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Weather Alerts and Port Modernization Loan

Severe weather alerts issued for multiple provinces; France extends a €100m loan for Moroccan port upgrades.

Florent Kalfon · 3 November 2026 · 11 articles read

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Business conditions in Morocco are mixed. Severe weather alerts could disrupt operations, while a significant loan from France supports port modernization. Rising import costs affect trade sectors.

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Safety & health

Severe weather alerts issued for multiple provinces

a view of a city under a cloudy sky — Gabriel Chen / Unsplash

The Moroccan Directorate of Meteorology has issued an orange-level alert for Tuesday and Wednesday, warning of thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds in several provinces. The expected rainfall ranges from 30 to 40 mm, affecting areas including Inezgane-Ait Melloul, Tarfaya, and Assa-Zag, according to La Vie Eco. The alert advises caution for residents and businesses operating in these regions due to potential disruptions.

Impact Operations in affected provinces may face disruptions due to severe weather conditions.

Sources: La Vie Eco ↗, Telquel ↗

Trade

Logistics
Public sector

France extends €100m loan for Moroccan port upgrades

Morocco and France have signed a financing agreement for a €100 million loan to modernize eleven Moroccan ports. The agreement, signed on Tuesday in Rabat between the French Development Agency (AFD) and the National Ports Agency (ANP), aims to support ecological transition and infrastructure upgrades, according to yabiladi.com. This investment is expected to enhance port efficiency and competitiveness, benefiting Morocco's trade and logistics sectors.

Impact Port operators and logistics firms will benefit from improved infrastructure and efficiency.

Sources: yabiladi.com ↗

Energy
Mining

Moroccan imports rise 17% by September end

Morocco's imports increased by 17% to 708 billion dirhams by the end of September, driven by raw materials and energy products, according to Telquel. The Office des Changes reported a 60.9% rise in raw material imports, contributing significantly to the overall increase. This surge reflects heightened demand in key sectors such as energy and mining, impacting trade balances and operational costs.

Impact Importers of raw materials and energy products face increased costs due to rising import volumes.

Sources: Telquel ↗

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