Bordeaux Highlights Investment Opportunities in the Southern Provinces of Morocco
Investment Opportunities in Southern Morocco Presented in Bordeaux
Investment opportunities in the southern provinces of Morocco were showcased on Friday in Bordeaux during the Morocco-New Aquitaine business meetings, which brought together elected officials and economic actors from Morocco and France.
Organized as part of a promotional tour by the Regional Investment Centers (CRI) from the three southern regions, initiated by the Moroccan embassy in Paris, this meeting highlighted the incentives available for investors, support structures, and development prospects in strategic sectors.
The representatives from the CRIs of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, and Guelmim-Oued Noun presented key structural projects undertaken in these regions, emphasizing their economic potential, their access to the Atlantic, and their role as gateways to African and international markets.
Particularly promising sectors identified include the blue economy, maritime activities, port and logistics infrastructure, renewable energies, green hydrogen, artificial intelligence, and decarbonization technologies.
Mohammed Jifer, Director of the CRI of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, notably highlighted the region’s competitive advantages and prospects offered by the new development model for the southern provinces, driven by King Mohammed VI. He also underscored the role of the Royal Atlantic Initiative in enhancing connectivity, trade exchanges, and regional economic integration.
On his part, Mohamed Assouss, Director of the CRI of Guelmim, recalled the infrastructure developments in the region, including the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway, the airports of Guelmim and Tan-Tan, as well as the ports of Tan-Tan and Sidi Ifni. He also mentioned the industrial land offerings available across the four provinces in the region.
Nouzha Sahel, the Consul General of Morocco in Bordeaux, emphasized the importance of bridging Moroccan and New Aquitaine businesses to foster sustainable partnerships, particularly by mobilizing the skills and entrepreneurial spirit of the Moroccan diaspora.
These meetings also piqued the interest of companies from New Aquitaine, according to Yasmina Boultam, a regional advisor representing the region’s president, Alain Rousset.
Alongside the event, CRI representatives engaged with local economic players at the Bordeaux-Gironde Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The aim is to identify new avenues for cooperation, develop partnerships among businesses, and facilitate the realization of joint projects.
The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) presented the southern provinces as an emerging investment destination, highlighting its role in guiding and supporting businesses.
Bordeaux marks the first stop on an economic promotion tour for the three southern regions across several French cities, aimed at strengthening economic ties between Morocco and New Aquitaine.
