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Morocco in Brief
Capital Rabat
GovernmentConstitutional Monarchy, democratic, social parliament
Area 710 850 km²
Climate Mediterranean
Time Zone GMT (GMT+1 en été)
Languages Arab (official), French, Spanish, English
GDP 802,517 MM DH (2011)72 MM €
GDP/inhabitant 24,320 DH/inhabitant (2011)
Average Growth 5% (over the last 5 years)
GDP Sectors(2010)
Primary Sector 15,4%
Secondary Sector 29,7%
Tertiary Sector 55,0%Inflation Rate 0,9% (2011)
Source : Haut Commissariat au Plan et Office des Changes
Summary
Morocco: Attractive EnvironmentI
Morocco – Priority to InvestorsIII
II An Attractive Value Proposition
Political Stability Conducive to InvestmentSolid macroeconomic fundamentalsWorld Class Infrastructures
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Morocco: Stable Political Environment
A monarchy was established in 788 (12 centuries of existence)
A bicameral parliamentary system
All laws are subject to a vote of two rooms
A Constitutional Council shall ensure the conformity of laws with the Constitution
A judiciary independent of legislative and executive
A multiparty system
More than 85 000 associations and NGO's
In July 2011, a new constitution was adopted by referendum and Spending:
A constant dynamic of openness and democratization
• Plurality of the Moroccan identity• Rule of law and institutions• Individual and collective freedom
• Human rights• Moralization of public life
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“His Majesty the King and the people of Morocco showedgreat political maturity. Compared to what it is happeningelsewhere in the region and around the world, Morocco isquite admired in the United State. We look to Morocco quiteoften as an example of how you create a climate in whichbusinesses are welcomed, investors are attracted, people havejobs because of that”Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State‐ 26/02/2012
“The new constitution represents a "major and positive step" on the path of democracy consolidation in Morocco”Carlos Carnero González, Spanish Ambassador to European integration 22/07/2011
“Morocco tends to align more with Europe than with its Southern and Western neighbors“ CNN ‐ 21/02/2011
“Morocco's stability and the constructive spirit of the Moroccansociety as well as its commitment to tolerance and opennesspraised Morocco's institutional reforms and the adoption by theMoroccan people of the new democratic constitution”.Bernardino Leon, EU representative in the SouthernMediterranean region ‐ 26/07/2011
Stable Political Environment:Morocco an exception in the region
International analysts are excluding Moroccan ... And ... praise its democratic dynamic
“Despite regional troubles, Morocco continues itsprogress…Various factors point to encouraging prospects forthe Moroccan economy in 2011, namely an excellent harvestand a continuous diversification of the Moroccan economy”International think‐tank Oxford Business Group (OBG)‐29/07/2011
“Morocco is a model to follow in the region. Together withTunisia, we will find the needed cohesion and dynamism tostrengthen the role of the region in the Mediterranean “.Moncef Marzouki, President of Tunisia ‐ 08/02/2012
'' The performance of the Moroccan economy remains one ofthe highest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)''.Nema Shafik, Deputy Managing Director InternationalMonetary Fund (IMF) ‐14/05/2012
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"Morocco is among the countries that are having the most significant advances in investment, particularly in terms of quality of information provided to investors by the AMDI and high‐level overview"World Bank ‐ 22/05/2012
Advanced Status with the European Union
In October 2008, Morocco and the European Union (EU) signed and ratified an advanced status which guarantees a stronger relationship between the kingdom and the 27 member countries of the Union.
On the political front Organization of a regular summit EU‐Morocco Informal meetings to address issues of security, immigration, crisis management, and other matters of
interest to both political parties. Morocco's participation in all programs and community bodies in the EU.
On the economic front: Reconciliation of Morocco's legislative framework with the communal acquisition Conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement depth Promotion of European investments in Morocco Strengthening policy research and innovation in industry Support of Moroccan SMEs Integration of the Moroccan market and the European energy market
The advanced status is a testimony of trust in the effort of Morocco in terms of political reforms, consolidation of the rule of law, better justice, economic reform, social cohesion and fight against poverty .
