As investment begins to take hold across the province, its effects are becoming visible. New industrial facilities are opening, creating job opportunities and giving young people access to new career paths. For local residents, these changes mean more opportunities to find work, gain experience and build a future in Nador province.
The first signs of this change can be seen in the jobs created by companies that have set up operations in the area. Employees at one of these companies describe the career opportunities now available and how young people can gain valuable work experience.
Hicham El Maati, an administrative assistant at the company, said the project had helped attract international businesses and create jobs. He hopes investment will continue to flow into the region and bring more training opportunities for local young people. The jobs are especially important for residents who can now work close to their families, he told Le360.
Alongside job creation, vocational training is becoming increasingly important as new industrial facilities open. Iman Aqdad, an engineer responsible for training and professional development, said the arrival of a multinational company reflects the region’s investment potential. It also creates opportunities for young people to specialize in technical and production fields such as quality control, management and training. She said the company encourages them to develop their skills and prepare for the demands of the job market.
The effects of these projects are also being felt across the local economy. Economic actor Younes Cherfaoui said Nador West Med port was opening a new chapter in the region’s development after years of stagnation. He cited the arrival of companies, the start of operations at industrial facilities and continued progress on other projects as signs of gradual change in the local economy.
Cherfaoui also stressed that local businesses need to keep pace with these developments and strengthen their ability to benefit from the opportunities created by new investment, he told Le360.
International companies are also showing interest in setting up operations in the region, attracted by its geographical location and logistics infrastructure. The general manager of a Chinese company specializing in wind turbine blade manufacturing said Morocco, and Nador province in particular, was chosen for its strategic location and proximity to the port. These advantages offer significant logistical opportunities and support industrial development, he said.
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Employment, training and investment are beginning to reshape the Oriental region’s economy. Its location, logistics infrastructure and growing interest from international companies offer opportunities for further development. The challenge now is to turn these early developments into lasting economic growth by equipping local workers with the necessary skills, strengthening domestic businesses and helping them become part of supply and investment chains. Nador West Med port is central to the region’s plans to become an industrial and logistics hub that attracts investment, generates wealth and creates jobs.
