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Country Profile — Arab-America International Expo 2027
Profile content in preparationKingdom of Morocco
Africa's industrial gateway to Europe.
A US free trade partner with the largest automotive manufacturing base in Africa, deep-water ports on two seas, and one of the world's most competitive renewable-energy programs.
Country at a glance
- GDP
- ≈ $152 billion (nominal)
- Population
- ≈ 37.8 million
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Capital
- Rabat
- Economic growth
- ≈ 3.2% real GDP growth
Statistics year: 2024 (latest full-year data)
Overview
Manufacturing, energy and a bridge between continents
Morocco sits fourteen kilometres from Europe and anchors the western entrance to the Mediterranean. It has converted that geography into an industrial economy built around export manufacturing.
The country is now Africa's largest car producer, with full assembly plants and a supplier ecosystem of hundreds of tier-one and tier-two firms, alongside a rapidly growing aerospace cluster around Casablanca.
The US–Morocco Free Trade Agreement — the only one the United States holds with an African country — combined with EU association agreements makes Morocco a rare production base with duty-free access to both markets.
- Capital
- Rabat
- Largest city
- Casablanca
- Population
- ≈ 37.8 million (2024)
- Language
- Arabic and Amazigh; French in business
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Trade agreements
- US–Morocco FTA, EU Association Agreement, AfCFTA
- Major ports
- Tanger Med, Casablanca, Nador West Med
- Time zone
- GMT +1
Economy
Africa's most diversified industrial base
Manufacturing, phosphates, agriculture, tourism and renewable energy give Morocco an unusually balanced economy for the region.
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Second-largest economy in North Africa after Egypt
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Vehicles produced per year
Largest car manufacturer in Africa
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World phosphate reserves held
The largest reserves on earth
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Renewables in power mix
Targeting 52% installed capacity by 2030
Automotive manufacturingTanger and Kenitra plants
Phosphates & fertilizersOCP Group, a global leader
Agriculture & agri-foodCitrus, tomatoes, olive oil, seafood
AerospaceCasablanca Midparc cluster
TourismRecord visitor numbers
Textiles & apparelFast-turnaround supply for Europe
Renewable energyNoor solar and Atlantic wind
Priority sectors
Where Moroccan partners are looking
Sectors where Moroccan industrial groups, agencies and manufacturers actively seek American technology, capital and offtake.
High value
Aerospace components
Over 140 aerospace firms near Casablanca producing structures, wiring and engine parts for Boeing, Safran and Airbus tiers.
Clean energy
Renewable energy & green hydrogen
The Noor complexes and Atlantic wind corridors underpin a national green-hydrogen offer aimed at European industry.
Anchor sector
Phosphates & fertilizers
OCP Group is investing heavily in green ammonia and specialty fertilizer capacity for global markets.
Export
Agri-food & fisheries
Citrus, berries, tomatoes, olive oil, canned sardines and argan products with established export logistics.
Services
Offshoring & business services
French, Spanish and English-language contact centres, engineering and IT services serving Europe and North America.
New Development Model
Industry, energy and social investment to 2035
Morocco's development model targets higher-value industry, near-universal renewable power and world-class logistics infrastructure.
- 2006
US FTA in force
The only US free trade agreement with an African country enters into effect.
- 2016
Noor Ouarzazate
One of the world's largest concentrated solar power complexes comes online.
- 2019
Tanger Med expansion
The port becomes the largest container terminal in Africa and the Mediterranean.
- 2030
World Cup co-host
Co-hosting the FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal, driving stadium, rail and hotel investment.
Major development projects
Projects shaping the next decade
Public and private programs that open procurement and partnership opportunities.
Tanger Med port complex
Africa's largest container port with over 9 million TEU capacity and integrated free zones serving 180 ports worldwide.
High-speed rail extension
Extending the Al Boraq line from Kenitra to Marrakesh ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
Green hydrogen 'Offre Maroc'
A national framework allocating land and infrastructure to large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia developers.
2030 World Cup infrastructure
Stadiums, airports, hotels and urban transport across six host cities.
Nador West Med
A new deep-water port and industrial zone on the Mediterranean coast.
Water desalination programme
Large plants at Casablanca and Agadir addressing structural water stress.
US – Morocco trade
A free trade partner with duty-free access both ways
Two-way goods trade between the United States and Morocco is worth several billion dollars a year, with the FTA eliminating tariffs on the large majority of products.
Top exports to the world
Automobiles & partsLargest export category
Phosphates & fertilizers
Apparel & textiles
Agricultural products & seafood
Aerospace components
Top imports
Refined fuels & energy
Machinery & equipment
Cereals & agricultural commodities
Vehicles & aircraft
Chemicals & plastics
Leading products to the United States
- Fertilizers and phosphates
- Apparel and textiles
- Electrical wiring and components
- Preserved fish and olive oil
- Aircraft parts
Leading products from the United States
- Aircraft and parts
- Cereals (wheat, corn, soybeans)
- Machinery
- Refined petroleum and LNG
- Medical and scientific equipment
- The only African country with a free trade agreement with the United States
- Duty-free access to both the US and EU markets from one production base
- Africa's largest container port and largest automotive manufacturing cluster
Bilateral goods trade — 2024
Trade with the United States
Verified full-year bilateral merchandise trade between Morocco and the United States, reported from Morocco's perspective.
