The African Development Bank (AfDB) increased its commitments in Morocco to approximately €1.3 billion in 2025, a record level that underscores the kingdom’s strategic position as one of the institution’s key partners on the continent.
The financing figure was disclosed by AfDB Country Manager for Morocco, Achraf Tarsim, in an interview with the MAP news agency on the sidelines of the Bank’s Annual Meetings, held in Brazzaville until May 29.
These funds reflect the shared ambition of both parties to support Morocco’s economic transformation through targeted investments in infrastructure, governance, entrepreneurship, agriculture and human capital development. Of the total package, €420 million has been allocated to infrastructure and connectivity projects.
Within this envelope, €270 million has been directed towards the modernisation of the airports of Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fez. The programme includes terminal expansions, the construction of a new control tower in Marrakech, as well as the deployment of advanced technologies to improve safety and the management of passenger and baggage flows.
In addition, €150 million has been allocated to the Municipal Equipment Fund to strengthen the investment capacity of local authorities in areas such as drinking water, sanitation, educational infrastructure, mobility and public facilities, with a focus on sustainability and climate resilience.
The AfDB also mobilised €182 million to support economic governance, the water and energy sectors, and resilience to external shocks. A further €119 million was dedicated to entrepreneurship and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, with the aim of boosting job creation and enhancing the competitiveness of the productive sector.
In the agricultural sector, €100 million was committed to promoting inclusive and solidarity-based agriculture, with a focus on women’s and youth entrepreneurship in rural areas, infrastructure modernisation and improved access to financing.
The partnership also extends into new areas. The Bank’s Board of Directors recently approved €200 million for the “Skills for Jobs 2030” programme, aimed at improving the employability of young people and women and better aligning skills with labour market needs.
Finally, the green transition plays a central role in this cooperation. A €450 million partial credit guarantee was granted to the OCP Group, enabling it to mobilise up to €530 million in green financing from international partners to support an industrial programme focused on renewable energy, sustainable water management and more climate-resilient agriculture.
The 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings, held under the theme “Mobilising large-scale resources for Africa’s development financing in a fragmented world,” brought together more than 3,000 participants from governments, international financial institutions, the private sector and civil society.
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