Morocco counts more than 400 ultra-wealthy individuals in 2026

Morocco among Africa's top wealth markets with 7500 millionaires

Morocco is now home to 7,500 millionaires, making it one of Africa’s top five wealth markets and one of the continent’s fastest-growing hubs with a 40% rise over the past decade, according to the Africa Wealth Report 2025. Marrakech has emerged as a rising hotspot with a 67% increase in high-net-worth residents.

Akhannouch ranks as Morocco's third richest, after Benjelloun and Sefrioui: Forbes

To overcome inequalities exposed by the Covid-19 crisis, Morocco must consider taxing wealth

The Coronavirus health crisis has exposed inequalities in MENA countries, including Morocco. To overcome that, Oxfam suggests implementing taxing wealth.

More than three quarters of Moroccans hold less than $ 10,000 in wealth, report finds

According to the Global Wealth Report on household wealth, published by the Credit Suisse Research Institute, only 0.1% of adults in Morocco hold more than one million dollars in wealth. At the African scale, 88.5% of adults have less than 10,000 dollars.

80% of Moroccans say they pray daily, a Pew Research Center survey reveals

In Morocco, 80% of adults say they pray every day. According to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center, prayer rates around the world are related to wealth.

History : When Cartier created a waterproof watch exclusively for Thami El Glaoui

In the 1930s, Pasha Thami El Glaoui asked French watchmaker Cartier to create a waterproof watch for him to wear while swimming. After delivering it, Cartier lost track of the watch and ended up creating a line to honor the unique timepiece and its owner.

Forbes Middle east reveals the names of the wealthiest men in Morocco

Like every year, Forbes Middle East magazine ranks the richest men in the Arab world. 

Forbes list reveals wealthiest men in Morocco