Total U.S. goods trade
$8.1B
2024
Exports to the United States
$1.9B
2024
Imports from the United States
$6.2B
2024
Trade balance
$4.3B
Deficit for Morocco
2024
Exports vs. imports — 2024
Morocco exports to the United States$1.9B
Morocco imports from the United States$6.2B
Exports to the US Imports from the US
Under the US–Morocco Free Trade Agreement, Morocco has become one of America's largest markets in Africa, running a goods deficit while building export capacity in fertilizers, automotive wiring and aerospace components destined for the United States.
Scope of these figures
These figures represent merchandise trade only and do not include services.
Data source
- U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division — country trade data (full year 2024)
- Office of the United States Trade Representative — country trade fact sheets
- International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Statistical year: 2024
Leading exports to the United States
- Fertilizers and phosphate-based chemicals
- Wiring harnesses and electrical components
- Apparel and textiles
- Aerospace components
- Fruit, vegetables and processed foods
- Automotive parts
Leading imports from the United States
- Refined fuels and mineral products
- Aircraft and parts
- Machinery
- Cereals and agricultural products
- Vehicles
- Electrical equipment
Culture & tourism
Imperial cities, Atlas mountains and two coastlines
One of the most visited countries in Africa, with record arrivals and rapid hotel investment.
Central Morocco
Marrakesh
The medina, Jemaa el-Fnaa and the Atlas foothills — the country's tourism anchor.
Northern interior
Fez
The world's largest car-free urban area and the oldest continuously operating university.
Rif Mountains
Chefchaouen
The blue-washed mountain town, one of Morocco's most photographed destinations.
Atlantic coast
Essaouira & Agadir
Windsurfing, fishing ports and resort development along the Atlantic.
Southeast
Sahara — Merzouga
Erg Chebbi dunes and desert camp tourism.
Why invest
Why American companies choose Morocco
A stable, industrialised platform with tariff-free reach into two of the world's largest consumer markets.
01
Dual market access
The US FTA and EU association agreement let one plant serve both markets duty-free.
02
Proven industrial base
Automotive and aerospace clusters already meeting OEM quality standards at scale.
03
Competitive energy
Some of the lowest-cost solar and wind generation in the world.
04
Logistics
Tanger Med connects to 180 ports, with three-day transit to most of Europe.
05
Political stability
A predictable legal environment and a long-standing US treaty relationship.
06
Skilled workforce
Technical institutes producing engineers and technicians for industry at competitive cost.
At the Expo
Morocco at AAIX 2027
The Morocco pavilion presents an industrial economy that American manufacturers can use as a dual-market production base.
- Automotive and aerospace supplier matchmaking
- US–Morocco FTA customs and rules-of-origin briefings
- Green hydrogen and renewables project introductions
- Agri-food and seafood buyer meetings
- Free zone and industrial land investment clinics
World heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Morocco
Sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a core part of the country's cultural and tourism offer.
Medina of Fez
A vast medieval urban fabric of souks, madrasas and tanneries.
Medina of Marrakesh
A 12th-century imperial capital with the Koutoubia minaret and Saadian tombs.
Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou
A fortified earthen village on the former caravan route to the Sahara.
Historic City of Meknes
The 17th-century imperial capital of Moulay Ismail.
Archaeological Site of Volubilis
The best-preserved Roman city in Morocco.
Medina of Tétouan and Medina of Essaouira
Andalusian-influenced walled cities on the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
Business opportunities
Opportunities for Arab and American companies
How companies from different markets can engage with Morocco through the Expo.
For American companies
Establish a near-shore manufacturing or assembly base with duty-free re-export to the US and EU, or supply capital equipment to automotive, aerospace and renewables projects.
For Arab companies
Use Morocco as a production and distribution gateway into West Africa under AfCFTA and into the European single market.
For international investors
Green hydrogen, desalination, high-speed rail and World Cup infrastructure offer long-horizon concession and EPC opportunities.
Represent Morocco at Arab-America International Expo 2027
Present your country's economy, industries, products, investment opportunities, tourism destinations and culture to the American and North American markets.
Reserve space in the Moroccan pavilion, or register as an American company to meet Moroccan manufacturers, exporters and investment agencies.
Sources & data
- Haut-Commissariat au Plan (Morocco)
- Bank Al-Maghrib
- Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE)
- Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP)
- World Bank World Development Indicators
- IMF World Economic Outlook
- U.S. Census Bureau / USTR trade statistics
- UN Comtrade
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Last updated: August 2026