German companies accelerate investments in Morocco across logistics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and digital technology sectors

German companies are increasing their investments in Morocco, with several major groups detailing significant expansion projects. Dachser is planning a strategic logistics site in Tanger Automotive City, covering 75,000 m², with operations expected by late 2027. This facility, including a 20,000 m² warehouse with customs areas, aims to provide Moroccan businesses with logistics connectivity to Europe comparable to the single market. The project also incorporates environmental features such as certified buildings, solar panels, and wastewater recycling. This builds on their Marrakech site, opened in 2025, which supports Moroccan SMEs in export. In the pharmaceutical sector, Bayer is investing 200 million dirhams between 2026 and 2028 to expand its Nouaceur site. This investment will add three new production lines, increasing the number of locally produced formulas to 40. The goal is to establish the Moroccan site as a key supplier of family health products for the EMEA region and the European market, manufacturing products like Aspirin, Rennie, and dietary supplements. Employment at the site is projected to grow from 110 to 170 employees by 2028, with an estimated 50% increase in indirect jobs. Bayer also aims to triple its international sales, currently reaching 45 countries. Leoni, already a significant player in Morocco's automotive ecosystem, is advancing several industrial projects. These include a new production site in Bouskoura, the completion of a 230 million dirham f