Fattah Al-Alaoui: Morocco has benefited from Israeli expertise in agriculture and water management through economic relations that span decades.
In Washington, during her participation in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fattah Al-Alaoui emphasized the strength of the economic ties between Morocco and Israel, noting that these are “long-standing relations that have been in place for decades,” despite a slowdown in some sectors in recent years, particularly in tourism and technological innovation.
In an interview with the Stimson Center, Al-Alaoui explained that Morocco has benefited from Israeli expertise in agriculture and water resource management, highlighting that the kingdom faces a genuine shortage of water and that ensuring water security is a national priority. She added that the Israeli experience in this field “provides a practical model that can be leveraged to develop sustainable solutions.”
Regarding foreign investments, the minister revealed that Spain and France lead the list of Morocco’s economic partners for 2025, along with several countries in the Middle East, while China does not rank among the largest investors in the country.
She affirmed that the volume of trade between Morocco and the United States exceeds that with China, explaining that the 10 percent tariffs “do not affect the competitiveness of the Moroccan economy,” as U.S. imports—such as aircraft, food products, and energy products—far exceed Moroccan exports to the American market.
Al-Alaoui highlighted that the Moroccan economic model is based on openness and diverse partnerships, noting that the kingdom has signed over fifty trade agreements with various countries, making it an “exception in Africa” in terms of partner diversity and trade integration.
Discussing Morocco’s relationship with international financial institutions, the minister described the cooperation with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund as “excellent,” asserting that the partnership focuses on supporting the social state, diversifying the economy, and administrative reform.
She pointed out that Morocco benefits from a flexible credit line with the International Monetary Fund, which serves as a guarantee for financial stability during crises without the need for additional funding.
Al-Alaoui led the Moroccan delegation participating in the meetings of the two financial institutions, held in Washington, D.C., until October 18, which serves as a platform for exchanging views on global economic challenges and enhancing international financial cooperation.
