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Ten good reasons to do metal production in Morocco
Outsourcing or scaling metal production to Morocco can be attractive, but it stands or falls with clear communication. In this article, MAROQ lists ten practical reasons and explains how to prevent misunderstandings through expectations, agreements and follow-up.
28 January 2026
Where should you be as an entrepreneur in Morocco to really seize opportunities?
Morocco is easy for entrepreneurs to understand as “Morocco’s G7”: 7 core regions, each with its own trade logic. In the north you’ll find Tangier–Tetouan as the export and industrial gateway, and Nador/Oriental as a trade bridge with strong diaspora networks. Moving toward the center, Rabat–Salé–Kénitra provides policy, compliance and business certainty, while Casablanca–Settat is the commercial engine for scale, distribution and B2B deals. Further inland, Fès–Meknès offers craftsmanship and agro with strong origin stories, Marrakech/Middle Atlas runs on lifestyle, design and experience, and Souss–Massa (Agadir) is an export machine for agro, fish and processing with EU quality in its DNA.
19 January 2026
Outsourcing production to Morocco? What works and what doesn’t?
Outsourcing production to Morocco can be attractive, but success is not automatic. It requires realistic choices, solid preparation and local know-how. This article clearly explains what works in practice, what often goes wrong and how risks can be managed.
17 January 2026
When is Morocco actually not a good fit for entrepreneurs?
Morocco is not the right choice for every entrepreneur. In this blog you’ll read in which situations doing business in Morocco is less logical and when other markets better match your scale, speed and risk profile.
16 January 2026
When is Morocco a good fit — and when is it not — for entrepreneurs?
Morocco offers interesting opportunities for entrepreneurs, but it is not automatically the best choice. In this blog you will read when doing business in Morocco makes sense — and when other markets may better match your strategy, scale and risk appetite.
15 January 2026
Professional importing from Morocco
Importing Moroccan products into the Netherlands offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs, but it also comes with obligations. Think import duties, VAT, rules of origin, HS codes, and the right documentation. Thanks to the EU association agreement with Morocco, many products can be imported at reduced or 0% duties, provided this is proven correctly. Good preparation, reliable suppliers, and knowledge of customs procedures are essential to avoid delays and extra costs.
14 January 2026
Safety and regulations in Morocco’s construction sector: what international companies need to know
Morocco’s construction sector offers major opportunities, but jobsite safety requires extra attention. Laws and regulations on occupational safety, permits and fire safety exist, but enforcement and day-to-day practice vary widely by region and contractor. For foreign companies, demonstrable HSE measures, clear documentation, strong communication and understanding local legislation are essential to prevent risks, delays and incidents. MAROQ supports this with sourcing and screening reliable partners, site audits, HSE documentation, permit checks and multilingual on-site support, so construction projects in Morocco can be delivered safely, controllably and professionally.
13 January 2026
Doing Business in Marrakech: Trade, Manufacturing and Services
Marrakech is world-famous as a tourist destination, but the city is rapidly developing into a versatile economic hub. Beyond hospitality, sectors such as trade, manufacturing, the creative industry, logistics and business services are growing strongly. For entrepreneurs, Marrakech offers a unique combination of market access, infrastructure and an international network.
12 January 2026
Private label production in Morocco: strategic opportunities for entrepreneurs
Morocco is developing into an attractive production location for private label products. With flexible manufacturing, short lead times to Europe, and rising quality standards, private label “Made in Morocco” offers strong opportunities for brands and entrepreneurs.
12 January 2026
Agadir on the rise: opportunities for European entrepreneurs
Agadir offers entrepreneurs plenty of opportunities in agro & food, fisheries, tourism and export. Thanks to its strategic location, strong production capacity and growing infrastructure the region is attractive for European companies that want to source, invest or expand.
10 January 2026
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Industry & Metalworking

Industry & Metalworking in Morocco from supply to assembly and international cooperation

Industry and metalworking in Morocco is broader than “large factories”. You’ll find a mix of suppliers, family businesses, small and medium-sized companies and specialized workshops focused on sheet metal, welding, machining, coating, installation and simple assembly. In this category you’ll read descriptive blogs about what exists in Morocco: how production is organized in practice, what possibilities you encounter, and what context matters when European buyers, manufacturers and logistics partners work together—without promotion and without sales.

