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Moroccan Government Formed, Fishing Output Rises

Morocco forms a new government coalition; coastal fishing output increases by 19% as of September.

Florent Kalfon · October 13, 2026 · 12 sources

The picture Improving

The formation of a new government coalition and a significant rise in coastal fishing output indicate improving business conditions in Morocco. The new government may bring stability, while increased fishing output benefits the agriculture sector.

In this briefing Fishing industry in Morocco · Fatima Zahra Mansouri · Government of Morocco · International Monetary Fund · World Bank Group

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Trade

agriculture

Coastal fishing output in Morocco up by 19%

Fishermen unloading large fish from boats at a dock — Xiaoqian Shen / Unsplash

Morocco's coastal and artisanal fishing output reached 965,832 tonnes by the end of September 2026, marking a 19% increase year-on-year, according to La Vie Eco. The value of these landings was nearly 8.7 billion dirhams. The increase is attributed to higher quantities of pelagic fish landed at Mediterranean ports, which rose by 33% to 6,026 tonnes. This growth in the fishing sector is expected to boost the agricultural economy and support related industries.

Impact Exporters and processors in the fishing industry benefit from increased output and revenue.

Sources: La Vie Eco ↗, La Vie Eco ↗

Politics

public-sector

Fatima Zahra Mansouri leads new Moroccan government

Government of Morocco Wikimedia Commons, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Fatima Zahra Mansouri has been appointed as the head of Morocco's new government, following her party's success in recent elections. She is tasked with forming a government coalition, which includes several parliamentary parties, according to Tanja7. The new administration is expected to address key economic and social issues. This political development could provide stability and continuity for investors and businesses operating in Morocco.

Impact Employers and investors in Morocco may benefit from political stability under the new government.

Sources: Tanja7 ↗

finance

Morocco attends IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok

A Moroccan delegation is participating in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok from October 12 to 18, according to Telquel. The meetings will cover topics such as the potential of AI in job creation and mobilizing private capital for employment. This participation highlights Morocco's engagement in global economic discussions and may influence future economic policies and investments.

Impact Financial institutions and policymakers in Morocco gain insights from global economic discussions.

Sources: Telquel ↗

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