Historic Growth in Remittances and Foreign Direct Investment
Recent data from Morocco's Office des Changes for the year 2025 paints a picture of a resilient external economy. Two significant pillars currently support the country's balance of payments: the steadily increasing remittances from Moroccan expatriates living abroad (MRE) and a remarkable surge in foreign direct investments (FDI). The remittances from MREs have become an existential constant for Morocco's currency reserves. According to the latest report from the Office des Changes, these payments rose to a total of 122.02 billion Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), which is approximately 11.32 billion euros. This represents a growth of 2.6% compared to the previous year, where remittances stood at 118.98 billion MAD. A long-term comparison reveals an even more significant trend: since 2021, when remittances were approximately 95.48 billion MAD, there has been a massive and steady upward trend that ensures the country maintains crucial liquidity in foreign currencies.
Simultaneously, Morocco's attractiveness as an investment destination has been significantly bolstered by international capital. Revenues from foreign direct investments surged by 28% to reach 56.05 billion MAD, equivalent to about 5.11 billion euros. With associated expenditures remaining nearly stable at 27.66 billion MAD—an increase of just 0.5%—this results in a remarkable jump in net inflows. This figure increased by 74.3%, reaching 28.39 billion MAD or approximately 2.63 billion euros, clearly indicating global actors' confidence in the economic development of the region.
Trends in Moroccan Investments Abroad
A more nuanced picture emerges regarding Moroccan investments abroad (IDME). This segment appears to be undergoing a consolidation phase, with both investment expenditures decreasing by 17.1% and revenues declining by 28.6%. Despite this, net flows in this category increased by 16.6% to 8.04 billion MAD, or roughly 750 million euros. Overall, the statistics underscore a strategic shift: while Moroccan companies are adopting a more defensive approach in international markets, the focus is shifting towards capital importation. The combination of a loyal diaspora and attractive conditions for large investors provides Morocco with significant economic resilience in a volatile regional environment.
As reported by maghreb-post.de.
