Why do business in Morocco in 2012?
Morocco’s GDP grew on average 5% a year for the last ten years coinciding with the arrival of King Mohammed 6 in July 1999 who engaged in major infrastructure and transport investments, education, business, economic and social reforms. Morocco was one of the top market reformer in the Middle East and North Africa between 2000 and 2010, according to the new report by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Morocco cut the cost of starting a business, complying with tax regulations, and doing property transfers, all measures that can help support job creation, an urgent challenge across the whole region. Morocco is also the UK's nearest exotic location and has new free trade agreements with the USA.
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Moroccan Economic and Business News January 2012
- Morocco expects economic growth of 4%-5% in 2012 According to a report by the Moroccan news agency, Maghreb Arabe Presse, the institution revised its projections and believes that despite the positive result in the foreign accounts last month, mainly due to transfers from Moroccan expatriates, some signs of its partner countries' economic slowdown may reflect in the kingdom.
- Morocco Princess inaugurates world’s fifth biggest mall CASABLANCA (Morocco) - On the occasion of the International Women's Day, Princess Lalla Meryem, Chairwoman of National Union of Moroccan Women (UNFM), presided, on Thursday in Casablanca, over the inauguration of Morocco Mall. (Middle East Online)
- Morocco's 500 MW Concentrating Solar Plant Moves Forward Funds are coming together to build the world's largest concentrating solar plant - in Morrocco.
- Desertec to start work on first solar plant in 2012 The world's most ambitious solar power project, is to start building its first power plant next year, a 500 megawatt (MW) facility in Morocco costing up to 2 billion euros ($2.8 billion). The unique project will use mirrors to harness the sun's rays to produce steam and drive turbines for electricity generation in the Sahara region within the next decade.
- Morocco economy ‘may grow 5.2pc in 2012' Morocco said it expects its economy to grow by between 4.7 and 5.2 per cent in 2012, near forecasts for 2011, on the assumption of an oil price 33 per cent above the basis for this year's budget (TradeArabia News Service).
- Morocco an 'ideal' place for oil-shale The remote location of Morocco's oil-shale deposits and its tax regime make it an “ideal” place to develop the unconventional resource, says San Leon Energy. London-listed San Leon is developing an in situ oil-shale project at Tarfaya, in south western Morocco, near the border with Western Sahara.
- North Africa: Morocco is U.S. 'Best Friend and Ally' in Region - Congresswoman Says Morocco is working seriously to become a reference in the region for progress, reform and development, and the U.S. should therefore do everything it can to support these essential efforts.
- Morocco, Vietnam strengthening economic cooperation Morocco's Economy and Finance Minister Salaheddine Mezouar held talks with Vietnam's Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Cong Nghiep, on means to bolster bilateral cooperation.
- Morocco Showcases Investments Opportunities to French Car-makers Paris - Morocco's Industry, Trade and New technology Minister Ahmed Reda Chami, presented to forty prominent French carmakers investment opportunities in Morocco.
- Industry Minister Invites China's Car Makers To Invest In Morocco Moroccan Industry, Trade and New Technologies Minister Ahmed Reda Chami has called on Chinese companies to invest in the automobile sector in Morocco. Morocco provides an attractive platform for car production as it offers investors great opportunities and access to the local, African and European markets.
- One More Reason to Visit Morocco Morocco has a new tax-free trade zone near Tangier, a dynamic, young King who is modernising the country’s infrastructure, communications and tourist offerings and its most famous city Marrakech is already a sought-after second home destination for the sports stars and celebrities who have been snapping up the luxury riad-style properties that are part of many brand new five star hotel and golf resorts.
- Morocco is attracting the luxury investor Marrakech is drawing developers. It’s the place to be. It’s hot, it’s exotic and beautiful. No wonder Morocco, long on the traveller’s radar, is rapidly becoming the place that the beautiful people are going to buy their second homes.
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Latest Business Opportunities and Listing
- SidSid Sweden Retail/import company of Moroccan products covering the whole of Scandinavia (Norway, sweden and Denmark) is looking for high quality ceramic artisants who can produce basins for them. Preferably Around the Marrakech area.
