Morocco ranks among the top African beneficiaries of investments from the European Investment Bank (EIB) group deployed in 2025. This is highlighted in the activity report published by the institution, which emphasizes the strategic role of the Kingdom within its African portfolio.
In 2025, the EIB group mobilized over €9 billion globally through EIB Global, its branch dedicated to international partnerships and development financing. Of this total, €3.1 billion was allocated to the African continent, accounting for nearly a third of global commitments.
In Morocco, funding primarily targeted structural projects related to water and post-earthquake reconstruction. The EIB contributed to financing infrastructure aimed at strengthening the production and distribution of drinking water, with a particular focus on resilience to climate change. These investments aim to ensure equitable and secure access to water, especially in small towns and rural areas, in a context marked by water stress.
Additionally, the bank supported reconstruction efforts following the Al Haouz earthquake through a program dedicated to rehabilitating schools, hospitals, roads, and essential infrastructure. The adopted approach integrates principles of resilient design against climate risks, energy efficiency, and adherence to social standards.
On an African scale, EIB investments in 2025 supported high-impact projects, with 46% allocated to climate action and environmental sustainability. These commitments align with the national priorities of partner countries and the European Union’s “Global Gateway” strategy, which aims to enhance sustainable infrastructure and economic partnerships.
The EIB emphasizes that its financing, combined with its technical expertise, enables it to play a leading role in key sectors such as water, health, clean energy, transport, and support for the private sector, with particular attention to youth and women.
Over the past four years, EIB investments have mobilized €73 billion across Africa, confirming the continent’s increasing prominence in the institution’s development strategy.
As a central partner in the “Global Gateway” strategy, EIB Global indicates it achieved its goal of mobilizing €100 billion in investments by 2025, initially set for 2027. In 2025, 75% of investments made outside the European Union supported projects under this strategy, totaling over €20 billion.
In this framework, Morocco emerges as a key partner, at the intersection of climate, social, and infrastructural issues, thus consolidating its position among the priority destinations for European financing in Africa.