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Morocco’s green hydrogen ambitions are attracting growing international attention, but one question could prove just as important as technology selection: where should green hydrogen projects actually be located? A 2026 academic study published in the Journal of Power Sources offers an interesting answer. Researchers compared the economics of green hydrogen production in Dakhla, Tangier, Benguerir and El Jadida, using autonomous energy systems combining solar photovoltaic gen

Chinese companies are playing an increasingly visible role in Morocco’s industrial transformation. Factories, energy projects, infrastructure, equipment installation and industrial construction are creating significant opportunities for Chinese engineering and construction companies. But as more Chinese companies enter Morocco, one challenge is becoming increasingly important: Local compliance. For many Chinese companies, the technical side of a project is not necessarily the

Morocco’s emerging green hydrogen industry is beginning to attract not only large-scale project developers, but also the technology and equipment suppliers that could eventually form the backbone of a new industrial value chain. One of the latest signals comes from China. Huadian Heavy Industries (HHI), a Shanghai-listed Chinese energy engineering company, commissioned an alkaline electrolysis hydrogen production test module in Morocco during the first half of 2026, according

For the past few years, Morocco’s battery industry has largely been a story of investment announcements, industrial projects and future capacity. That is beginning to change. Chinese battery-materials giant CNGR Advanced Material has reported that production of nickel-based materials from the first phase of its Moroccan operations exceeded 1,000 tons during the first half of 2026. The number itself is still modest compared with the plant’s planned capacity. But strategically,

Morocco is no longer simply attracting Chinese automotive investment. Something much bigger is taking shape. Major Chinese companies involved in electric vehicle batteries and battery materials — including BTR New Material, Gotion High-Tech, CNGR, Hailiang and Tinci Materials — are investing across different parts of Morocco's emerging battery value chain. Taken individually, these projects are significant. Taken together, they reveal something much more important: Morocco is

For decades, Morocco’s phosphate industry has been primarily associated with fertilizers and global food security. That picture is beginning to change. As lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries gain importance in electric vehicles and energy storage, Morocco’s phosphate resources could give the country a much larger role in the global battery supply chain — and create new opportunities for Chinese battery and materials manufacturers. From Fertilizers to Battery Materials The

Chinese automotive supplier Sanlian has officially established its Moroccan subsidiary in Tangier, marking another Chinese industrial investment in Morocco’s rapidly expanding automotive ecosystem. The new company, Sanlian Technology Morocco, will establish its industrial operations at Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City, near Tanger Med and one of Morocco’s most important automotive and export manufacturing clusters. Sanlian’s planned overseas investment was previously increased f

Morocco’s transition toward greener port and industrial infrastructure is moving into a more concrete phase. A 13 MWp floating solar project is expected to generate nearly 20 GWh of electricity per year, covering approximately 10% of the port’s energy needs. For Chinese companies, however, the real significance goes far beyond the size of this individual project. It highlights several important shifts taking place in the Moroccan market. 1. Renewable energy is moving closer t

Chinese textile group Shengtai has reached another important milestone in its planned investment in Morocco, securing two major regulatory approvals in China for its MAD 2.29 billion (approximately RMB 1.716 billion) green textile industrial park. On August 15, 2026, the project obtained an Overseas Investment Certificate from the Department of Commerce of Hunan Province, as well as a registration notice from the provincial Development and Reform Commission. The planned Moroc

中国纺织企业盛泰集团（Shengtai）计划在摩洛哥建设的绿色纺织产业园取得重要进展。该项目计划总投资最高达22.9亿摩洛哥迪拉姆（约17.16亿元人民币），近日已在中国获得两项重要审批。 2026年8月15日，盛泰摩洛哥项目获得湖南省商务主管部门颁发的境外投资证书，同时取得省级发展和改革部门出具的项目备案通知。 根据项目规划，摩洛哥生产基地将主要生产高端棉纱、高端面料及高端成衣，打造一体化纺织制造基地，并进一步服务国际市场。 早在2025年3月至4月期间，盛泰已通过董事会、监事会及股东大会等内部程序，批准与摩洛哥方面签署相关投资协议。 摩洛哥成为全球制造布局的重要基地 盛泰表示，投资摩洛哥有助于进一步完善公司的全球产业布局，补充纺织产业链生态，并提升海外市场拓展及产品供应能力。 对于中国制造企业而言，摩洛哥拥有靠近欧洲市场、国际市场准入优势、不断完善的工业基础设施以及良好的港口和物流条件。 该项目未来还可能带动上下游产业链发展，为纺纱、织布、成衣制造、纺织机械、包装及物流等领域创造新的合作机会。 项目仍需完成后续审批 值得注意的是，获得此次中国

