The economic partnership between Morocco and France stands as a “model for the rest of Africa,” declared Nicolas Forissier, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, during the opening of the France-Morocco Economic Day in Paris. The event, organized by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France, brought together nearly 300 business leaders, investors, and policymakers.

Forissier highlighted the “exceptional” bilateral relationship, emphasizing a shared belief in commerce as a driver of success and development. “Our two nations firmly believe that equitable trade creates win-win opportunities for both peoples and future generations,” he stated.

The minister underscored that the foundation of this partnership lies in mutual values and aligned visions, making it a benchmark for Africa. “This convergence of principles unites France and Morocco, positioning our economic ties as a blueprint for the continent,” he added.

Trade between the two countries exceeded 15 billion euros in 2025, a historic milestone that has doubled in less than a decade, according to Forissier. This growth reflects Paris’s commitment to a “win-win” cooperation model, particularly as Morocco advances its industrialization, modernization, and economic diversification efforts. In parallel, France has opened its markets wider to “Made in Morocco” products.

The French official also highlighted the robust French investments in Morocco, citing Safran’s recent 600-million-euro investment in a new factory in Casablanca as a prime example.

France remains the top foreign investor in Morocco, while Morocco is now the leading African investor in France. Forissier stressed the need to deepen this complementarity through co-investments and cross-border ventures to further strengthen the economic partnership.

He emphasized that human capital remains central to the Morocco-France partnership, focusing on training, knowledge sharing, mobility, and youth development. “Businesses must invest in skills and the future leaders who will carry forward our partnership, not just in goods or services,” he urged.

Looking ahead, Forissier pointed to the ambitious shared economic agenda launched under the reinforced partnership framework following French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024, at the invitation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

“This partnership rests on an excellent political relationship, which serves as the bedrock for our shared ambitions,” he concluded. “In a world marked by uncertainty, it is vital to build stability hubs and partnerships that structure the future, secure market access, and strengthen supply chains for our businesses.”

The France-Morocco Economic Day, organized in collaboration with key institutions such as the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Morocco (CFCIM), and Business France, serves as a premier platform for businesses on both sides of the Mediterranean.