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Chinese industrial investment in Morocco is entering a new phase. For several years, the most visible developments have been large projects involving companies such as Gotion High-Tech, BTR, CNGR/COBCO and Hailiang. Batteries, battery materials, automotive components, copper products and other industrial activities have attracted billions of dirhams of announced investment. But looking only at individual projects misses the bigger picture. Morocco is gradually positioning its

摩洛哥矿业、关键矿产与新能源产业链，正在成为中国企业投资摩洛哥值得关注的新方向 过去两年，提到中国企业投资摩洛哥，外界关注的焦点主要集中在新能源汽车、电池材料、汽车零部件以及工业园区。 但2026年9月出现的一条消息，值得中国企业从另一个角度关注摩洛哥。 中国自然资源部中国地质调查局正式发布“智能填图（AI-GeoMapping）”系统，而摩洛哥已经成为该系统首批海外推广应用国家之一，与沙特阿拉伯、老挝、秘鲁、卢旺达和坦桑尼亚等国一起进入首批国际应用范围。(China Geological Survey) 这看起来是一项地质技术合作，但如果把它放到摩洛哥正在发展的矿业、关键矿产、电池材料和新能源汽车产业链中来看，意义就不只是“AI+地质”这么简单。 它提出了一个更值得中国投资者思考的问题： 未来的中摩产业合作，会不会从“在摩洛哥建厂”，进一步向“地质勘探—矿产资源—材料加工—电池材料—电池制造”整条产业链延伸？ 这可能成为中国企业观察摩洛哥产业发展的一个新方向。 一、中国企业在摩洛哥的布局，正在从“工厂”向产业链上下游延伸 目前，中国企业在摩洛哥

中国银行加强摩洛哥布局：中国企业投资与建厂进入新阶段 Bank of China is strengthening its engagement in Morocco as Chinese investment in the country moves from traditional trade and infrastructure contracts toward large-scale manufacturing, batteries, automotive components, renewable energy and other industrial projects. The September 2026 visit of Bank of China Chairman Ge Haijiao (葛海蛟) to Morocco provides another indication of how the China–Morocco economic relationship is evolving. During his visit,

For Chinese manufacturers considering a new production base close to Europe, Morocco, Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia frequently appear on the shortlist. All four countries offer advantages for manufacturing, exports and international expansion. But their value propositions are very different. Turkey benefits from a deep and mature industrial supply chain. Egypt offers access to a very large domestic market. Tunisia has long experience in specialized export manufacturing for Europe

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