Morocco

Three Moroccan men previously held by the US in Guantanamo Bay have been released provisionally by a judge. The men, who included Abdellah Tabarak, reported by the US media to have... 2005-01-12

We anticipate growth of 3.8% in 2005 and 3.4% in 2006, although a new influx of locusts poses a downside risk to output in the key agricultural sector in 2005. No official estimate... 2004-12-07

A report by NGO Human Rights Watch has criticised the Kingdom for backsliding on human rights since the 2003 Casablanca bombings, but also highlights the progress the government has... 2004-12-02

The NGO Human Rights Watch has criticised the Kingdom for backsliding on human rights following the 2003 Casablanca bombings. BMI View: Although King Mohammed has made impressive... 2004-12-01

We continue to forecast 4.9% growth for 2004, largely due to strong agricultural output. In 2005, growth is likely to fall to a still healthy 3.8%, assuming a normal harvest. Since... 2004-11-11

In the light of high demand, risks to supply, lower-than-expected stocks and indications that OPEC may raise its price target, we have revised our oil price forecasts up to US$35/b... 2004-10-08

We expect real growth to reach 4.9% this year, with a budget deficit of at least 4.4% of GDP. Persistent oil price strength poses a downside risk to the fiscal deficit, as the 2004... 2004-09-10

In July, the Moroccan parliament has approved a law giving full autonomy to the country's central bank, it was announced on Tuesday. Under the new proposals, the Bank Al-Maghrib will... 2004-08-04

BMI View: We expect GDP growth to reach 4.9% this year, buoyed up by strong agricultural production. Key risks to trade come from the Free Trade Agreement with the US, expected... 2004-07-06

The US has designated Morocco a major non-NATO ally. BMI View: Given the unpopularity of the US government in Morocco, this could bolster domestic political