Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development

Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE)
Agence Marocaine de Développement des Investissements et des Exportations (French)
الوكالة الوطنية لتنمية الاستثمارات والصادرات (Arabic)
Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development is located in Morocco
Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development
Location of headquarters in Rabat
Agency overview
Formed2017
Preceding agencies
  • Moroccan Investment Development Agency (AMDI)
  • Moroccan Export Promotion Centre (Maroc Export)
  • Office of Fairs and Exhibitions of Casablanca (OFEC)
JurisdictionMorocco
HeadquartersMahaj Ryad, Rabat, Morocco
33°56′53″N 6°52′37″W / 33.948°N 6.877°W / 33.948; -6.877
Agency executive
  • Ali Seddiki, Director General
Parent agencyMinistry of Industry and Trade
Websitewww.amdie.gov.ma
AMDIE promotes Morocco as a regional financial hub, exemplified by Casablanca Finance City.

The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (French: Agence Marocaine de Développement des Investissements et des Exportations; AMDIE) is the national body responsible for promoting domestic and foreign investment as well as the export of goods and services. Established in 2017, the agency operates as a "one-stop shop" for investors and is a key instrument in implementing Morocco's industrial strategy. It operates under the strategic brand "Morocco Now" to position the country as a competitive and carbon-neutral industrial hub.[1]

History

AMDIE was created through the merger of three entities: the Moroccan Investment Development Agency (AMDI), the Moroccan Export Promotion Centre (Maroc Export), and the Office of Fairs and Exhibitions of Casablanca (OFEC). This consolidation was formalized under Law No. 60-16 to create a unified and more efficient framework for economic promotion.[2]

Strategic Framework: The New Investment Charter

The agency's activities are guided by the New Investment Charter (French: Nouvelle Charte de l’Investissement), which aims to increase the share of private investment to two-thirds of total national investment by 2035. The charter provides financial incentives (premiums) for investment projects.[3]

Investment Incentives (Premiums)

Incentive Type Support Percentage Maximum Cap
Common Premium Up to 10% of investment 30% total cumulative
Territorial Premium Up to 10% (for disadvantaged areas) 30% total cumulative
Sectoral Premium Up to 5% (for priority sectors) 30% total cumulative

Performance and Metrics

2025 Record Year

In January 2026, Director General Ali Seddiki reported that 2025 was a record-breaking year for investment in Morocco. The agency reached nearly 90% of its annual targets by mid-year, driven by the global reconfiguration of supply chains.[4][5]

Fiscal Year Approved Projects (Value in MAD) Expected Direct Jobs Status
2024 (Full) 200 Billion 150,000+ Completed
2025 (H1) 55.1 Billion 13,114 Strategic Growth
2026 (Plan) Targeted Export Focus 200,000 (Target) In Progress

Strategic Sectors

The Tanger-Med port complex is a central infrastructure for AMDIE's export development strategy.

The agency focuses on high-value-added sectors to ensure sustainable economic growth and technological transfer.[6]

Sector Key Global Partners Role of AMDIE
Automotive Renault, Stellantis Promoting electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.
Aerospace Boeing, Safran Developing specialized industrial zones like Technopolis.
Green Energy Masen, Global Green Hubs Attracting investments in Green Hydrogen.
Outsourcing Global IT firms Managing hubs like Casanearshore and Fez Shore.

Global Outreach

  • Davos 2026: The agency represented Morocco at the World Economic Forum, presenting the "Morocco Value Proposition" to global CEOs.[7]
  • Lazard Investment Insight: International asset managers highlight Morocco's stability as a key investment factor.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ 2025 Investment Climate Statements: Morocco (Report). United States Department of State. 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  2. ^ "About AMDIE". AMDIE Official. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Charte de l'Investissement". CRI Casablanca-Settat. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Morocco's investment agency hits 90% of 2025 targets by midyear". North Africa Post. July 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Investissement : Ali Seddiki dresse le bilan d'une année record". Medias24. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Automotive & Aerospace: Morocco's Manufacturing Momentum". WAM Morocco. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  7. ^ "Davos 2026 : Ali Seddiki expose la proposition de valeur du Maroc". Le Desk. 24 January 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Emerging Markets Monitor: November 2025". Lazard Asset Management. 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
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