Morocco’s Massive Gold Discovery in Guelmim – Could This Be the Start of a National Mining Boom?

A landscape of mining operations in Morocco, highlighting the potential for new gold discoveries. Why Morocco’s gold matters more at home than abroad. ⚒️📊 Morocco in the global gold landscapeMorocco has never been a top-tier gold player. With official holdings of around 22 tonnes, the country ranks in the mid‑60s globally, far behind Africa’s heavyweightsContinueContinue reading “Morocco’s Massive Gold Discovery in Guelmim – Could This Be the Start of a National Mining Boom?”

Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🌍🇲🇦

Global sovereign risk indicators for 2025, highlighting Morocco’s new investment grade status. On September 26, 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Morocco’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings to BBB-/A-3 from BB+/B, with a Stable Outlook. This marks a milestone in the country’s fiscal and economic trajectory: Morocco is now officially investment grade. ✨ For financialContinueContinue reading “Morocco’s Sovereign Rating Upgrade: Implications for Investors and Renewable Energy Financing 🌍🇲🇦”

Morocco Expands PPP Ambitions Beyond Power: New Opportunities in Rail, Education, and Social Infrastructure 🌍🚆📚

Morocco is entering a new phase in its public-private partnership (PPP) journey. While it has traditionally focused on renewable energy and water projects, the country is now actively seeking advisors to explore PPP models in sectors such as railways, education, agriculture, and prisons. 📈💼🌱 With support from the African Development Fund (AfDB), Morocco’s National Public-PrivateContinueContinue reading “Morocco Expands PPP Ambitions Beyond Power: New Opportunities in Rail, Education, and Social Infrastructure 🌍🚆📚”

🌱 Africa50 Hits First Close of AGIA-PD Fund: USD 118M Secured 💰

Africa50 has announced a significant milestone: the first close of the AGIA Project Development Fund (AGIA‑PD), achieving USD 118 million in commitments to catalyze green infrastructure development across Africa. 🤝 Key Investors & Blended Finance Structure African Development Bank (AfDB) anchors the close with USD 40 million in blended capital—comprising USD 20 million in grants, USD 10 million inContinueContinue reading “🌱 Africa50 Hits First Close of AGIA-PD Fund: USD 118M Secured 💰”

Harnessing Morocco’s Offshore Wind Potential: A Financial Modeling Perspective 🌬️🌍

Suitability Map for offshore wind farms in Morocco. Overview: A Windfall Opportunity 📈 Morocco’s extensive Atlantic coastline, stretching over 3,500 km, offers a remarkable opportunity for offshore wind energy development. With an estimated potential of up to 250 GW, this resource surpasses the country’s onshore wind capacity by a factor of ten. Strategically located nearContinueContinue reading “Harnessing Morocco’s Offshore Wind Potential: A Financial Modeling Perspective 🌬️🌍”