Morocco has taken a major step toward deepening regional integration and promoting South-South cooperation with the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to turn Es-Semara, in southern Morocco, into a leading African economic and logistics hub.
The agreement, signed between the African Chamber of Commerce and Services (CACS), the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Morocco (CFCIM), and the Es-Semara City Council, is aimed at positioning the Western Sahara city as a vital gateway linking Morocco to the Sahel and wider sub-Saharan Africa.
The pact, as cited in Business Insiders report, witnessed by government officials, diplomats, and business leaders, underscores a shared commitment to fostering Africa’s economic and cultural influence through innovation and cooperation.
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Under the deal, the three organizations will jointly promote Es-Semara’s territorial development, enhance its investment appeal, and develop human capital.
Plans are also in place to organize business forums, investment seminars, and trade missions to strengthen commercial ties across the continent.
The agreement will see the creation of a CACS branch in Es-Semara focused on African cooperation and South-South partnerships, alongside a CFCIM office dedicated to supporting investors and small businesses. This initiative aligns with King Mohammed VI’s long-term vision of boosting growth in Morocco’s southern regions, positioning them as key drivers of continental development.
By bridging trade between North and sub-Saharan Africa, the project aims to make Es-Semara a model for inclusive growth and sustainable investment.
With the MoU’s implementation, Morocco hopes to elevate Es-Semara into a hub of innovation and integration—reshaping the economic landscape of Western Sahara and reinforcing Africa’s role in global trade.
