Morocco's industrial property statistics reveal significant increases in trademark applications, industrial designs, and patent filings during the first half of 2026. The data demonstrates growing commercial activity across pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and technology sectors, while universities drive nearly half of domestic patent applications.

Chinese automotive manufacturers and suppliers have invested over 10 billion euros in Morocco since the pandemic, establishing the country as their primary global manufacturing hub outside China. This strategic positioning just 14 kilometers from Europe is reshaping competitive dynamics as Chinese companies build a complete EV and battery value chain with privileged access to European markets through Morocco's extensive free-trade agreements.

The Moroccan Competition Counsel (MCC) issued Opinion No. A/6/25 on competition concerns in the pharmaceutical market.

The start of 2021 saw Morocco welcome a raft of major developments. Mid-month the third container terminal of the Tangier Med Port became operational with a capacity to handle 1.5 million...