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Why invest in the Region?
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Geostrategic Position
The Region is perfectly situated between the economic hubs of Tangier, Nador, Kenitra and Casablanca, making it a notorious geo-strategic hub in terms of demographic flows and economic trade corridors.
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Qualified human capital
The Region has a highly qualified human capital thanks to its 5 universities, which rank it as the first university pole in Morocco with 266 vocational training institutions, its distinguished engineering schools (ENSAM, ENSAF, ESI2A, INSA), etc.
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Diversified transport infrastructure
The Region has a road and highway network representing more than 20% of the national network, a railway infrastructure linking it to major ports and cities of the Kingdom, as well as "Fez - Saiss" international airport with a capacity of 3 million passengers/year.
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Conducive business climate
The Region has a promising business environment, due in large part to the implementation of a regional incentive framework (employment bonuses, regional support fund for industrial investment) and the digitization of administrative procedures.
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Unique cultural heritage
The Region hosts both the world's oldest continuously operating university "Al Quaraouiyine", 4 historical Medinas representing a heritage-treasure, the Roman archaeological site of Volubilis, an intangible artistic capital of great diversity, etc.
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Rich natural heritage
The Region has many natural sites : mineral springs, thermal spas, national parks of Ifrane and Tazekka, Friouato caves, mountains of Michlifen and Bouiblane in Taza, forest and herbaceous cover of more than 1,2 million ha (14% of the national forest park), etc.
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Extension of the “Export Morocco Now” registrations
In order to promote Moroccan exports, the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) has decided to extend the deadline for closing...
Start of AFWAJ project leader “PDP” training
"AFWAJ PDP" Program is officially launched with the objective to support 200 project leaders from start to finish in order to benefit from INTELAKA financing.
Celebration of the national day of Moroccans living abroad in Meknes
The Prefecture of Meknes and the RIC Fès-Meknes organized, on Wednesday August 10, 2023, a meeting on the...
IAZ of Fez-Meknes: the draft decree approved
The Government Council of Thursday 08/09/2022 approved the draft decree on the creation of the “Industrial Acceleration Zone of Fez-Meknes” ...
20th edition of CRI News Fez-Meknes
The CRI Fez-Meknes is pleased to share with you the new edition of its biannual magazine "CRI NEWS", with a special file dedicated to the…
Signing of an agreement concerning Z.I Ain Bida
Friday August 12, 2022 was marked by the signing of a framework partnership agreement for the financing, development and enhancement of the Ain Bida industrial…
Meeting : “The role of Moroccans residing abroad in local development”
On the occasion of the National Day of Moroccans Residing Abroad, the Wilaya of the Region and the Regional Center ...
Call for projects for the realization of industrial projects/PIAC Ain Cheggag
A call for projects is launched for the realization of industrial projects, in transfer or rental of lots, in the Industrial Park ...
Inauguration of the AWB headquarters and signature of a partnership agreement
Inauguration of the new regional headquarters of Attijariwafa Bank in Fez, on Thursday May 19, 2022, in the presence ...
Visit of the Minister of Industry and Trade to the Region of Fez-Meknes
May 18, 2022 was marked by the visit of the Minister of Industry and Trade to the Fez-Meknes region. 10 investment contracts ...
CRI-FINEA partnership to promote investment opportunities
The Fès-Meknes Regional Investment Center (CRI Fès-Meknes), represented by its Managing Director, Mr. Yassine TAZI ...
Round table: Challenges of Fez-Meknes : Advanced regionalization and NMD
Participation of the Director General of the CRI in the round table: Fez-Meknes Challenges: Advanced ...
Partnership between the CRI Fez-Meknes and the 5 universities of the Region
Friday, April 01, 2022 was marked by the partnership agreement between the Regional Center for Investment Fez-Meknes ...
Holding of the RIC’s 6th board of directors
The Fez-Meknes Regional Investment Center held its 6th Board of Directors, on Monday March 28, 2022, at the headquarters of the Wilaya of the Region,…
The RIC organizes a consultation day with investors
The CRI Fez-Meknes organized the “Investment Consultation Meeting“, on Friday March 25, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. ...
Conference-Debate: IPO for SMBs in the Region
The Casablanca Stock Exchange organized, in partnership with the Regional Investment Center Fez-Meknes, the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) ...
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Platform designed for obtaining your documents and authorizations related to your investment projects
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Created in 1976, CGI is a Canadian-based global company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The company operates in information technology consulting, systems integration, outsourcing and solutions.
Established in 2008, ALTEN MOROCCO is a subsidiary of the world leader in Engineering and Technology Consulting (ICT), providing agile and innovative engineering solutions in the automotive, aerospace, networks & telecoms, software & tools sectors, etc.
Established in 1928, Alstom is a company that provides a full range of equipment and services: from high-speed trains, metros, tramways and e-buses to embedded systems, customized services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions.
Established in 1960, Domaines Agricoles is a company that operates in the agri-food sector and specializes in the processing of agricultural products (citrus, fruit trees, livestock and dairy products, aromatic plants, beekeeping, etc.
Established in 1986 by Brahim Zniber, Diana Holding is a Moroccan company ranked as the 7th private group in Morocco. It operates in the agri-food sector including edible oils, wine making, meat processing, commercial nurseries.
Established in 2000, Webhelp is a French company headquartered in Paris. It operates in the outsourcing of customer experience management and business processes. The company has been operating for over 15 years and has become the leading private employer in the Region.
Created in 1961, SIOF is a company operating in the agri-food sector and providing a wide range of products in the olive sector (oil and olive processing) in compliance with international quality standards.
Located in the industrial zone of Sidi Brahim in Fez, the group Floquet Monopole (FM) was founded by Mohammed Laraqui in 1982 to manufacture pistons under the group's license. Today, the company produces original equipment parts and employs more than 250 people.
APTIV is a company operating in the design and manufacture of automotive equipment. The group produces electronic safety devices as well as sensors, electronic controllers and multimedia systems.
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