A strategic report by the Institut Choiseul, unveiled in Rabat, outlines Morocco’s development trajectory toward 2035, highlighting the country’s efforts to consolidate economic emergence and its ambition to become a regional power.
Presented at the Choiseul Africa Business Forum in Rabat on November 4–5, the report, titled “Morocco 2035: From Economic Emergence to Pivot Power”, was authored by Yasmina Asrarguis, a research associate at Princeton University.
It examines the structural transformations initiated since 1999 under King Mohammed VI’s reign and the levers for Morocco’s continental and global projection.
The report first emphasises the consolidation of an unmatched infrastructure base in Africa. Ports, highways, rail networks, industrial zones, and logistics platforms have positioned Morocco as a regional hub, connecting Europe, Africa, and the Arab world. The Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, set to link thirteen West African countries, is highlighted as a flagship project for continental energy integration and cooperation.
The second pillar is industrial advancement. Morocco is the continent’s leading automobile producer, exporting over 700,000 vehicles annually, and is becoming a central player in global value chains. The study notes Morocco’s ongoing “upgrading” phase, particularly in battery production and electromobility, anticipating global energy transitions and new European carbon tax regulations.
On the social front, the report identifies the consolidation of a social state as key. Initiatives include universal social protection, expanded healthcare coverage, and direct household aid, signaling a shift toward inclusive growth that links economic prosperity with social justice and long-term stability.
However, the path to 2035 faces significant challenges: sustainable water management, reducing regional disparities, creating skilled jobs for a young population, and ensuring resilience to global geopolitical tensions.
“Morocco’s strategy is based on balancing macroeconomic stability, institutional performance, and social cohesion,” concludes Yasmina Asrarguis.
In sum, the kingdom aims to consolidate a controlled emergence model, combining competitiveness, equity, and regional influence — laying the foundations for Morocco to become a true African pivot power by 2035.
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