Morocco and the EIB

Our financing fosters sustainable development and brings real benefits for all Moroccans. Our activities in the country support the goals set up by the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and other EU bilateral agreements, such as the recent and first of its kind EU-Morocco Green Partnership.

In Morocco, we have focused on:

Private sector development

We improve access to finance for small businesses through our intermediated loans with local banks within the framework of the EU’s Trade and Competitiveness Programme. Through the Risk Capital Facility, the EIB also supports financial and microfinance institutions to help women and vulnerable populations.

Under the Economic Resilience Initiative, we have supported regional integration and stability by investing in higher education, research and innovation.

Climate and energy

We financed projects to upgrade and rehabilitate the water supply and distribution infrastructure across Morocco. We have also helped the agricultural sector to become more sustainable.

Transport

Our loans to the national railway company increase the quality of railways in the country and encourage green and sustainable transport.

Digitalisation

We provided funding to accelerate the digitalisation of Morocco’s motorways through electronic tolls and digital payment systems. We also equipped local university students with laptops to enable wider e-learning.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Morocco.

EIB stories in Morocco

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves quality of life in Morocco and beyond.

18 December 2023
Andreia Nuno

After the quake

Morocco invests in new education infrastructure and tackles social inequality in rural areas devastated by an earthquake

Morocco Mediterranean countries Education and training
7 December 2023
Driss Charrier Rachidi

A pipeline to better lives

Morocco and EIB work together to solve severe water shortages for a growing population

Morocco Mediterranean countries Development Climate action and environment
27 July 2023
Driss Charrier Rachidi

How to spend it right

Technical assistance unlocked €300 million in public investment, helping Morocco through the COVID-19 crisis

Infrastructure Morocco Mediterranean countries Health and life sciences
20 June 2023
Driss Charrier Rachidi

Blue water, green future

Morocco textile firm Tintcolor’s innovative water treatment methods clean up pollution and attract big brands focused on sustainability

Oceans Environment Morocco Mediterranean countries Research, innovation and technology Climate action and environment Water, wastewater management
21 April 2023

The Financial Inclusion Fund | Story of the Ittihad Cooperative

Welcome to Azrou, Morocco and meet Najia Moughal, co-owner of the Ittihad Cooperative. The cooperative has provided Najia and other women with the chance to showcase their talents and succeed in their entrepreneurial pursuits.

Through the support of the Attadamoune Micro-Finance loan, the cooperative has been able to flourish, selling its products not just locally, but also online, reaching a wider customer base and providing jobs for more people.

Najia's inspiring story was made possible thanks to the support of the EIB Global's Financial Inclusion Fund. This fund helps microfinance institutions such as Attadamoune to finance projects like Najia's, empowering entrepreneurs and promoting financial inclusion.

Morocco Mediterranean countries Microfinance
7 March 2023
Mélanie Mazier

Threading out of the crisis

Moroccan women use e-commerce training and coaching from a microfinance institution to expand their businesses during tough times

Morocco Mediterranean countries Microfinance SMEs Diversity and gender
21 September 2022
Driss Charrier Rachidi

Scaling up plastic recycling

In Morocco, plastic recycling firm Sumilon is scaling up to serve the rising global demand for recycled plastic.

Climate change Climate Climate action Morocco Mediterranean countries Climate action and environment Circular economy
13 June 2022
Mélanie Mazier

The safe road to hydrogen

Green hydrogen energy could be the answer for the last mile of decarbonisation

Germany Chile Morocco Mediterranean countries European Union Asia and Latin America Climate action and environment Water, wastewater management
18 March 2022

Sprouting wings

Zalar Holding is expanding internationally after consolidating its position in Morocco’s poultry market

Morocco Mediterranean countries Agriculture SMEs
27 January 2022

EIB Global – Moving towards stronger cooperation beyond the EU

The European Investment Bank works to improve lives around the globe. From Mali to Cambodia, from Argentina to Morocco, from India to Ukraine, our projects around the world help fight climate change, support local entrepreneurs, improve local health systems, bring innovation, and contribute to gender equality. Today’s great global challenges need even more focus and renewed efforts. This is why we have set up EIB Global, our dedicated arm for our activities outside the EU.

EIB Global brings together all of the resources of the European Investment Bank to support the green and digital transitions through Europe’s global partnerships. As part of Team Europe, EIB Global will be an instrument to establish stronger partnerships with local institutions and other multilateral development banks all around the world.

Find out more about EIB Global.

Partnerships Partners Team Europe Argentina Ukraine India Cambodia Morocco Mali Africa, Caribbean, Pacific countries + OCT Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus Mediterranean countries Asia and Latin America Development Institutional

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