China’s Zhenhua 36, operated by Zhenhua Ocean Shipping, has successfully delivered two large quay cranes to Nador West Med Port in Morocco, marking another step forward in the development of one of the country’s most strategic new port and industrial platforms. The vessel arrived at Nador West Med on July 29, 2026, carrying two ship-to-shore port cranes. Following berthing, the crew immediately began the complex operations required to prepare the equipment for unloading, incl

Morocco’s 990 MW El Wahda gas-fired power plant has reached an important construction milestone, highlighting both the country’s expanding power infrastructure and the growing role of Chinese EPC contractors in major Moroccan energy projects. At the project site in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, a 9.3-meter-long steel column weighing 5.6 tonnes was successfully lifted and installed, officially marking the beginning of steel structure installation for the plant’s overh

Chinese medical textile and healthcare products manufacturer Jiangsu Aishelun Medical Technology Group is moving forward with its industrial investment in Morocco, reinforcing the country’s growing position as a manufacturing base for Chinese companies targeting European, Middle Eastern and African markets. In July 2026, Aishelun’s board approved an investment agreement with the Moroccan government covering MAD 203.7 million (approximately €19 million). The decision was unani

Guizhou Tyre is advancing a $298.7 million (approximately MAD 2.7 billion) tire manufacturing project in Tanger Tech, Morocco, with planned annual production capacity of up to 6 million radial tires. The project represents another major step in the rapid expansion of Chinese industrial investment in Morocco and further strengthens Tangier’s position as one of the country’s most important automotive and manufacturing hubs. $298.7 Million Investment in Tanger Tech Chinese tire

A Practical Guide for Chinese Manufacturers Considering a Factory in Morocco Morocco is attracting a growing number of Chinese industrial projects, particularly in automotive components, electric vehicle batteries, advanced materials, electronics and other export-oriented manufacturing sectors. But beyond Morocco’s location, industrial zones and access to international markets, there is another factor that deserves the attention of Chinese investors: Morocco can financially s

Practical HR guide for Chinese manufacturers and investors setting up operations in Morocco Morocco is becoming an increasingly important manufacturing base for Chinese companies expanding internationally. Automotive components, batteries, new materials, electronics, renewable energy and industrial equipment manufacturers are establishing or evaluating operations in the country, attracted by Morocco's proximity to Europe, industrial infrastructure, trade agreements and growin

As the world accelerates its transition toward electric vehicles, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, one topic has become central to global economic strategy: critical minerals. These minerals are the foundation of modern technologies, powering everything from EV batteries and wind turbines to semiconductors and defense systems. Countries that can secure reliable supplies are positioning themselves at the center of tomorrow's industrial eco

Over the past few years, Chinese investment in Morocco has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. From electric vehicle components and battery materials to renewable energy and advanced manufacturing, Morocco is attracting some of China's largest industrial companies. This raises an important question: Is Morocco becoming China's most strategic industrial hub outside Asia? Why Chinese Companies Are Choosing Morocco The answer goes beyond competitive labor costs. As global supp

Morocco has become one of the world's fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, attracting billions of dollars in foreign direct investment from companies across China, Europe, and North America. One of the main reasons behind this success is Morocco's Free Zones, officially known as Industrial Acceleration Zones (IAZs). These zones offer significant tax advantages, modern infrastructure, simplified administrative procedures, and strategic access to European, African, and Middle Ea

Morocco is intensifying its efforts to attract Chinese travelers as part of an ambitious strategy to make China one of its fastest-growing tourism markets. In a significant step toward achieving this goal, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) recently organized a tourism promotion event in Hong Kong, bringing together around 30 travel agencies, tour operators, and tourism professionals from the Special Administrative Region. The initiative, coordinated by the ONMT Beij