Morocco is strengthening its support framework for logistics competitiveness. In Rabat, the authorities have officially launched the “SME Supply Chain” 2025–2029 programme, a new support mechanism dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises operating in logistics and supply chain services. The initiative comes at a time when Morocco is upgrading its industrial and commercial value chains.
The programme was jointly launched by Anouar Alaoui Ismaili, Director General of Maroc PME, and Ghassane El Machrafi, Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Logistics Development (AMDL), under the chairmanship of Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics, and Taoufiq Moucharraf, Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
A Programme Anchored in the National Logistics Strategy
The launch event brought together key figures from the logistics and economic ecosystem, including Mohammed Fikrat, Vice President of CGEM, and Mohammed Talal, Vice President of the Federation of Transport and Logistics (FTL). Their presence underscored the strong alignment between public authorities and the private sector around a shared objective: positioning logistics SMEs as a key driver of national economic performance.
“SME Supply Chain” forms part of Morocco’s national logistics development strategy, which aims to position the country as a competitive regional hub connecting Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean basin.
Three Strategic Pillars to Transform Logistics SMEs
Designed in partnership with public and private stakeholders across the sector, the programme offers technical and strategic support structured around three core pillars:
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Improving operational performance, by optimising processes, costs and service quality;
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Digital transformation, through the adoption of digital tools for flow management, traceability and operational control;
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Adoption of integrated QSE systems (Quality, Safety and Environment), in line with the increasingly stringent requirements of national and international clients.
The stated objective is to enhance the modernisation, competitiveness and sustainability of Moroccan logistics service providers, particularly SMEs, which form the backbone of the country’s logistics industry.
Public Investment to Unlock Private Capital
With a total budget of 100 million dirhams for the 2025–2029 period, the programme is designed to act as a catalyst. Authorities are banking on a strong leverage effect to stimulate private investment in equipment upgrades, digitalisation and skills development.
In an environment characterised by increasingly complex supply chains, tighter delivery timelines and growing sustainability requirements, this targeted support is expected to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of logistics SMEs.
A Regional Competitiveness Challenge
Beyond Morocco, the “SME Supply Chain” programme addresses a broader regional challenge: logistics competitiveness in North and West Africa. The ability of local logistics providers to deliver reliable, digitalised services that meet international standards is a key determinant of industrial and trade attractiveness across the continent.
Moroccan logistics companies interested in participating are invited to submit their applications via the dedicated platform. For policymakers, the next challenge will be to translate this programme into tangible results on the ground throughout the 2025–2029 cycle.
A strategic bet on logistics as a driver of growth and regional integration.
