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Morocco Bans Dutch Poultry, Euro Weakens
Morocco halts poultry imports from the Netherlands due to avian flu; the dirham strengthens against the euro, impacting trade and finance.
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Business conditions in Morocco are mixed. The poultry import ban disrupts agriculture trade, while the stronger dirham affects exporters. However, plans to integrate the informal economy could enhance fiscal revenues and social protections.
In this briefing Morocco · Finance Law Project 2027 · Bank Al-Maghrib · Euro · Netherlands
Regulation
Morocco plans to integrate informal economy
Morocco's government is working on expanding the tax base by integrating informal economic activities, as reported by La Vie Eco. This initiative is part of the Finance Law Project 2027 and aims to simplify obligations, create tailored regimes, and facilitate access to finance, social protection, and markets. The move is expected to increase social spending and improve fiscal revenues.
Impact Small businesses in the informal sector may gain access to formal financial systems and social protection.
Sources: La Vie Eco ↗
Markets
Dirham strengthens against euro by 0.9%
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The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.9% against the euro between 5 and 11 November 2026, according to Bank Al-Maghrib's latest weekly indicators reported by bladi.net. This marks a reversal from the previous week's slight decline. The euro's weakening against the dirham affects currency exchange rates and could influence trade and investment decisions.
Impact Exporters to the Eurozone may face reduced competitiveness due to the stronger dirham.
Sources: bladi.net ↗
Trade
Morocco bans poultry imports from the Netherlands
Morocco has suspended the importation of birds, poultry, and poultry meat from the Netherlands following outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country. The ban, effective from 11 November, was communicated to the World Trade Organization as an emergency measure, according to yabiladi.com and bladi.net. The decision aims to prevent the spread of the virus into Morocco's domestic poultry industry.
Impact Poultry importers face supply disruptions, needing to find alternative sources.
Sources: yabiladi.com ↗, bladi.net ↗
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