Catalysing UK Morocco Investment: Delivering on Strategic MoUs
2025
Context and Opportunity
Morocco is entering a major new phase of public investment, from preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup to strengthening water systems, upgrading healthcare, and modernising urban mobility. These priorities are creating a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of opportunities across infrastructure, transport, water and waste, and digital health.
The June 2025 UK–Morocco Strategic Dialogue deepened cooperation between both countries through a series of high-priority Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). These MoUs outline collaboration on World Cup infrastructure, ports and water systems, healthcare transformation, and sustainable urban development, signaling Morocco’s interest in UK expertise in engineering, green technology, hospital design, and event delivery.
Opportunities
30+
High priority opportunities identified
Economic Value
$5B
Value of opportunities over 5 years
Trade Growth
6%
Potential growth in UK exports towards Morocco
With more than $15 billion in new projects expected, the opportunity for UK firms is significant — but accessing it requires clarity on procurement pathways, timelines, and the right local partners. Gateway supported this effort by helping to surface priority opportunities, improve market understanding, and strengthen the connections needed for UK firms to engage effectively.
Support Provided
Gathered Stakeholder Feedback To Strengthen Commercial Links
Engagements with key authorities, buyers and market players revealed gaps & opportunities for UK firms:
- Strong openness to international partners in priority sectors especially airports and water, where institutions actively seek to diversify suppliers
- Lower UK visibility compared to other European economies, reducing awareness of UK capabilities among major buyers
- Perceived disadvantages on price and local presence, which can be offset through more flexible financing offers and stronger local partnerships
Identified High Priority Procurement Opportunities In Key Sectors
Out of ~80 opportunities mapped in 4 priority sectors (Healthcare, Mobility, Water & Waste), 30+ identified as high-priority due to strong local demand of international expertise and a proven UK track record
- Equipment & devices (e.g. medical equipment)
- Design, engineering & project management
- Advanced tech (e.g., robotic surgery, smart water mgmt.)
- Emerging capabilities related to the World Cup preparation (e.g., crowd mgmt., FIFA fan sites)
Recommended Initiatives To Address Gaps & Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
- Increase UK visibility by promoting the long list of 100+ UK firms and actively positioning UK expertise with priority buyers
- Improve financing competitiveness by clarifying UKEF’s offer and exploring more flexible terms to better match market expectations
- Strengthen partnerships by advancing targeted UK-Morocco collaborations to address local presence gaps
- Deepen engagement with identified key decision-makers and leverage platforms for sector-focused matchmaking
Impact Achieved
40+
Moroccan stakeholders mapped, clarifying roles, processes and gathering insights
~$5B
Total value of the 30 high priority opportunities identified
+6%
Potential growth in UK exports to Morocco
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