Doing legal business in Morocco
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Macroeconomic, political and regulatory stability have helped Morocco to achieve strong economic growth and a reputation as one of the most open countries in North Africa and the Middle East.
Morocco has positioned itself as a strategic base for law firms and international businesses, acting as a springboard for wider business throughout Europe, North and francophone Africa.
Morocco has clear regional ambitions, with projects such as the Tanger Med and Nador West Med ports and Casablanca Finance City.
The 2020 Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) ranks Casablanca number 41 in the global rankings, the highest ranking in Africa.
Morocco has negotiated free trade agreements (FTAs) for a gradual liberalisation of trade and dismantling of customs tariffs with the EU, United States, Turkey, Jordan, Tunisia and Egypt.
Business links and relations in sub-Saharan Africa continue to grow.
Investment opportunities are available in a diverse range of sectors, including tourism, telecoms, renewable energy (solar and wind), financial services, water and waste management, construction, real estate, manufacturing, agriculture and mining.
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