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Morocco is cementing its position as an automotive manufacturing powerhouse. The sector’s share of national exports has risen from 25.1% in 2015 to 34.68% as of August 2026, with overseas sales up 14.5%. Now Africa’s largest vehicle producer and exporter, the Kingdom has built an integrated manufacturing ecosystem, installed production capacity of one million vehicles a year and logistics infrastructure geared towards international markets.

King Mohammed VI chaired a meeting at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Wednesday, October 28, to review preparations for the opening of Nador West Med and the expansion of Tanger Med. With MAD 8 billion being invested in the new Tanger Med 3 port and MAD 54 billion committed to Nador West Med, Morocco is expanding its port and energy infrastructure. The challenge through 2035 will be to turn that investment into industrial activity, jobs and lasting economic gains for the surrounding regions.

Morocco has overtaken South Africa to become Africa’s fourth most attractive investment destination, according to Rand Merchant Bank’s latest rankings. The advance reflects years of industrial expansion, export diversification and infrastructure investment, driven in particular by the growth of the automotive industry, which has made Morocco the continent’s largest vehicle producer and exporter.

Authorities at Tanger Med port seized 3 tonnes and 565 kilograms of cannabis resin early Sunday, October 11, foiling an attempted international drug trafficking operation, Morocco’s National Police said.

The 2026 Morocco Sailing Championship concluded Saturday at Dalia Beach near Tanger Med port, with sailors crowned in the Optimist and ILCA 4 categories after five days of competition featuring more than 60 participants from leading sailing clubs across the country.

Moroccan exporters will face an additional $250 to $500 per container under CMA CGM’s new rates. The increase puts fresh attention on freight costs just as Morocco scales up exports and seeks to turn Tanger Med’s growing volumes into greater logistics and negotiating power.

Preparations at a dedicated rest area are helping manage passenger flows before they reach the port, reducing waiting times and easing the final boarding procedures for Moroccans returning to their countries of residence.

Traffic is picking up on the roads leading to Tanger Med as Moroccan families head back to their countries of residence after the summer holidays.

Passengers heading back to Europe are being urged to plan around the busiest days where possible and arrive with a confirmed ferry ticket specifying their departure date and time as the summer return rush intensifies.