Tangier: Regional Investment Center strengthens its role as a key driver of development with strong performance

The Board of Directors of the Regional Investment Center (RIC) of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, meeting on April 8, 2026, highlighted the institution’s strategic role in promoting investment and boosting regional economic momentum, in a context marked by ongoing reforms aimed at improving the business environment.
The meeting served as an important milestone to assess the center’s performance, showcasing positive results achieved in 2025, which reflect the effectiveness of measures implemented to streamline administrative procedures and accelerate the processing of investment files, thereby strengthening investor confidence.
According to the data presented, a significant proportion of investment projects received approval, with total validated investments reaching approximately MAD 80 billion, alongside the projected creation of more than 57,000 jobs, illustrating the direct economic and social impact of the center’s activities .
Notably, the average processing time for investment files has been reduced to around 6.4 days, reflecting continuous efforts to enhance administrative efficiency and create a more flexible and competitive investment environment.
As part of its support for businesses, the center continued to assist project holders, with more than 5,500 companies and entrepreneurs benefiting from guidance and support programs aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and encouraging private investment at the regional level.
These results confirm the central role of the Regional Investment Center in directing investments toward high value-added sectors, particularly industry, as well as energy, tourism, and services, contributing to the diversification and competitiveness of the regional economy.
The center also intensified its territorial promotion efforts by participating in numerous national and international economic events and hosting investor delegations, further enhancing the region’s visibility and attractiveness.
This strong performance underscores the Regional Investment Center’s position as a key player in regional economic development, committed to supporting investors and implementing national investment strategies at the territorial level.