A delegation of French business leaders arrived in Dakhla on Monday, October 12, for an economic visit aimed at exploring investment opportunities in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region.
Organized by the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Investment Center (CRI), the two-day mission is designed to introduce the delegation to the region’s economic and institutional environment, showcase promising sectors and encourage partnerships between French businesses and their Moroccan counterparts.
Speaking at a meeting held at the Wilaya headquarters, Abderrazak El Gourji, secretary-general of the region’s Wilaya, said Dakhla-Oued Eddahab was experiencing sustained economic and social growth under the vision of King Mohammed VI.
He highlighted Dakhla’s strategic position as a gateway to Africa, as well as the opportunities expected to emerge from the future Dakhla Atlantic Port and the Royal Atlantic Initiative for Sahel countries. He also pointed to the region’s potential in fisheries, tourism, agriculture, industry and renewable energy.
Bernard Gaillot, director of CPA France, said the mission would help participating business leaders gain a better understanding of the local business environment, exchange experiences with Moroccan counterparts and identify potential investment opportunities.
El Khattat Yanja, president of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, said the region offered numerous opportunities for French companies, particularly in the blue economy, aquaculture, renewable energy, water desalination, agriculture and tourism.
He also highlighted the potential for trilateral cooperation between Morocco, France and African countries, urging French businesses to seize the opportunities available in the region and help strengthen economic ties between Morocco and France.
Nihal Azzouz, director of investment at the Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, presented the main pillars of Morocco’s investment policy, including the new Investment Charter, efforts to improve the business climate and support mechanisms for investors.
Faysal Sahmani, acting director of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Investment Center, said the mission offered an opportunity to explore the region’s potential and lay the groundwork for lasting partnerships. He reaffirmed the center’s commitment to supporting investors at every stage of their projects.
The delegation also attended a presentation on the region’s main productive sectors and investment opportunities.
The program includes meetings with regional institutions, visits to key economic sites and business discussions between French companies and their Moroccan counterparts.
