Morocco‘s economy experienced meaningful gains in 2025, marked by record-breaking foreign direct investment adn robust remittances from its diaspora.The North African nation, roughly the size of California [[1]], is increasingly attracting international capital, signaling heightened investor confidence. New data released by the Office des Changes details a substantial surge in FDI inflows, alongside continued economic support from Moroccans working abroad, bolstering the country’s financial stability.
Morocco experienced a record-breaking year for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, signaling growing confidence in the nation’s economy. The Office des Changes reported that inflows from FDI exceeded 56 billion Moroccan dirhams, a 28% increase compared to 2024.
This surge surpasses the previous high of 46 billion dirhams set in 2018. The net inflow of FDI, accounting for related expenses such as divestments, loan repayments, and dividends, reached 28.4 billion dirhams – a substantial 74.3% jump year-over-year.
Outflows related to investments made by Moroccan entities abroad also remained strong, with a net flow exceeding 8 billion dirhams, up 16.6% from the previous year. A decrease in both asset sales and expenditures contributed to this positive trend, falling by 28.6% and 17.1% respectively.
Remittances sent home by Moroccans living abroad continued to rise, reaching 122 billion dirhams in 2025 – a 2.6% increase from 2024. These transfers remain a crucial source of foreign currency for the country, demonstrating the economic resilience and continued connection of the Moroccan diaspora. The consistent flow of remittances underscores their importance to Morocco’s financial stability.
