Kingdom
10th National Investment Commission: 44 Projects Approved for 86 Billion Dirhams
Meeting in Rabat under the chairmanship of Aziz Akhannouch, the National Investment Commission approved 44 projects covering several sectors and regions, for a total amount exceeding 86 billion dirhams and the creation of nearly 20,500 jobs.
The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, chaired on Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Rabat, the 10th National Investment Commission established under the new Investment Charter, operational since March 2023, in accordance with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Head of Government highlighted the strong investment momentum experienced by the Kingdom since the implementation of the new Investment Charter, noting that foreign direct investment (FDI) reached a record level, standing at approximately 56.1 billion dirhams (MAD) in 2025, an increase of 22% compared to the peak recorded in 2018.
The Head of Government affirmed that the implementation of the support mechanism for very small, small and medium-sized enterprises (VSMEs/SMEs) is driving a new territorial dynamic, in line with the royal vision aimed at promoting investment as a lever for boosting the national economy, with a view to achieving comprehensive and sustainable development and creating job opportunities, particularly for young people.
During this session, the National Investment Commission approved 30 draft agreements and 14 amendments to agreements under the main mechanism. The 44 approved projects represent a total investment of 86.36 billion dirhams, enabling the creation of nearly 20,500 jobs, including 9,000 direct and 11,500 indirect jobs.
The investments approved under the main mechanism concern 19 provinces and prefectures across 10 regions of the Kingdom. These provinces notably include Inezgane-Aït Melloul, Khémisset, Midelt, Nador, Oued Eddahab, and Rehamna.
These projects cover 18 sectors of activity, including tourism, renewable energy, the automotive industry, airport infrastructure, the agri-food industry, healthcare, railway infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, the chemical and para-chemical industry, the aeronautics industry, and higher education.
Regarding these 44 projects, the automotive industry is the leading job provider, accounting for 38% of total jobs, followed by tourism at 17% and the agri-food industry at 12%.
Moreover, under the strategic mechanism, the National Investment Commission approved two draft agreements totaling 12 billion dirhams and generating more than 2,100 direct jobs, as well as one amendment.
These three projects cover two sectors—namely the chemical industry and the automotive industry—and will be implemented in three regions: Casablanca-Settat, the Oriental region, and Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima.
The Commission also granted strategic status to four projects, representing a total investment of more than 33 billion dirhams and enabling the creation of 4,000 direct jobs.