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Solid Macroeconomic Fundamentals
Robust GDP Growth
Controlled Inflation
FallingUnemployment
Rate
Increase in ForeignDirect Investment
(FDI)
Control of Public Debt
Sources: Haut Commissariat au Plan & Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances
3.25.2 3.7 5.0
0
5
10GDP Growth (%)
20102002‐20091998‐2000 2011
6.2
2.0 0.9 0.90
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10Inflation (%)
2010Mean 200‐
2009Mean 1990‐
1995 2011
22.012.7 13.413.9 8.2 8.9
0
20
40Unemployment Rate (%)
20101999 2011
NationalUrbain
4 817
0
10
20
30
FDI ( in MM DH)
05‐0900‐0495‐99 2010‐2011
29,5
68.150
0
50
100Public Debt (% of PIB)
20102000 2011
52
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Successfully meeting the major challenges, 2011.
Maintains 2011 Rating
AffirmsMorocco's
Investment rating‐2011
N°1In Africa
African Country of the future 2011‐2012
Major Infrastructure Upgrades
Airports•15 International Airports•Casablanca #1 Europe‐Africa hub
Tramways•Rabat and Casablanca •1 milliard €
Auto Routes (nombre de Km)•2000 ‐ 2010: 150 to 1 000 km (≈ x 7)•2010 ‐2015 : 1 000 to 1 800 km (≈ x 2)
Rail System•Premier TGV in Africa (Tanger‐Casablanca) in 2015 – 1,8 million €
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Tanger Med: World class infrastructure in a strategic location:
• Current capacity of 3 million containersCapacity of 8.5 million containers in 2017Objective: To appear in the World Top 15Offers integrated industrial areas, business and logistics backed port
Port platform ideal to serve Europe and the countries of West Africa
22 Integrated Industrial Platforms (P2I)
RABAT
CASABLANCA
TANGER
KENITRA
TETOUAN BERKANE
OUJDAFESMEKNES
MARRAKECH
AGADIR
LAAYOUNE
DAKHLA
CASANEARSHORE
TETOUAN SHORE
FES SHORENOUASSEUR AEROSPACE CITY
ATLANTIC FREE ZONE
TECHNOPOLIS
MARRAKECH SHORE
P2I GENERALIST
P2I OFFSHORING
P2I AUTOMOBILE P2I AGROPOLIE: AGRICULTUREFOOD PROCESSING
AGROPOLIS
TANGER FREE ZONE
P2I RENEWABLE ENERGY
OUJDA SHORE
CLEANTECH
TANGER AUTOMOTIVE CITY
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P2I AERONAUTICS
Land Emergence
Primary mission: to ensure the porting of assets (land search and location, administrative and legal aspects, delivery "turnkey" and site management). Investments between 100 to 300 million MAD covering between 5,000 m² and 20,000 m² Funding for 60% and 40% P2I areas outside P2I.
Large Investment Projects in 2011
• Thales has chosen Morocco for the implementation of its new headquarters in Africa (formerly in France)
• Morocco = 15% of sales in Africa
• 50/50 JV: new plant for production of cables and enclosures for high‐speed trains and trams
• 30 M €• 400 employees
• First Four Seasons in North Africa• 160 M € investment with 15 hectares• Inaugurated in November 2011.
• 160 M € investment for the development of an aerospace manufacturing plant• Early implementation in 2012 and manufacturing in 2013
• Investment 90 million €• Acquiring 63.9% stake PROMOPHARM
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Large Investment Projects for 2012
• Inauguration of a new factory 3000 m² in Berrechid• Investment of € 3.2 million + additional investment of € 11m for 2014.• This new unit of Leoni should employ 2 500 people.
• Number one in the Indian generic drug manufacturing with a plant in Casablanca.• Investment of approximately € 2 million.
• Investment of 20 M €• Automotive based in Tangiers City, near Tangier
• Operation of its new logistics platform of 13,000 m² located in the industrial park Sapino.Investment of € 3.5 million
• € 40 million investment at its plant in Nouaceur for a new production line of its newest brand MIAMI, juice "pulpy"Total investment of € 80 million for all its activities in Morocco in 2012
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The fight against corruption in Morocco
Morocco signed the UN Convention Against Corruption on 9 December 2003 and ratified it on 9 May 2007.
Morocco signed the OECD Convention on Action against Corruption of Foreign Public Officials in International
Business Transactions in 1997 and ratified it in 2000.
