Morocco

Uber is back and preparing to launch its home delivery service

The ride-hailing services company has just launched a recruitment campaign to mark its return to the kingdom. At the same time, it is preparing to enter the highly coveted home delivery market with Uber Eats.

Crippled Union for the Mediterranean seeks resources

The only organisation capable of uniting all the countries of the Mediterranean basin is embarking on a vast reform programme by conducting an upward reassessment of its budget.

From Paris to Casablanca, the Moroccan brain gain is underway

Crédit du Maroc, Bank of Africa, Managem... the kingdom's business giants are stepping up their efforts to attract the young Moroccan elite living in France. A new ad hoc structure has been set up to help them with the recruitment.

Engie readies right-hand man for OCP megaproject

Rik de Buyserie, Engie's former Australia manager, has arrived in Casablanca and, although negotiations are in the works that are likely to see him appointed as regional director, he has already taken up the reins of its collaboration with OCP Group.

Invest Hong Kong plans stop in Casablanca

Hong Kong's governmental department in charge of foreign investments set to be in Casablanca in mid-May.

Royal Air Maroc reinforces its fleet before summer

In the coming weeks, a dozen Boeings will join the 50 or so planes operated by the national airline, which has, in particular, been negotiating with Qatar Airways.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Morocco, Tanzania

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New owners bring fresh flavour to Casablanca dining landmark

It's the end of an era for À ma Bretagne, a top-rank eatery where world leaders, celebrities and haute couture giants have long flocked. A team of young investors is taking over.

World Bank lends a hand to Société Générale Maroc

The World Bank is offering Société Générale a financing facility to ease its withdrawal from its former Moroccan subsidiary, acquired in 2024 by businessman Moulay Hafid Elalamy.

Moscow's charm offensive at International Agricultural Expo

Several Russian companies promoted their products at SIAM, at a time when Russia is seeking to diversify its agricultural exports to the kingdom.

Textile giant Sunrise in sights of Washington

Championed by the Moroccan prime minister, the substantial investment Sunrise announced last year may be scuppered by the US authorities, which placed the company on their blacklist in 2022.

Digital bank Revolut looking for key to the kingdom

British fintech Revolut is pulling out all the stops to obtain the right to operate in Morocco. The appointment of a Moroccan banking heavyweight, such as Kamal Mokdad, is being considered.

Aziz Akhannouch: headliner at Energy Conference

The Moroccan Prime Minister is attending the Energy Conference on 23 April. This unscheduled visit is part of the tug-of-war he is waging with Leila Benali, holder of the energy transition portfolio, who initiated the event.

Credit-free neobank Charifintech soon on the market

After raising $100m in 2022, start-up Chari plans to officially launch its payment subsidiary by the end of the year.