The industrial landscape: from SMEs to larger production clusters

Morocco has different forms of manufacturing activity. Alongside larger industrial zones there are many smaller production companies that work flexibly and can adapt quickly to assignments. In our blogs we describe the landscape: what types of metal companies you encounter, how suppliers position themselves, and why some regions develop more strongly in certain disciplines. We also look at what “small production” means in practice: short runs, custom work, repair jobs or parts that need to be delivered quickly.

Processes you often encounter

Metalworking is a chain of steps. In this category we explain how processes typically connect: from cutting and bending sheet metal to welding, drilling, tapping, turning and milling, and from surface treatment (powder coating, galvanizing, anodizing) to (sub)assembly. We describe which choices affect quality and lead time, and why an apparently “small” step—such as deburring or cleaning—can make a big difference in fit and finish in practice.

Tolerances, materials and drawings as a shared language

In B2B, things often go wrong on details: a dimension that is slightly off, a fit that doesn’t match, or a material that differs from expectations. That’s why we focus on tolerances, material choices and specifications. You’ll read how companies work with technical drawings, dimensions, surface specifications and functional requirements. We also cover the difference between “manufacturable” and “repeatable”: what it takes to turn a prototype into stable series production, including measurement methods and control points.

Quality standards and control in practice

Quality is not only the end result, but also the process: which checks do you perform, when, and how do you record them? In this category you’ll find blogs about quality standards and working agreements: measurement reports, visual inspection, sampling, material traceability, and the importance of clear acceptance criteria. Not as a “certificate list”, but as practical context: how to make quality discussable and how to prevent interpretation differences from causing costs and delays later.

Quotes, prototypes, series and lead times

Quotes in metalworking are often about more than price. Material, machining steps, setup time, finishing and packaging determine the cost together. In our blogs we describe how quoting processes often run: what companies need to calculate a price, which questions come up, and why an unclear scope creates noise. We also cover the route from prototype to series: how to organize iterations, how to document changes and how lead times relate to capacity, material purchasing and planning.

Low wages are not the same as low total cost

Morocco is sometimes seen as “cost-efficient” because of labor costs, but in international cooperation other factors also matter: communication, defect costs, rework, packaging, transport and planning. In this category we put this into perspective. We describe how to assess total costs more realistically, why specifications and quality control are crucial, and how to set up cooperation so lower wages are not “eaten up” by misunderstandings or inconsistency.

The role of suppliers and logistics partners

In many trajectories it’s not about one company, but a chain. A sheet metal shop, a welder, a coater and an assembler can together deliver one product. That’s why we pay attention to supply-chain cooperation: who is responsible for which step, how parts are packaged and tracked, and how you prevent small deviations from stacking up. Logistics also matters: lead times, consolidation, preventing damage and organizing delivery moments so production in Europe can keep moving.

Other industry: more than metal

While this category focuses on metalworking, many topics also touch other industries: plastic parts, simple electronics assembly, cable assembly, packaging, maintenance and technical services. We describe where those overlaps are and why “industrial capability” often emerges through combinations: a workshop that can do metal, but also handles assembly and packaging, or a supplier that can switch quickly for small runs.

What you can expect in this category

  • Metal companies in context: SMEs, workshops, suppliers and how production clusters in Morocco are built.
  • Process explainers: sheet metal, welding, machining, surface treatment and (sub)assembly—and how the steps affect each other.
  • Specifications and tolerances: drawings, dimensions, material selection and what’s needed for repeatable series.
  • Quality and standards: control points, measurement reports, acceptance criteria and how to organize quality practically.
  • Quotes and planning: prototypes, series, lead times and how to keep scope and changes clear.
  • Chain and logistics: cooperation between buyers, manufacturers and logistics partners—with a focus on flow and reliability.

Why this is relevant for B2B

Industry & Metalworking is about precision, agreements and predictability. By understanding the context—from processes and tolerances to planning and chain roles— you can ask better questions, reduce risks and keep cooperation calmer. This category is therefore meant as a knowledge layer: descriptive, clear and practical for anyone who wants to understand Moroccan manufacturing and supply within a B2B framework.

In closing

In this category we bring together the reality of industry and metalworking in Morocco: what exists, how it works, and what to watch for when you collaborate across borders. No promotion, no recommendations and no sales—just blogs that make the sector tangible, from small productions to supply chains toward Europe, with attention to quality, communication and realistic execution.