The Forum of Central Corruption Prevention (ICPC) was created in March 2007.
Constitutionalizing of the Competition Council (CCC) and the ICPC since June 2011.
Establishing harmonious and coherent system to fight against corruption since June 2011.
The new constitution guarantees free elections, a strict neutrality, equal access to resources and guaranteed
protection of witnesses of corruption, etc..
The new government is firmly committed to the fight against corruption immediately launching 59 measures
relating to good governance and strengthening of the ICPC.
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Morocco in the World
Member of the United Nations (UN) since November 1956
Non‐permanent member of the Security Council (UNSC) until 2013.
Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since January 1995.
Member of International Investment at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
The Kingdom of Morocco is a very active member of the Mediterranean Dialogue Treaty Organization North
Non‐NATO major ally since January 2004.
Major partner of the European Union (EU)
Signature of the EU‐Morocco Advanced Status in 2008 ‐Morocco is allowed to participate in all current and future programs of the EU since February 2012.
Morocco is also a member of the Arab League (AL), the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), the Francophonie, the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), the Group of 77, the Union for Mediterranean (UFM) and the Community of Sahel‐Saharan States (CESS).
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Attijariwafa bank BMCE Bank (and the Bank of Africa)
2010: African Bank of the Year
Morocco offers a Solid Banking Systemwith local stakeholders developing on the international level through a presence in Africa
The highest level of penetration of banking services in Africa, after South Africa‐ The bank assets to GDP reached 73% against 69% in Egypt, 33% in Algeria
Three national champions among the top‐10 in Africa‐ Attijariwafa: # 6‐ Banque Populaire Group: # 8‐ BMCE Bank: # 9
Strong presence in African countries to support the Moroccan companies
Key Factors
1.5 MM $ C.A
35 MM $ assets
0.8 MM $ C.A
19 MM $ assets
Source: BCEAO, FMI – World Economic Outlook, Avril 2010, PNUD – HDR database (2010), Bank al Maghrib, banks websites & annual reports, BCG analysis14
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Morocco – Priority InvestorIII
II
Ideal Geostrategic position
A competitive destination
A unique network of Free Trade Agreements
Human Resources – Young and Qualified
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An Attractive Value Proposition
Morocco: a country attractive to investors
Morocco ‐ A Crossroads between Continents
PARIS
Flight TimeRoad and Sea
ROME
FRANkFORT
SAO PAULO
NEW YORK
CAIROACCRA
PEKING
DAKAR
MADRID22h3d
3h4d
18h25d
1h1d
2h2d
3h3d
2h2d
4h4d
4h5d
7h10d
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The Port of Tangier Med: Connections to 130 ports in 65 countries
Index of liner shipping in Morocco
Total traffic of 27 million tons in 2011, up 17% compared to 2010
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7783 84 80
3323
18 18
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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Morocco : A unique connectivity between Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Direct connections with 32 European cities
The number of int’l passengers:a continuous progression
Direct Connections with 24Cities in the Middle East and Africa
Sources: Office National des Aéroports & Royal Air Maroc
Competitive Costs
700 730 737 773884
990
302 360 393 5301081 1226
27363046
3787
US$ Per Container US$ per month
Cost to Export* Competitive Salaries(On average) Corporate Tax Rate
41.70% 43% 44.50%
62.80% 63.80%
Maroc Egypte Turquie Tunisie Chine
20 Source: Banque Mondiale 2012
+ 47%
Morocco Egypt Turkey Tunisia China
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Access exemption from Customs Duties
Situated 14 km from Europe
Agreement with Turkey (2003)
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Agreement with the USA (2005)
Current agreement with Canada
Agreement with the European Union(1996)
Since 2008, Morocco has Advanced Status with EU
Current agreement with the Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU & CEMAC)
Agadir Agreement (2004)Accord United Arab Emirates (2003)Agreement of the Arab League (1998)
• 64% of Moroccans aged under 34
• 6 million young people (between 18 and 35)
• A working population of 12 million
• 175 000 students graduate
• 10,000 engineering graduates a year
• More than 100 universities and public schools
• More than 200 private colleges
A young and educated population
• 13 million Internet users
• 4.1 million Facebook users (39th world), of which 80% are under 30 years
• Continued growth of the learning of English, Spanish and German
• Strong cultural and linguistic affinities with Europe
Youth of the World
Quality of Human Resources
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Morocco: a country attractive to investorsI
Morocco: Investor PriorityIII
II A value proposition attractive and reliable
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Helps you find a location that meets the specific requirements of your project
Puts you in touch with the free zones/industrial to get the best possible opportuntiies..
Facilitates the integration of yourbusiness in the local economy
Helps you set‐upand prosper
Helps you find a location that meets the specific requirements of your project
Puts you in touch with the free zones/industrial to get the best possible opportuntiies..
Facilitates the integration of yourbusiness in the local economy
Helps you set‐upand prosper Helps your project succeed
Welcomes you and gives you thenecessary advice for yourinvestment
The AMDI, through its aftercareservce ensures satisfaction followinginvestments
Accompanies You
Welcomes you and gives you thenecessary advice for yourinvestment
The AMDI, through its aftercareservce ensures satisfaction followinginvestments
Accompanies You
The AMDI – Serving Investors
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Provides detailed information on regulations that apply to your investment.
Helps you identify the financial benefits available for your project at regional and national levels.
Brings you the help you need to speed up procedures and assist you in dealing with government services.
BY SECTOR BY COUNTRY
The Evolution of FDI in Morocco (MM DH/yr)
Source: Office des Changes
23.8%
19.2%
18.6%
14.9%
8.0%
4.1% 2.3%2.4%2.1%1.7%1.5% TELECOMMUNICATIONS
INDUSTRYREAL ESTATETOURISMBANKINGOTHERENERGY & MINESCOMMERCEHOLDINGTRANSPORTASSURANCEGRANDS TRAVAUXMISCAGRICULTUREFISHINGEDUCATIONPETROL
47.9%
17.1%
6.2%
3.6%3.3%3.1%2.9%2.7%2.2%
1.9%1.2%
FRANCE
SPAIN
UNITED ARABEMIRATESSWITZERLAND
UNITED KINGDOM
GERMANY
UNITED STATES
U.E.B.L
KUWAIT
SAUDI ARABIA
ITALY
PORTUGAL
27
16
5
32
6
23
9
27 26
38
2823
32
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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Evolution of FDI (million of DH)
16
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Median 1999‐2011 = 20,5
Islamic Finance
Legislation that will soon be presented to the first chamber. It concerns three types of institutions: banks, similar establishment and Islamic financial institution.
The government assumes that Islamic finance is a model that has proven its resistance to financial crises and has significant growth potential.
The amount of money circulating in the global Islamic finance is estimated at more than 1000 billion in 2011, up more than 50% compared to 2008 and by 21% compared to 2010.
The principle: Money as capital can serve as a means to trade and not be an object of commerce. A principle very beneficial for investors.
The Islamic financial institution includes: investment funds, investment companies and funds; exchange companies and financial intermediaries, consulting firms specializing in the financial sector and credit rating agencies.
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Land Emergence
Morocco has set up an investment company dedicated to real estate with the strategy of investing in the Sites and industrial units, logistics platforms, storage and office assets
The Land Emergence aims to be the owner of these investments and donor support through Moroccan manufacturers in their development projects and / or expansion.
This Land Emergence was created at the initiative of the three major sponsors Moroccan banks allowing it access to very broad funding arrangements
The Land Emergence has a target size of 1.05 Billion MAD equity, an investment capacity of about 2.1 billion MAD across the country.
The Land Emergence investment means range from 100 to 300 million MAD The size of the programs reach 40,000 m² of built area for industrial and logistical
assets Aims to be between 5,000 m2 and 20,000 m² of floor space for office assets
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The seed funding, implementation and orientation (FARO)
FARO was launched on 27 May 2010 in the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean to contribute to the development of innovation on both sides of the Mediterranean.
With a budget of € 1 million, the fund allows Faro European entrepreneurs to explore the feasibility of innovative projects in collaboration with partners in the southern Mediterranean. Each project supported by the Faro has a grant of a maximum of 20,000 euros, to finance up to 50% of the total costs incurred for the work.
The grant will allow the holders of small innovative projects to develop feasibility studies to project their partnership at both the technical, financial, legal, commercial or managerial.
