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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.