Aerospace Industry

National Aerospace Industry

Morocco has consolidated its positioning in the aerospace world map over the last twenty years, especially after its integration into Global Value Chains.

Endowed with an aerospace base at spectacular growth, Morocco is ranked among the sector's most strategic and competitive players. The Kingdom turned not only to a best cost destination prized by world-class multinational companies such as Airbus, Boeing, Safran, Thales, etc, but also a breeding ground for added-value aerospace new jobs.

Sectorial Strategies

Accompanied by the Industrial Acceleration Plan (PAI), the aeronautic sector implants itself by means of the opening and integration strategy of Morocco in order to turn into a world-standard recipient platform combining logistics proximity and skills and manpower availability.

The aerospace industry has many promising priorities, such as low-carbon aviation within the framework of a 4.0 sustainable and digitalized industry.

Key Figures

5^th
most appealing aerospace investment destination
1^sh
destination in Africa
150
companies
40 %
of local integration rate
25.000
jobs
$2.1 billion
in exports in 2023

Investment Opportunities

6 available industrial ecosystems: engineering, Electric Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS), assembling, engine, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), composites

4 industrial ecosystems in prospect: space industry, High Value Chain, cabin equipment, landing gears

Assets

Casablanca-Settat Region is the spearhead of the aerospace industrial development in Morocco, thanks to a great deal of assets

Strategic position of the Region
Integrated offer combining infrastructure, incentives and vocational training
Local industrial ecosystem of world-renowned private national and international operators
Soaring and solid market due to an experience exceeding 20 years
Many solid industrial ecosystems strengthening the position of Morocco in this sector

Regional Value Offer

Industrial Acceleration Zone (MIDPAC) in Nouaceur offering many advantages in administration, customs and taxation
“Aeropole” close to Mohammed V Airport including ready-to-operate sites
Many new generation industrial parks
Customized close support by national and regional actors
Specialized training offer: Moroccan Aerospace Institute (IMA), aeronautic and logistic vocational training institute (ISMALA), Mohammed VI international academy of civil aviation (AIAC)
Dedicated professional organization: Moroccan Aerospace Industries Association (GIMAS) including more than 140 members

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Incentives

1

Financial aids provided by the Investment Charter
2

Special foreign exchange measures
3

Many advantages in favour of companies operating within the framework of industrial acceleration zones