Casablanca – As decarbonization becomes a defining challenge of the global economy, Morocco is stepping up with an assertive strategy to position itself as a key player in the renewable energy and strategic resources sectors. Backed by long-term public vision and growing investor interest, the country is rapidly transforming into a regional hub that connects Africa and Europe through green energy and raw material value chains.

The Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region is at the forefront of this momentum. In the first quarter of 2025, the region’s unified investment commission greenlit seven major renewable energy projects, representing over $2 billion—accounting for nearly 72% of all approved investments during the same period. These projects, led by a mix of public and private actors including Masen, ONEE, Taqa Morocco, and GreenPower, will collectively deliver 2,200 megawatts of installed capacity across several northern provinces.

The move is not just environmental—it’s strategic. European carbon border taxes are tightening the screws on emissions-heavy exports, and Morocco is responding by greening its industrial backbone. By reinforcing clean energy infrastructure, the country is helping exporters maintain competitiveness while opening new opportunities for energy-intensive industries to transition.

Nationally, the picture is equally ambitious. Speaking at the 2025 Europe-Africa Forum in Marseille, Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali emphasized that Morocco’s competitive advantage lies in its early and consistent investment in renewable infrastructure. Over the past two decades, Morocco has built one of the most efficient renewable energy ecosystems in the region, producing electricity at costs that undercut nuclear power in parts of Europe.

But Morocco isn’t stopping at power generation. Benali also highlighted the country’s untapped potential in green hydrogen, especially in producing low-cost methanol and ammonia for maritime fuel markets—sectors poised for rapid global growth. With production costs lower than liquefied natural gas, Morocco is positioning itself as a future supplier of clean fuels for international fleets.

Simultaneously, the kingdom is moving to align its mining sector with sustainability imperatives. As part of a transcontinental “super-region” stretching from Central Asia to Southern Africa, Morocco is working with African and global partners to standardize ESG frameworks for strategic minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earths. The aim: secure a leading role in global supply chains essential for clean tech and energy storage.

What makes Morocco especially attractive is the convergence of competitive assets: a strategic geographic location, robust logistics infrastructure, qualified human capital, and a stable regulatory climate. These advantages not only draw investment but also enable Morocco to act as a platform for companies looking to operate at the crossroads of European and African markets.

With a national mining conference on the horizon and a new regulatory framework in the works, Morocco is poised to further consolidate its leadership in sustainable growth sectors. For investors eyeing long-term opportunities in clean energy, low-carbon exports, or critical mineral supply chains, Morocco is no longer just a gateway—it’s becoming a cornerstone.