Trade between Morocco and Turkey has surpassed $5 billion for the first time since their free trade agreement took effect, Morocco’s ambassador in Ankara Mohammed Ali Lazreq said, while calling for a more balanced partnership and stronger Turkish investment in Morocco.
Citing Turkish Commerce Ministry data, Lazreq said bilateral exchanges reached about $4.9 billion in 2024 and have now moved beyond the $5 billion threshold. Figures from the Turkish Exporters Assembly show Turkish exports to Morocco exceeded $3.9 billion in 2025, while January 2026 exports rose 18.7 percent year on year to more than $305 million, which he described as evidence of strong Moroccan demand for Turkish goods and services.
Lazreq said the trade momentum also highlights a structural imbalance, arguing the growth benefits Turkey more and widens Morocco’s trade deficit. He said Rabat has opened discussions with Ankara, both in Turkey and Morocco, to develop a roadmap and mechanisms to narrow the gap and make trade flows more sustainable.
Beyond trade, the ambassador urged Turkish companies to increase productive investment in Morocco, pointing to political and macroeconomic stability, Morocco’s position between Europe and Africa, and continued infrastructure upgrades. He cited reforms aimed at improving the business climate, including a stronger role for regional investment centers to streamline company creation and permitting.
He said Morocco’s major import sectors, including automotive, textiles, energy and industrial inputs, offer scope for industrial cooperation and joint production. Lazreq also cited opportunities linked to Morocco’s co hosting of the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, inviting Turkish firms to position themselves on major projects tied to the tournament.
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