AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Momentum: Morocco welcomed 7.7 million tourists in the first five months of 2026 (+7% y/y), with May alone hitting 1.7 million (+13%), as infrastructure upgrades, better air links and promotion keep demand rising. Food & Agri Markets: Fruit and vegetable prices in Morocco eased after Eid al-Adha as Casablanca wholesale supply rebounded and oversupply pushed costs down, though demand still lagged. Industry & Trade: Morocco expanded its agro-food trade surplus with the EU in Jan–Feb 2026, with EU exports to Morocco down 18% while Moroccan shipments held up better, widening the surplus to €239m. Industrial Policy Pushback: Industry Minister Ryad Mezzour rejected European claims that Morocco is a conduit for subsidized Chinese goods into the EU, arguing the scale of Chinese investment in Morocco is far smaller than European subsidies for similar projects. Security: BCIJ arrested a 31-year-old ISIS-inspired suspect in M’diq, accused of seeking expertise to make explosives and planning attacks on people and sensitive infrastructure. Business Climate: Morocco topped Africa’s business climate rankings in the 2025–2026 CIAN barometer, scoring 3.9/5, with strong marks for roads, ports, workforce quality and improving tax processes. Energy/Power Context: A report on sand extraction highlights rising global demand and environmental damage risks—relevant for construction and materials planning.
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