National Automotive Industry
The national automobile industry, which is Morocco's first-largest export market, is a model success story for the continent. Morocco has established itself as a pioneer in the African car manufacturing industry since 2017.
The industry is home to well-known operators from around the world (Renault, PSA, Sews Cabind, Leoni, Delphi, etc.), with a local integration rate of more than 60% and an annual production of around one million vehicles.

Sectorial Strategy
The automotive industry is one of the pillars of Morocco's industrial emergence strategy, supported by the Industrial Recovery Plan. The growth of the automotive industry is supported by a national strategy of support and training of the workforce, which aims to achieve 80% local integration by 2030 and a decarbonized production increasingly using renewable energy.
Key Figures
1st
largest producer in Africa1st
Exporting sector in Morocco (2023)$14+ billion
in exports in 2023250
companies220.000
jobs2 million
cars/year capacity by 2030



Assets
Casablanca-Settat Region is the cradle of Moroccan automotive industry which dates back to 1959 with “SOMACA”, the sector's 1st industrial unit. It was then empowered by gradual installation of equipment operators, making avail of the following assets:
A market scoring a solid growth rate
8 strong industrial ecosystems strengthening the position of Morocco in this sector
World-standard industrial recipient facilities
Young and qualified manpower
Local network of national and private operators
Electric Mobility Hub
SOMACA: One of the Renault Group's 5 high-performing sites worldwide
Investment Opportunities
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Electric Vehicle battery components
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Automotive wiring
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Passenger compartment including seats
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Metal deep drawing
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Automotive batteries
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Heavy duty and hull industry
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Engines/transmission systems



Regional Value Offer
Bank for industrial projects providing high-potentiality activities
Diversified regional offer of industrial platforms
Regional support to activities dedicated to research and development
Customized close support by national and regional actors
Vocational training offer delivered by the automotive vocational training institute (IFMIA)

Incentives
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Financial aids provided by the Investment Charter
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Financial aids provided by the Development Fund for Industry and Investment (FDII)
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Many advantages in favour of companies operating within the framework of industrial acceleration zones