and garden waste, kitchen waste […]
Real estate financing: MRE trends deciphered by Afdal
L’âge moyen des emprunteurs s’établit à environ 39 ans. Concernant la répartition par sexe, les hommes représentent 64,75 % des emprunteurs, tandis que les femmes comptent pour 35,25 %. Le revenu moyen des demandeurs de prêts est d’environ 49.241,51 dirhams mensuels, tandis que le montant moyen de crédit immobilier sollicité se situe aux alentours de […]
In Marrakech, real estate prices are soaring
The ochre city is facing a catch-up in real estate prices, after a decade of stagnation. According to our sources, some neighborhoods have seen their price per square meter double in two years. The post-Covid recovery of tourism has strongly revitalized the market, as have the prospects of the 2030 World Cup and the LGV. […]