Record High in Foreign Investment Flows Confirms Investors’ Confidence in the Moroccan Economy
Net inflows of foreign direct investment in Morocco exceeded 9.15 billion dirhams by the end of March 2025, marking a significant increase of 63.6%, according to Karim Zidan, the Minister Delegate for Investment, Convergence, and Public Policy Evaluation, during a question session in the House of Advisors.
Zidan explained that the returns from these investments reached 12.97 billion dirhams, rising by 24.6%, making 2024 the second-best year in the kingdom’s history regarding returns from foreign direct investment, reflecting growing confidence among international investors in the Moroccan economy.
The government official noted that among the positive indicators enhancing Morocco’s attractiveness is the country’s exit from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force, considering this development a testament to Morocco’s commitment to global financial standards and enhancing the credibility of the national business environment.
Zidan reported that the reforms implemented in the investment sector have started to yield tangible results, with net foreign investment inflows in 2024 surpassing 16.20 billion dirhams, a 52.5% increase compared to 2023, while returns reached 43.80 billion dirhams, up by 10%.
The Minister Delegate emphasized that the government places foreign investment at the core of its development strategy due to its vital role in job creation, productivity enhancement, and strengthening the kingdom’s position in global production chains, in addition to contributing to the competitiveness of the national economy.
Zidan addressed the importance of investments from Moroccans living abroad, affirming that they receive special attention from His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The government has included these investments within its foreign investment strategy through a specific work program aimed at facilitating their contributions to the national economy.
The government official highlighted that the adopted approach includes enhancing communication with Moroccans worldwide, introducing available investment opportunities, and taking advantage of incentives set forth in the new investment charter, along with organizing promotional meetings abroad to showcase Morocco’s economic potential.
Measures taken also include strengthening reception and guidance structures for investors from the diaspora, along with active support for their projects by the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development and regional investment centers, aiming to overcome challenges and accelerate project implementation.
In this context, Zidan announced the development of a multilingual digital platform to provide accurate and transparent information about investment opportunities in Morocco, along with preparations to establish a dedicated unit to support investments from Moroccans abroad, which will enhance their economic integration within the homeland.
