Morocco · Country watch
PAM Leads Elections, Road Open, Sanlam Profits Rise
Morocco's PAM wins legislative elections, key road remains open, and Sanlam Maroc reports a profit increase.
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Business conditions in Morocco remain stable as PAM leads elections, ensuring political continuity. Key logistics routes remain open, and Sanlam Maroc's profit growth signals financial sector resilience.
In this briefing Ministry of Equipment and Water · Sanlam Maroc · Abdelouafi Laftit · Parti Authenticité et Modernité · Rassemblement National des Indépendants · Istiqlal
Disruption
Ministry confirms road between Bab Berred and Chefchaouen open
The Ministry of Equipment and Water confirmed that the road between Bab Berred and Chefchaouen remains open to all vehicles, refuting social media claims of closure. Tangier News reports that the Ministry denied any ongoing disruption on National Road No. 2. This clarification ensures the continuity of transportation and logistics operations in the region.
Impact Logistics providers and travelers can continue using the Bab Berred-Chefchaouen route without disruption.
Sources: Tangier News ↗
Companies
Sanlam Maroc reports 172 MDH net profit in H1 2026
Sanlam Maroc reported a net profit of 172 million dirhams for the first half of 2026, according to La Vie Eco. The company's total revenue reached 4.103 billion dirhams, marking a 19.6% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The financial performance underscores the company's growth trajectory in the Moroccan market.
Impact Sanlam Maroc's shareholders and financial analysts note improved earnings and revenue growth.
Sources: La Vie Eco ↗
Politics
PAM wins Moroccan legislative elections with 97 seats
Part of: PAM's legislative victory and government formation in Morocco →
The Parti Authenticité et Modernité (PAM) won the Moroccan legislative elections with 97 seats, according to provisional results announced by Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit. The Rassemblement National des Indépendants (RNI) followed with 66 seats, and Istiqlal secured 65 seats. The elections, held on September 23, saw a voter turnout of 38.08%, involving nearly 6 million voters, La Vie Eco reports. The results position PAM as the leading party in the Chamber of Representatives, potentially influencing future legislative and economic policies.
Impact Public-sector operators and investors may see policy shifts as PAM leads the legislative agenda.
Sources: La Vie Eco ↗, Telquel ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Internal tension · Safety & health · Markets · Trade.
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- الذهب يستقر في الأسواق الآسيوية وسط ترقب مسار أسعار الفائدة الأمريكية — Agadir 24
- Du silence du RNI à la fête au PAM : dans les coulisses de la nuit électorale — Telquel
- Chouki: « les résultats démontrent que le RNI conserve un poids politique et électoral important même après 5 ans aux affaires » — Aujourdhui
- Législatives 2026 : le marché reste prudent, loin de l'euphorie de 2021 — Telquel
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- تحويلات بنكية مشبوهة نحو الصين تستنفر الجمارك ومراقبي الصرف — Hespress
- تقرير يرصد 59 شبهة لاستعمال المال والرشوة و279 حالة توجيه انتخابي — Hespress
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