Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Morocco on Thursday, where he was welcomed by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan in Casablanca. The visit highlights the strengthening relationship between China and Morocco, marked by increasing cooperation, according to Morocco’s state news agency MAP.
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch greeted Xi at the airport, where the two leaders had a cordial exchange, as reported by China’s state broadcaster CCTV.
Xi’s visit comes after attending the G20 Summit in Brazil and underscores China’s growing interest in Morocco, particularly in infrastructure and rail investments.
Morocco’s strategic location, close to Europe and with free trade agreements with major global markets, along with its expanding automotive sector, has made it an attractive destination for Chinese businesses. In June, Chinese EV battery manufacturer Gotion High Tech chose Morocco for Africa’s first gigafactory, with an investment of $1.3 billion.
