In the 2026 report on global connectivity by DHL, Morocco has advanced 11 places since 2019. This progress is driven by trade and information flows, confirming the Kingdom’s increasing integration into global exchanges.
Morocco continues to gradually integrate into the global economy. According to the 2026 edition of the global connectivity report published by DHL, the Kingdom has risen to the 52nd place out of 180 countries, gaining 11 ranks compared to 2019. This advancement reflects a tangible strengthening of its integration into international flows, whether they are commercial, financial, informational, or human.
Based on over nine million data points covering the flows of goods, capital, information, and people, the report highlights an improvement in Morocco’s overall score, increasing from 50.4 to 51.7 out of 100. This evolution reflects a sustained trend of openness, supported by the expansion of international partnerships and the development of economic infrastructure.
In detail, the indicator of depth, which measures the weight of international flows compared to domestic activity, remains relatively stable, with a slight increase to 48.0 points.
Morocco remains positioned in the second half of the global ranking based on this criterion. However, the Kingdom shows a more pronounced progression in the geographic reach of its exchanges, indicating a gradual diversification of its economic partners.
Trade emerges as the main driver of this dynamic. Morocco has climbed over twenty places in this pillar, reaching the 36th spot globally, with a significant intensification of exchanges. This achievement is supported by a network dominated by Europe, particularly France and Spain, while also integrating major partners such as the United States, Germany, or China. This configuration illustrates a strategy of balance between regional anchoring and openness to more distant markets.
Regarding capital, Morocco’s position remains generally stable. Direct investment flows, especially greenfield projects, demonstrate a sustained interest in the Kingdom, particularly in industrial sectors, infrastructure, and services.
Cross-border merger and acquisition activities also confirm an active participation in international markets, with a predominance of incoming flows.
Information exchanges show a notable progression, driven by the development of scientific collaborations, technology transfers, and the growth of digital flows, demonstrating an increased integration of Morocco into the knowledge economy.
Conversely, people flows evolve more modestly. Despite persistent tourism and academic attractiveness, Morocco slightly recedes in the ranking concerning international mobility, indicating that its global influence in this area still needs further consolidation.
Finally, the geographical analysis of flows highlights a strong regional dimension: over 80% of commercial and financial exchanges occur with close partners. However, the average distance of flows, particularly in terms of investments, indicates an increasing capacity of Morocco to project itself beyond its immediate environment.
Over the past five years, the Kingdom has maintained a generally stable trajectory, marked by significant progress in trade and information flows.
This evolution is part of an economic opening strategy combining partnership diversification, logistical investments, and adaptation to geopolitical changes, strengthening Morocco’s positioning as an intermediate economy on the path to enhanced integration into global value chains.
