Morocco's Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch said on Friday in Tangier that Moroccans living abroad constitute a “genuine economic, social, and investment force,” underlining the growing importance of the diaspora in Morocco’s development strategy.
Speaking at the opening of the National Forum on “Investment and Moroccans of the World,” held under the High Patronage of Mohammed VI, Akhannouch stressed that the contribution of Moroccan expatriates extends beyond financial remittances to include expertise, international networks, and professional skills acquired across the globe.
According to the Head of Government, remittances from Moroccans abroad exceeded MAD 122 billion in 2025, reinforcing the diaspora’s role as one of the Kingdom’s key economic pillars.
Akhannouch said Morocco now seeks to redefine its economic partnership with its diaspora by encouraging a shift from financial transfers toward productive investments capable of generating wealth, creating jobs, supporting innovation, and contributing to regional development.
“Our ambition is clear: to make Morocco the natural destination for investments by Moroccan expats and to offer them an encouraging environment enabling them to fully participate in the development dynamic taking place across the Kingdom,” he said.
He described investment by Moroccans living abroad as more than an economic issue, calling it a “strategic bet for the future” aimed at building a more competitive and internationally integrated Morocco.
Akhannouch also emphasized that the Kingdom’s attention toward its diaspora is rooted in a long-term strategic vision guided by King Mohammed VI, whom he said considers Moroccans abroad an essential component of the nation and a strategic partner in the country’s modernization efforts.
In this regard, he recalled royal directives aimed at strengthening the role of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad and establishing the Mohammadia Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad, initiatives intended to improve institutional support and reinforce ties between expatriates and their homeland.
The Head of Government further highlighted the King’s focus on expanding investment opportunities for Moroccans abroad, with the objective of increasing their current contribution to private investment in Morocco, estimated at around 10 percent.
He said Moroccan expatriates also benefit from a range of social and economic programs, including housing assistance measures designed to facilitate settlement and investment in Morocco while reinforcing links between future generations and the Kingdom.
Turning to the broader economic context, Akhannouch said Morocco is undergoing “an in-depth and rapid transformation,” which has enabled the country to convert global geopolitical challenges into opportunities for growth and development.
He argued that structural reforms and major strategic projects launched under the leadership of King Mohammed VI have helped position Morocco as a regional investment hub capable of attracting major international investments across multiple sectors.
The Prime Minister pointed in particular to reforms introduced under the new Investment Charter, describing them as a major catalyst for boosting investment momentum in the Kingdom.
He also referred to the government’s 2023–2026 roadmap to improve the business climate, including efforts to simplify administrative procedures and expand digital services for entrepreneurs and project developers.
The forum seeks to strengthen coordination between public and private stakeholders around a shared vision for productive and sustainable investment, while highlighting the central role played by Moroccans around the world in the Kingdom’s economic development trajectory.
