Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima: Revitalizing Private Investment and Strengthening Territorial Development at the Heart of the Minister’s Visit
Tangier, February 13-14, 2025
As part of the implementation of the private investment strategy, the Minister of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Mr. Karim Zidane, conducted a tour of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region on February 13-14, 2025. This visit was marked by a series of meetings aimed at enhancing the region’s attractiveness for investments and supporting its economic Momentum.
On February 13th, the Minister began his visit with a meeting involving key regional stakeholders in the investment ecosystem, in the presence of the Wali of the region, Mr. Younès Tazi, and the President of the Regional Council, Mr. Omar Moro. The meeting also brought together representatives from ministerial departments, public institutions, professional chambers, the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), banks, and civil society organizations. It provided an opportunity to assess the challenges faced by investors and explore promising investment opportunities, with the objective of achieving the region’s targets—mobilizing 76 billion dirhams in private investment and creating 88.000 jobs between 2022 and 2026. The discussions also focused on improving the business climate and directing investments toward high-potential productive sectors such as industry, tourism, logistics, renewable energy, and outsourcing.
As part of his follow-up on the implementation of the investment strategy, the Minister also visited the Regional Investment Center (CRI), where he met with the center’s team to discuss ways to strengthen its role in supporting investment projects and enabling investors to benefit from the incentives provided by the new Investment Charter. The meeting also emphasized the importance of empowering regional investment centers to oversee the entire investment process, in line with the integrated vision adopted by the government.
The following day, the Minister concluded his visit with an open meeting with a group of investors from various sectors. This provided a platform for direct engagement and discussions on investment development prospects, as well as ways to enhance regional competitiveness. The objective is to encourage the private sector to play a leading role in economic growth and job creation, in alignment with the provisions of the new Investment Charter.
