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Morocco used the ninth edition of the Morocco Capital Markets Days (MCMD) 2026 this week to present its financial market credentials to international investors, with the kingdom’s return to “Investment Grade” status taking center stage.
The high-level conference brought together investors, financial decision-makers, and economic operators in the British capital. More than 38 listed Moroccan companies and 35 international investors participated, holding nearly 200 one-on-one meetings over the course of the event.
Nasser Seddiqi, CEO of the Casablanca Stock Exchange, described the MCMD as an established platform for dialogue between Morocco and international investors. Nine editions in, the bridge between the two sides is “more solid, more dynamic, and more relevant than ever,” he noted.
The figures reflect more than logistics, Seddiqi argued. “These are not just numbers: these are relationships, capital flows, and shared confidence in Morocco’s economic momentum,” he told attendees.
The conference coincided with Morocco’s recent re-entry into the Investment Grade category, placing the country among a select group of African economies holding that distinction. For the Casablanca Stock Exchange, the upgrade marks both a recognition of progress and the starting point of a new development phase, according to Seddiqi.
Tarik Senhaji, Chairman of the Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC), pointed to the strength of Morocco’s economic fundamentals, citing 4.9% growth in 2025 driven by key sectors including mining, agriculture, construction, and industry.
These elements form essential pillars in building a robust and resilient financial market, one that directly reflects the health of the economy it serves, Senhaji explained.
Morocco’s trajectory, he added, is supported by continuous reforms and economic diversification across strategic sectors such as automotive, aeronautics, information technology, phosphates, and fertilizers. A coherent policy framework, sustained infrastructure investment, and regulatory stability have allowed the kingdom to better absorb external shocks, Senhaji observed.
‘Truly impressive’ momentum
On the capital markets front, the results are significant. Morocco’s market now ranks among the most dynamic on the African continent, backed by a high-performing financial ecosystem and a growing culture of innovation.
The Investment Grade return drew particular attention from international participants. Yam Le Pallec, President of S&P Global Ratings, called it a reflection of Morocco’s long-term vision and its capacity to withstand external disruptions.
The recognition strengthens investor confidence and reinforces their commitment to increasing investments in Morocco, Le Pallec noted. He described the country’s momentum as “truly impressive compared to other countries.”
Morocco’s positioning as a gateway to Africa also featured prominently. Samir Parkash, Chief Risk Officer at UK Export Finance, identified major opportunities for British companies in sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, energy, agriculture, and tourism. British firms can fully leverage Morocco’s role as a bridge to both Africa and the Middle East, Parkash stated.
The two countries are called to deepen their strategic partnership to unlock new horizons of shared prosperity, he added. UK Export Finance supports British companies in their export and international investment activities.
The MCMD 2026 program also included a visit to the London Stock Exchange, where Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui rang the opening bell – a traditional ceremony at one of the world’s most important financial hubs.
Ambassador Hakim Hajoui joined Fettah Alaoui and other senior Moroccan financial figures at the event, which drew attention to the complementarity between the two financial centers and Morocco’s expanding role as a continental entry point.
Source: Morocco word news