- Commodities Import/Export ´I would like to find a supplier of any type of commodity, such as oil, gas, petroleum, grains etc. who have a large supply of the commodity and would like to export the commodity to North and South America. I would like to enter into a long-term business relationship to market and sell the commodity as the import management company. Contact: Bill Haynes. Email: bayn96@lycos.com
- “Investor/Investment capital/partner wanted for Building Project”- ´Purpose Built Retirement development with lake´ etc, Centre of Fez, Morocco EUR 2.500,000 Investor/s or investment capital wanted for interesting building project to consist of purpose built apartment blocks for the over 50´s and other housing, offices, restaurant, shopping mall, Club House with large swimming pool, all overlooking a large manmade lake and garden area, in the centre of the city. Have property plus land to convert, and project idea ready. Contact: Malcolm Knight. Tel: 0034 965419673/680137429. Email: kei{a}kei-homes.co.uk
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Countryside villa for sale near Fez/Meknes/Ouezzane
Selling my countryside villa, which was built as a guest house, it is 800m2 big (2 floors each 400m2), has 10 large bedrooms, 6 bedrooms en suite, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on second floor, beautiful decor on the first floor. Circling the villa are terraces, and there are beautiful panoramic views all around. The villa is built on 1 hectare of land, with over 200 trees of olives, oranges, apples, figs and more. The villa has easy access from the main road, and is within 1 hour driving distance from Fez/Meknes/Ouezzane and situated close to the River Al-Wahda (Barrage Al-Wahda) one the largest rivers in Morocco.
More information and photos are available on request. Contact email: contact{a}mazene.com
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Land for Sale in Tangiers
The land is divided into 2 plots, 6200m2 to the west and 5800m2 to the east. - The west facing plot has permission to build along with building license for 12 detached villas and a supermarket. Views of tranquil forestry land and east facing towards Tangiers. - The east facing 5800m2 plot has fantastic views of The Royal Golf Course,along with lake and newly constructed cricket ground. Both plots are for sale in minimum 500m2 plots, however can be bought in larger sections as to the buyers wishes.
More information and photos are available on request. Contact email: matt{a}primelandtangiers.com
- Health & Fitness specialist seeks Moroccan projects (housing, offices, shops, hotels, clinics, health & fitness centres - or a combination of them all....), where I may design and instigate a Health & Fitness club or training facility (with possibly a hint of a medical support bias) within the complex. The fitness facility will not simply be a copy of everyone else, but professionally designed and managed with a fresh and innovative approach. 25 years of maverick experience will ensure an exceptionally high standard in both quality and training standards, which will attract an international clientelle as well. Club design facilities will be ground breaking! Contact: Hugh Email: hclevettyeats{a}yahoo.com
- Export Moroccan goods to Australia I am looking for a Moroccan company that I can work closely with to import Moroccan goods into Australia. Specifically, I would like to import children's Berber Babouche (slippers). D.Ogle ( davidlogle{a}hotmail.com)
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Latest Moroccan shops and businesses
- E Kenoz - Moroccan Lanterns, Lamps, Tables, Poufs Large selection of Moroccan Interior Design includes Moroccan Lanterns, Moroccan Lamps, Moroccan Style, Lights, Lighting, Sconces & Chandeliers. Handmade Moroccan Tables, Coffee, Tee Tables, Side Tables & Brass Tables. Moroccan Pouf, Pouffe, Pouf ottoman, Leather Pouf.
- Mekchoudi Design Jewellery Unique men's jewelry inspired by men's styles all other the world with a focus on the Berber tribes of Morocco.
- House Of Berber 100% Genuine Top quality finest wool, deep pile rugs. Hand knotted and woven by artisan in our Co-Op in Sidi Moktar area of Morocco, which lies approx. 80km south of Marrakesh.
- UpDezign Gifts, Jewellery, Fashion, Home and Decor directory including fair trade products and crafts from Africa and Morocco.
- Yallah Morocco - Specialist Moroccan Holiday Tours Yallah will create the perfect visit to Morocco, a country of vivid contrasts: both African and Mediterranean; surrounded by sea but dominated by the Atlas mountains & the Sahara; offering the intense energy of the Imperial Cities as well as remote wilderness. Based in Marrakech and London, with decades of experience in travel and tourism in Morocco. For groups of six to twelve, we organise treks in the High Atlas and the Anti-Atlas or camel-riding through the desert and we can include made-to-measure trips to the cities, mostly staying in private riads, and for special groups, such as cultural tours for Jewish visitors.
- Argan Oils LLC Argan Oil is nature’s anti-aging skin food and a culinary delight. With offices in Morocco, France and the United States, Argan Oils can distribute 100% organic cold-pressed argan oil to any destination in the world. We work to promote a product that we truly believe in while supporting a worthy cause- protecting the endangered argan forest and empowering women cooperatives.
- Chic Marrakech offers a comprehensive and fully integrated service for the design and restoration of riads in the Marrakech Medina. With an emphasis on a quality, personable service, we provide a unique package for English and English-speaking clients that covers every aspect of the renovation and restoration process of traditional Moroccan houses.
- Haven Furniture and Furnishings offers Moroccan home furniture, Moroccan furnishings, Moroccan decor, Moroccan lantern, Moroccan Tables, Moroccan Tangines, Shisha, Nargile, Moroccan lamp and unique accents for your home. ... Toronto, Ontario, Canada