An economic forum held in Elche, located in the southeastern region of Spain, recently highlighted the investment opportunities available in Morocco across various strategic sectors. This event was particularly significant in the context of the growing international interest in Morocco's expanding economic role within the Mediterranean region.
The forum was part of the "Emex Elche 2026 Entrepreneurial Day," which brought together officials, experts, and business leaders from several Mediterranean countries to discuss the transformations occurring in international trade, as well as the Mediterranean's position within global supply chains and exchanges.
During a session dedicated to the theme of "the Mediterranean as a Strategic Hub for Global Trade," Ijlal Fassi Fihri, the Director General of the consulting firm "Alternativa Mediterránea," presented key economic qualifications that Morocco possesses. She emphasized that the kingdom continues to establish itself as an attractive investment destination, thanks to the dynamism observed in various productive sectors.
Fassi Fihri noted a significant improvement in the Moroccan economy over recent years, with the GDP growth rate increasing from 1.5% in 2022 to a projected 4.7% in 2025, with expectations to maintain this upward trend into 2026. This performance is attributed to ongoing investments in infrastructure, the development of the industrial sector, the acceleration of energy transition projects, and modernization efforts in agriculture, alongside preparations for hosting the 2030 World Cup.
Moreover, Fassi Fihri highlighted the strategic importance of Moroccan logistical and port infrastructures, pointing out the roles played by the Tangier Med and Nador West Med ports, as well as the future Atlantic port of Dakhla, in enhancing Morocco's position as a vital link between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
She also shed light on the promising potential offered by sectors such as automotive, aerospace, agricultural technologies, water management, renewable energy, and green hydrogen, which are among the key areas attracting the attention of international investors.
In a similar vein, Andrés Perillo, the Director General of the "Casa Mediterráneo" institution, confirmed that geopolitical transformations and the reshaping of global supply chains are increasing the Mediterranean's importance in international trade, noting that the region possesses significant potential to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the two shores of the Mediterranean.
Participants in the forum underscored the importance of developing regional partnerships and leveraging economic integration among the countries in the area to adapt to the new transformations taking place in global markets.
In this context, Fassi Fihri urged companies looking to invest in Morocco to strengthen partnerships with local stakeholders and align their strategies with the unique characteristics of the Moroccan market, aiming to establish sustainable and balanced economic cooperation.
On the sidelines of the forum, a series of bilateral business meetings took place between investors, companies, and institutions specialized in supporting international business expansion, aimed at exploring new collaboration opportunities within Mediterranean markets.
As reported by ar.industries.ma.
