Morocco’s loan guarantee programs have benefited 80,000 small and mid-sized businesses, saving them from bankruptcy, Minister of Economy Mohamed Benchaaboun announced.
According to Benchaaboun, the country’s loan guarantee programs, which Morocco launched to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on businesses, have so far covered nearly MAD 50 billion ($5.56 billion) of loans.
The minister announced the figures last week during a session at the House of Councilors. The meeting aimed to discuss the measures Morocco has taken to support Moroccan companies during the crisis, as well as the 2021 Finance Bill.
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Morocco launched two major guarantee programs on June 15: Relance TPE and Damane Relance. The two initiatives seek to help Moroccan businesses relaunch their activity and protect them from bankruptcy.
Both programs provide state-guaranteed loans for businesses in Morocco to cover their operational costs. The companies can spread the repayment of their loans over seven years, with a grace period of two years.
Relance TPE benefits micro-sized businesses, including small vendors, artisans, cooperatives, and independent workers, with an annual turnover of less than MAD 10 million ($1.11 million). It guarantees up to 95% of their loans.
Meanwhile, Damane Relance is dedicated to small, mid-sized, and large companies with an annual turnover exceeding MAD 10 million ($1.11 million). It guarantees 80% to 90% of the loan value.
According to Benchaaboun, the two programs have been overall successful in supporting Moroccan businesses and preserving jobs.
