Business Mission to Morocco

in conjunction with High Level Visit

Singapore Business Federation is organising its 2nd Business Mission to Morocco from 25 Mar – 1 Apr 2018 (travel dates inclusive), in conjunction with a high-level visit. The delegation will be visiting Casablanca, Morocco's chief port and one of the largest financial centers on the continent, Rabat and Marrakesh. 

 

The mission aims to gain a first-hand understanding of the market dynamics and emerging sectors, and establish useful business and official contacts through our network of associations and chambers, investment promotion agencies and professional services.

 

The following sector-specific tracks are being arranged. Other tracks may also be included, but are dependent on the delegation composition and relevance.

  • Track 1: Construction, Real Estate / Infrastructure Development

  • Track 2: Oil and Gas / Energy

  • Track 3: Information and Communication Technology

  • Track 4: Agriculture / Agribusiness & Food Processing

  • Track 5: Logistics

  • Track 6: Wholesale Trade

Mission Programme Highlights

  • Briefing sessions on the market’s’ latest developments, investment and business opportunities, tax and legal system, industry specific overviews and insights

  • Meetings and site visits with various local conglomerates and government ministries where relevant

  • Business matching and networking with members of the respective local business communities, and representatives of the chambers and associations, government ministries, key conglomerates and Singapore companies there

Please contact Ms Stella Ng ([email protected]  / 6827 6842) or Mr Cody Lee ([email protected]  / 6827 6858) to indicate your interest, and to be kept updated on details of the programme and costs.

 

 

Key Facts about Morocco

  • Market

     

    • Population of 36 million

       

    • A member of the African Union, has access to a market of over 1.2 billion consumers across 55 member states

       

    • Located along the Strait of Gibraltar, and 15 km away from Spain, this proximity provides access to the European Market

       

  • Economy

     

    • GDP in 2016 recorded at USD103.6 billion and a 3.8% growth is expected in 2017

       

    • Duty free access via Free Trade Agreements with over 55 countries, with other FTAs in talks

       

    • With a stable macroeconomic environment and an increasingly attractive investment climate, Morocco is creating a favourable environment for business start-ups, entrepreneurs and other private sectors

       

    • Ranked 1st in African nations for infrastructure quality according to Global Competitiveness Index-WEF 2016-2017, with world class ports, highways and airports

       

  • Sectors of Opportunity

     

    • Agriculture, Energy, Infrastructure, Information Communications and Technology, Tourism

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When
3/25/2018 - 4/1/2018

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