Morocco's Regional Investment Centers: Catalysts for Economic Transformation
Karim Zidane underscores the pivotal influence of Morocco's Regional Investment Centers in energizing the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region's economy.

The stage was set when Karim Zidane, the Minister Delegate for Investment, Convergence, and Evaluation of Public Policies, entered the meeting room with a determined gaze. His focus? The strategic role of Regional Investment Centers in propelling Morocco’s economy, particularly within the energetic Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region.
Setting the Scene for Growth
The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as Zidane took the helm of the CRI TTA Board of Directors meeting. His tribute to the CRI TTA team resonated through the room while he invited stakeholders to solidify the region’s status as a national and international hub of attraction and competition. According to Atalayar, the efforts are paying dividends.
A Year of Achievements
Yassine Tazi, the CRI TTA director, unveiled a tapestry of accomplishments that highlighted the year’s notable improvements in investment indicators. The numbers told an eloquent story of a region alive with economic momentum and a siren call of attractiveness that echoed across potential investor landscapes.
Royal Notes of Motivation
Zidane’s words were a clarion call, echoing King Mohammed VI’s guidelines on a unified investment governance framework. The Regional Centers, he emphasized, stand at the frontier of this economic drive, amplifying Morocco’s investment environmental harmony.
Unified Regional Investment Commissions: The Road Ahead
With the reform of the CRIs coming into force, the Unified Regional Investment Commission has been busy. This transformation saw 838 investment files in 2024, with an impressive 88% approval rate, injecting 85 billion dirhams into the economy and setting the stage for 68,700 jobs in the long term.
Nurturing the Innovators of Tomorrow
In a display of commitment, programs like “Investangier Academy” and “Manar Al Moustatmir” have been pivotal in promoting over 6,200 project leaders. The CRI hasn’t just stopped at local engagements; their active participation in over 76 regional, national, and international events has furthered Morocco’s allure as an investment haven.
Embracing the Future
As resolutions wrapped up, the entire council echoed support for the roadmap laid out by the Ministry of Investment, Convergence, and Evaluation of Public Policies. Unanimously, they committed to continuing this upward trajectory, setting a promising stage for Morocco’s economy.
In the end, the meeting wasn’t just about the milestones achieved but the spirit of partnership and innovation that promises to lead Morocco into a new era of economic prosperity.