The creation of this fund is in line with development of SMEs in the Union for the Mediterranean and associates the French Development Agency (AFD) to the Caisse des Dépôts (CDC) and OSEO, with three main objectives :
Fostering entrepreneurship and promoting employment
Support innovation in the countries of the southern shore of the Mediterranean
Develop partnerships north / south
Holders of projects receiving assistance from the fund will have access to privileged and sponsorship exchanges of experiences and the development of innovations.
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“The Moroccan Monarchy is the guarantor of stability and sustainability of the state (Chatham House). Monarchy is needed in the Moroccan political process, as arbitrator and anchor, emphasizing consensus of Moroccan society, in all its components around the monarchy, a consensus that is shown during the debates on the reforms introduced last year. "Clair Spencer, director of Middle East & North in Chatham House Royal Institute of Affairs Internationales‐01/06/2012
"Morocco, thanks to its stability, is free from the uncertainty surrounding the investment climate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region due to turbulence of the Arab Spring. Financial Times, British daily business ‐29/05/2012
"The manner in which Morocco has pledged constitutional reform last year is a" great source of inspiration for countries in the region '"Vidar Helgesen, Secretary‐General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) ‐1/06/2012
"'Morocco is an original case in the Arab world since the Kingdom has made a revolu on in the cons tu onal regime. Monarchy has chosen to pass a constitutional monarchy which allows for a democratic transition, something that is likely to reassure investors used to invest in Morocco.''Philippe de Fontaine Vive Curtaz, Vice‐President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) ‐1/06/2012
"The Monarchy in Morocco enjoys the" historical legitimacy "and is a" source of stability. ""Friedrich Naumann, Ronald Meinardus, Regional Director for North Africa and the Middle East, the German Foundation ‐5/06/2012
"Morocco has always been strongly committed to greater trade and economic integration between the countries of the Maghreb. 'Jose Fernandez, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State in charge of Economic Affairs and Energy ‐5/06/2012
"With the free trade agreement linking Morocco to the United States, the United Kingdom is to serve as a viable" business platform "for U.S. companies wishing to conquer the markets of Africa and the area of North Africa and Middle East in Particular."Jose Fernandez, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State in charge of Economic Affairs and Energy .‐4/06/2012
Group of the World Bank (WB) has highlighted the progress made by Morocco in promoting investment, including efforts by the Moroccan Agency for Investment Development (MIDA) to attract and respond to requests of information for foreign investors.
Morocco Seen from Abroad
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A Business Environment Conducive to Investment•51 double taxation agreements•62 agreements for the protection of foreign investments•Member of the Investment Committee of the OECD•Member of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
•Member of MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
•51 double taxation agreements•62 agreements for the protection of foreign investments•Member of the Investment Committee of the OECD•Member of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
•Member of MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)•Creation of the National Committee of the Business Environment (CNEA) to facilitate procedures, access to information and to carry out legal reforms.
•Modernization of company law•Strengthening the protection of intellectual property•New law on arbitration and mediation•New banking regulations•Administrative simplification
•Creation of the National Committee of the Business Environment (CNEA) to facilitate procedures, access to information and to carry out legal reforms.
•Modernization of company law•Strengthening the protection of intellectual property•New law on arbitration and mediation•New banking regulations•Administrative simplification
•Reduction of the tax burden•Creation of specific funds for investment promotion•Reduction of the tax burden•Creation of specific funds for investment promotion
Protection of InvestmentsProtection of Investments
Legal Framework Reform
Legal Framework Reform
Tax IncentivesTax Incentives
Morocco is the country that has "most improved" its regulatory affairs in 201121st position in the world ranking
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International InstrumentsInternational Instruments
•Morocco has endorsed the OECD Declaration on Propriety, Integrity and transparency in the conduct of business and international finance and the Declaration on Green Growth.
•Morocco has endorsed the OECD Declaration on Propriety, Integrity and transparency in the conduct of business and international finance and the Declaration on Green Growth.
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Germany ‐ FrankfurtBockenheimer Lands street 17/19‐60325.
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Italy ‐ RomeVia Attilio Regolo, 19 ‐00192 Rome
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Morocco ‐ Rabat32, rue Honaine angle avenue MichlifenAgdal
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UAE ‐ Dubai
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Presence in the World AMDI
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