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Moroccan diaspora shifts focus from remittances to investment for national development
via Le Matin4 min read
The Moroccan diaspora, comprising over five million Moroccans living abroad, is recognized as a significant economic and human asset for the Kingdom. Historically, they have been major contributors of remittances, which exceeded 122 billion dirhams in 2025, playing a central role in the country's macroeconomic stability. These funds support household consumption, the balance of payments, and foreign exchange reserves. Beyond financial contributions, Moroccans worldwide represent a substantial human and strategic capital, holding key positions in global economic centers across various sectors like industry, finance, technology, scientific research, health, artificial intelligence, and renewable energies. The diaspora is evolving, becoming more feminized, younger, and socially diverse, maintaining strong ties with Morocco while integrating into their host countries. Key concerns for this community include transmitting language, values, and identity to new generations, ensuring integration in host countries, and actively contributing to Morocco's development through investment, expertise, and cooperation. Despite this potential, productive investments by Moroccans abroad in Morocco remain limited, often directed towards residential real estate or family projects rather than job-creating ventures. Challenges include a lack of clarity in investment mechanisms, complex procedures, multiple points of contact, difficulty accessing information, and a need for better support for projec
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