The Head of Government Chairs the 7th National Investment Commission Established by the New Investment Charter

• 20 investment projects approved for a total amount of 17.3 billion dirhams, creating nearly 27,000 jobs:
  • Approval of 17 projects under the main framework of the new Investment Charter, amounting to approximately 4.3 billion dirhams, creating nearly 5,500 direct and indirect jobs:
    • The approved projects cover 14 provinces and prefectures across 7 regions of the Kingdom.
    • Tourism ranks first among sectors, accounting for 42% of the projected employment opportunities.
  • Approval of 3 projects under the framework of strategic projects, amounting to 13 billion dirhams, creating nearly 21,500 direct and indirect jobs.

The Head of Government, Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, chaired the 7th National Investment Commission on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Rabat. This commission was established under the new Investment Charter, which has been operational since March 2023, in line with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him. The Commission has maintained an unprecedented momentum since the start of the current government mandate, having held 14 sessions so far under its previous and current formats.
The 7th National Investment Commission approved 15 project agreements and 2 amendments to agreements under the main framework established by the new Investment Charter. The 17 approved projects represent a total investment of nearly 4.3 billion dirhams, generating approximately 5,500 jobs, including 3,900 direct jobs and 1,600 indirect jobs.
The projects approved under the main framework of the new Investment Charter cover 14 provinces and prefectures across 7 regions of the Kingdom, including Beni Mellal, Guelmim, and Tan-Tan.
These projects span 7 key sectors, including tourism, renewable energy, agribusiness, automotive, packaging industry, lighting industry, and outsourcing.
Tourism is the leading job-generating sector among the projects approved during this National Investment Commission meeting, accounting for 42% of total job opportunities, followed by automotive (24%), agribusiness (13%), and outsourcing (8%).
Additionally, the 7th Commission approved 3 strategic projects in the textile and leather, metal and metallurgical industry, and telecommunications sectors, particularly in the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima and Rabat-Salé-Kénitra regions. These projects total 13 billion dirhams in investment and are expected to create nearly 21,500 direct and indirect jobs.
During the meeting, the Head of Government emphasized that the country is witnessing a continuous dynamic of private investment across various economic sectors and multiple provinces and prefectures, thanks to the new Investment Charter, implemented in accordance with the High Royal Directives.
Mr. Aziz Akhannouch highlighted that this positive investment momentum reflects Morocco’s attractiveness as an investment destination. He also noted that the government’s initiatives and programs across multiple sectors have now become a catalyst for investment, particularly in tourism, which emerged as the top sector for investments during this session following its revitalization through the national tourism roadmap.
This meeting was attended by: Ms. Nadia FETTAH, Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Nizar BARAKA, Minister of Equipment and Water, Mr. Mohamed SAAD BERRADA, Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports, Ms. Fatim Ezzahra EL MANSOURI, Minister of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy, Mr. Ahmed BOUARI, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Mr. Younes SEKKOURI, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, Mr. Ryad MEZZOUR, Minister of Industry and Trade, Ms. Fatima Zahra AMMOR, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy, Mr. Azzedine El MIDAOUI, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, Mr. Karim ZIDANE, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Investment, Convergence, and Evaluation of Public Policies, Ms. Zakia DRIOUCH, Secretary of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries, Mr. Hicham SABIRY, Secretary of State in charge of Labor, Mr. Ali Seddiki, Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE).