Nouaceur, Morocco – November 8, 2025 — In a landmark move for African industrial development, Morocco and France’s Safran Group have launched a $382 million aircraft engine manufacturing hub near Casablanca, signaling a transformative leap in Morocco’s aerospace capabilities. The initiative, unveiled during a ceremony chaired by King Mohammed VI, positions Morocco as a strategic global player in aviation technology.
🛠️ Full-Cycle Manufacturing Takes Flight
Located within the Midparc integrated aerospace platform, the complex will house two cutting-edge facilities:
- An assembly and testing plant for LEAP aircraft engines, used in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX
- A maintenance and repair center for next-generation propulsion systems
The project marks Morocco’s transition from component assembly to full-cycle engine production, a shift hailed by Industry Minister Ryad Mezzour as a “decisive milestone” in national industrial policy Morocco World News.
📈 Economic Impact and Export Growth
The hub is expected to double Morocco’s aerospace exports, currently valued at over $2 billion annually, and create 900 skilled jobs. With a planned capacity of 350 engines per year, the facility will significantly boost Morocco’s contribution to global aviation supply chains Ecofin Agency.
Safran, a long-standing partner in Morocco’s aerospace ecosystem, has operated in the country for nearly 20 years, supporting training, innovation, and industrial development. The new investment deepens that relationship and aligns with Morocco’s ambition to become Africa’s leading aerospace hub.
🌍 Strategic Positioning and Global Partnerships
Morocco’s aerospace sector has grown rapidly, attracting global firms like Boeing, Airbus, and Thales, thanks to its political stability, skilled workforce, and proximity to European markets. The Safran complex reinforces Morocco’s role as a bridge between Europe and Africa in high-tech manufacturing.
The launch coincides with the third edition of National Industry Day, underscoring the government’s commitment to industrial sovereignty, green innovation, and export diversification Morocco World News semutibrahim.com.
In short: Morocco and Safran have launched a $382 million aircraft engine manufacturing hub near Casablanca, marking a shift to full-cycle aerospace production. The project will double exports, create 900 jobs, and position Morocco as a global aviation leader.
Aircraft Engine Picture By Matti Blume
Sources:
Morocco World; Business Insider ; semutibrahim.com; Diplomatic Inside; Ecofin Agency
