The European Investment Bank (EIB) has maintained a strong pace of financing in Morocco at the start of 2026, following a record year in 2025. In the first quarter, the bank signed four new financing agreements with the Kingdom, committing a total of €375 million.
The agreements support key sectors of the Moroccan economy. This includes a €200 million loan to the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) to finance public-private partnership projects in infrastructure, such as renewable energy, water, and transport. A further €100 million loan was granted to Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on climate action and digitalization projects.
Additional financing includes €50 million for Attijariwafa bank to fund green projects for businesses and €25 million for microfinance institution Al Amana to promote financial inclusion, particularly for women and youth in rural areas. The EIB's Vice-President, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, stated that these operations reinforce the strategic partnership between the EU and Morocco, aiming to foster sustainable and inclusive growth.
The EIB's engagement builds on its activity in 2025, where it provided approximately €1.2 billion for projects in Morocco, marking it as one of the bank's largest portfolios outside the European Union. The current commitments align with the EU's Global Gateway strategy and Morocco's development priorities.
