Morocco


No traceability, urgent duty of vigilance: facing the impacts of the EU-Morocco agreements
The duty of vigilance becomes an essential lever so that trade agreements, like that between the EU and Morocco, are not limited to economic interests, but also generate concrete progress in social and environmental matters.
How EU-Morocco trade agreements contribute to the plundering of Western Sahara
The increasing trade liberalization in agricultural products between Morocco and the European Union, particularly tomatoes, has led to the emergence of an intensive agricultural model with serious social and environmental consequences.
Morocco to review Turkey trade deal over expanding deficit, sources say
Morocco is planning to review its trade agreement with Turkey and push for more Turkish investment to offset an expanding trade deficit driven largely by Turkish fabric imports.
Emmerson seeks $2.2 billion in arbitration against Morocco over potash project
Emmerson Plc, a Moroccan-focused potash development company, has filed a Request for Arbitration (RFA) seeking $2.2 billion in compensation from the Kingdom of Morocco, claiming «expropriation» of its Khemisset Potash Project.
Mauritania, Morocco begin revision of 1986 trade agreement
Mauritania and Morocco launched negotiations to update their 38-year-old trade agreement during the first meeting of a joint technical committee held in Nouakchott over the weekend. The initiative aims to modernize the commercial framework and boost bilateral trade to $350 million by the end of 2025.
S. Korea, Morocco seek early start of negotiations for economic partnership agreement
The top trade officials of South Korea and Morocco discussed ways to launch negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement.
Emmerson draws first tranche of litigation, working capital funds
Morocco-focused potash development company Emmerson has drawn down the first tranche of funding under the Capital Provision Agreement, which will provide the company with up to $11-million in both litigation finance capital and working capital.
Morocco, Egypt review trade agreement
Morocco and Egypt are reviewing their free trade deals after Egyptian authorities-imposed restrictions on Morocco’s car exports.
EU institutions have legal responsibility to ban Western Sahara products, French Court rules
The French Court's confirmation comes a week after representatives of the Spanish agricultural sector called on the EU to end tomato imports from Western Sahara.
Trade in the Sahara : A letter from the Polisario leader to the EU presidency
The Polisario Front has issued a renewed call to the European Union, seeking to initiate trade negotiations.