The meeting of the National Investment Commission is part of the implementation of the new Investment Charter, operational since March 2023. On this occasion, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, underlined the sustained dynamic experienced by the Kingdom, driven in particular by the increased confidence of foreign investors.
This record performance is accompanied by an acceleration of investment projects. The Commission thus approved 44 projects as part of the main system, representing a total volume of 86.36 billion dirhams. These projects should enable the creation of nearly 20,500 jobs, including 9,000 direct and 11,500 indirect.
Spread across 19 provinces and prefectures covering 10 regions, these investments reflect a desire to strengthen territorial balance. Among the areas concerned are Inzegane-Ait Melloul, Khemisset, Midelt, Nador, Oued Eddahab and Rehamna.
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The validated projects cover 18 sectors of activity, illustrating the diversification of the national economic fabric. The automobile industry stands out as the main driver of job creation, with 38% of the total, followed by tourism (17%) and the agri-food industry (12%). Other strategic sectors are also concerned, notably renewable energies, aeronautics, railway infrastructure, telecommunications and even health.
At the same time, as part of the strategic system, the Commission approved two draft agreements totaling 12 billion dirhams, as well as an amendment, generating more than 2,100 direct jobs. These investments mainly concern the chemical and automobile industry, and will be deployed in the regions of Casablanca-Settat, Oriental and Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima.
The Commission also granted strategic status to four additional projects, representing a total investment of more than 33 billion dirhams and the creation of 4,000 direct jobs.
