The Casablanca Stock Exchange's benchmark MASI index closed sharply higher on Friday, April 18, 2026, gaining 2.66% to finish at 19,238.41 points. The index reached an intraday high of 19,345.19 points, decisively moving back above the symbolic 19,000-point threshold.
This significant rally allowed the MASI to fully recover its losses for the year, turning its year-to-date performance positive. The strong performance followed positive developments in the broader Middle East region, which bolstered investor sentiment towards Moroccan markets.
Trading volumes were robust, reflecting active participation from both local and international investors. Analysts cited improved regional economic outlooks and stable domestic macroeconomic indicators as key drivers behind the market's upward move.
