Morocco · Country watch
ONDA Restructuring, Export License Suspensions
Morocco restructures its airports authority and suspends new export licenses for key vegetables, affecting trade and logistics sectors.
In this briefing Office National Des Aéroports · Aéroports du Maroc S.A. · Fátima Zahra Mansouri · Samir Balfakih · Moroccan government · Banque Centrale Populaire · Upline Securities
Regulation
ONDA to become Aéroports du Maroc S.A.
The Moroccan government approved a draft law to transform the Office National Des Aéroports (ONDA) into a société anonyme named Aéroports du Maroc S.A. This change aims to improve management of air navigation and airport public domains. The transformation aligns with law n°50.21 on public establishments and enterprises reform, according to Telquel. The restructuring is expected to enhance operational efficiency and attract investment in the aviation sector.
Impact Logistics operators and public-sector partners will need to adjust to the new structure of the airports authority.
Sources: Telquel ↗, La Vie Eco ↗
Morocco halts new export licenses for vegetables
Morocco's government has temporarily suspended new export licenses for tomatoes, onions, and potatoes to protect the domestic market amid rising food prices. The announcement was made during a government meeting on 12 November 2026 by Prime Minister Fátima Zahra Mansouri. According to Alyaoum24, the decision aims to ensure market supply and combat price inflation and speculation.
Impact Exporters of tomatoes, onions, and potatoes face restrictions, affecting their international sales and supply chain operations.
Sources: Agadir 24 ↗, Alyaoum24 ↗
Markets
BCP and Upline Securities enter futures market
Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) and its subsidiary Upline Securities have received approvals to operate in Morocco's futures market. This development marks a significant step in the national capital market's evolution, providing investors with access to risk management and hedging instruments. La Vie Eco reports that this move is expected to enhance financial market offerings and attract more investors.
Impact Investors gain new tools for risk management, potentially increasing market participation and financial product diversity.
Sources: La Vie Eco ↗, yabiladi.com ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Disruption · Internal tension · Safety & health · Companies · Trade · Politics.
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