France Morocco trade partnership hits 15 billion euros milestone
Economic Diplomacy
France and Morocco forge stronger economic ties with €15 billion in bilateral trade
A senior French official hailed the exceptional partnership between France and Morocco during a high-level business forum in Paris, emphasizing shared values and a win-win approach to international trade.
The economic alliance between France and Morocco stands as a model for Africa, declared a top French trade official in Paris. Speaking at the opening of the France–Morocco Economic Day, Nicolas Forissier, France’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, highlighted the unprecedented €15 billion in bilateral exchanges recorded in 2025—a figure that has doubled in less than a decade.
Addressing nearly 300 business leaders, investors, and policymakers, Forissier underscored the exceptional strength of the bilateral relationship, built on a shared vision of fair and equitable international commerce. “Trade is not merely a transaction; it is a catalyst for progress and shared prosperity,” he stated. “When structured fairly, it unlocks opportunities that benefit both nations—creating a true win-win scenario.”
The minister pointed to Morocco’s rapid industrialization, economic modernization, and diversification efforts as key drivers of this growth. Simultaneously, France has increasingly embraced Moroccan goods under its “Made in Morocco” initiative, fostering deeper economic integration. French investments in Morocco have surged, exemplified by Safran’s €600 million commitment to a new aerospace plant in Casablanca.
France remains Morocco’s top foreign investor, while Morocco has risen to become Africa’s leading investor in France. Forissier stressed the need to expand co-investments and cross-border ventures to further solidify this economic synergy. “The future of our partnership lies not only in goods and services but in people—through skills development, knowledge exchange, and youth mobility,” he added.
Looking ahead, Forissier emphasized the ambitious shared economic agenda outlined in the Enhanced Strategic Partnership signed during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024. He described the relationship as a “cornerstone of stability” in an era of global uncertainty, enabling businesses to secure supply chains and market access.
The Economic Day, co-organized by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Moroccan Embassy in France, served as a pivotal platform for fostering collaboration between enterprises on both sides of the Mediterranean.