Moroccan Chamber of Commerce in Italy to Launch on November 19

Marrakech – The Moroccan Chamber of Commerce in Italy (CCMI) will officially launch its operations on November 19, with a ceremony at the Senate of the Republic in Rome, according to a press release.

The inaugural event will take place in the Sala Caduti di Nassirya at Palazzo Madama from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., followed by an Economic Congress at Palazzo Santa Chiara from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Institutional, diplomatic, and economic representatives from both countries will attend the ceremony, which aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and create new investment opportunities.

“The creation of the CCMI represents a strategic platform for consolidating economic relations and creating a lasting bridge between the Moroccan and Italian business communities,” said Marouan El Mansoub, President of the Moroccan Chamber of Commerce in Italy.

The CCMI will serve as a partner for companies from countries interested in developing commercial synergies, investments, and cooperation projects across various sectors, including industry, tourism, renewable energy, innovation, and agri-food.

Headquartered in Modena with two operational offices in Rome, the chamber is led by a team of professionals guided by a Board of Directors comprised of leading business and institutional figures. The founding partners specialize in strategic consulting, international development, and institutional relations.

This inauguration stands as a watershed moment in the rapidly evolving economic alliance between Morocco and Italy, with trade connections reaching unprecedented heights and investment corridors widening across both Mediterranean shores.

Total goods trade surged to approximately €5 billion in 2024, up from around €2.75 billion in 2020.

Italian exports to Morocco reached roughly $3 billion, while Moroccan exports to Italy exceeded €2 billion. Italy primarily exports refined petroleum, machinery, and electronic components to Morocco, while importing cars, fertilizers, electrical wiring, and agri-food products.

The economic partnership has been strengthened by government agreements, notably a July 2023 Action Plan implementing a “multidimensional strategic partnership” across economic, energy, and sustainable development sectors.

Italian officials have pointed to “tangible opportunities” for Italian companies in Morocco’s infrastructure, energy, automotive, and digital sectors. They view Morocco as a strategic gateway between Europe and Africa, aligning with EU decarbonization goals and Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa.

Italian investments in Morocco have increased across key sectors. Italy’s export credit agency SACE extended a €365 million green financing facility in 2025 to support Morocco’s OCP Group in sustainable industrial projects. Additionally, the Stellantis automotive group has relocated part of its production to Morocco to capitalize on the country’s growing car manufacturing sector.

The CCMI launch aims to further ease trade flows, spur new investments, and foster joint ventures between the two nations, building on the robust Morocco-Italy economic partnership that has developed between 2023-2025.

Companies participating in the November 19 event will have opportunities to connect with Moroccan institutions, network with businesses and professionals, and explore concrete investment and collaboration possibilities.