Industry
The Souss Massa region, in perfect alignment with the national industrialization dynamic propelled by the Industrial Acceleration Plan, aspires to elevate Morocco to the status of a significant industrial platform on the global stage. This region is already recognized for its preeminent agricultural and agri-food expertise and now aims to diversify its economic sphere. It plans to invest in innovative industrial sectors that generate added value, leveraging the intrinsic strengths of the region, while consolidating its supremacy in traditional areas such as agro-industry.
According to the enlightened royal vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Souss Massa region stands out as a crucial economic center in Morocco's development strategy, both nationally and continentally. To achieve this ideal, it offers investors, regardless of their origin, access to state-of-the-art industrial parks developed in accordance with the strictest international standards. These industrial spaces of the future are expressly designed to host a variety of industrial projects, regardless of their scale, in sectors considered the most promising: agri-food, chemistry, plastics, metal and metallurgical industries, pharmaceuticals, automotive, textiles, ...
Rich in natural resources, modern infrastructure, highly skilled workforce, and a business-friendly climate—these are traits that make the Souss Massa region an attractive environment for the growth of innovative and value-added industrial activities. This is why it presents itself as a preferred destination for any investor, whether national or international, seeking potential growth opportunities offered by this dynamic region with strong economic capacity.
Industry
Key indicators
of the sector
+10
Industrial ecosystems
+1000 HA
Dedicated to industry
+580
Industrial units
MAIN SECTORS
Agri-food
Chemistry
Shipbuilding
Plastics
Metal and Metallurgical Industry (IMM)
Construction materials
Automotive
Electricity and electronics
Textile
INFRASTRUCTURE DEDICATED
Souss Massa Industrial Acceleration Zone
Haliopolis Park
Integrated Industrial Park Agadir
Ouled Teima Industrial Zone
Tiznit Industrial Zone
Dedicated Zone for Industrial Activities Ahl Rmel
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Energy And Mining
The Souss-Massa region is resolutely committed to a promising energy future by capitalizing on its energy resources, mining deposits, and the potential of renewable energies to boost its economic attractiveness. Thanks to favorable climatic conditions, particularly abundant sunshine throughout the year, it positions itself ideally as a hub for vanguard initiatives in the green energy sector.
The abundance of mining resources, including significant reserves of silver and copper, provides fertile ground for large-scale investments and the implementation of advanced mining technologies. These resources, combined with the growth of conventional and renewable energies, are at the heart of the regional economic development strategy, aiming to make Souss-Massa a benchmark in these fields.
The exploitation of these key sectors enhances the competitiveness of local industries, creates new business opportunities, and fosters the establishment of strategic partnerships, thereby injecting new momentum into the regional economy. The result is the valorization of the Souss-Massa territory, emerging as an attractive and sustainable economic player.
Energy And Mining
Key indicators
of the sector
1.6+ M tons
Annual mining production
+300
Sunshine days
250 kWh/m²
Solar radiation reaching up to 250 kWh/m² in some areas
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Digital and Offshoring
The Souss-Massa region is firmly positioning itself towards innovation and digital entrepreneurship as strategic pillars for its economic development. With a skilled human capital and first-rate infrastructure, it has made a bold choice: to make digital and offshoring key sectors that generate opportunities and create significant added value.
With this goal in mind, it has equipped itself with the Technopark and the City of Innovation, infrastructures specifically dedicated to supporting innovative entrepreneurs. These hubs promote interactions between the entrepreneurial and academic worlds, showcasing palpably the significant potential of this region in these future-oriented sectors.
Start-ups, SMEs, and local businesses benefit from an environment conducive to their expansion, thanks to a comprehensive range of incubation, acceleration, and project support offerings. Going beyond their simple role as hosts, the Technopark and the City of Innovation have emerged as key players in the development of the regional innovation ecosystem. They are essential to further enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the Souss-Massa region, focusing on promising business sectors.
Digital and Offshoring
Key indicators
of the sector
+140
Office and dedicated spaces for companies operating in the digital sector in the City of Innovation and the Technopark
+1000
Graduates each year in digital and offshoring, across all disciplines
520
Individuals trained in Digital & Offshoring professions at the City of Skills and Competences
5
Offshoring ecosystems developed at the regional level
INFRASTRUCTURE DEDICATED
City of Innovation Souss Massa
Technopark Souss Massa
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Logistics
The Souss-Massa region is intensifying its economic development and expansion through a strategy focused on improving its logistics and transportation infrastructure. With significant investments dedicated to modernizing its road, port, and airport networks, the region enjoys advanced connectivity, thereby facilitating access to the country's major economic centers and expanding its openness to international markets.
The region's road network, characterized by modern and meticulously maintained roads, along with its multimodal commercial port, serve as levers for rapid and efficient integration with major cities, thereby boosting export and import activities. The presence of a well-equipped port and an international airport in the region are major assets that promote the emergence of new business opportunities and simplify exchange procedures.
To further enhance its logistics attractiveness, the region has taken concrete measures by establishing several specially designed logistics zones. This strategic approach is designed to establish robust and suitable infrastructure capable of sustainably supporting the economic development of the region, which is experiencing sustained growth.
Logistics
Key indicators
of the sector
172 HA
Dedicated to logistics at the Ait Melloul Logistics Zone
1055 KM
Expressway connecting Agadir to Dakhla
23
Ports connected to the Port of Agadir
12.5 M tons
Capacity of the Port of Agadir
INFRASTRUCTURE DEDICATED
Ait Melloul Logistics Zone
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