On November 28, the GREEM Morocco NEV Industry Exchange Event was successfully held in Tangier. Centered on the theme “Unlocking Tangier’s Industrial Value: Exploring New Paths for Chinese Enterprises in Europe and Africa,” the event deepened collaboration with the Regional Investment Center of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and Tangier Tech City. Through three core activities—policy briefings, on-site industrial park tours, and targeted government-enterprise matchmaking—the event highlighted Tangier’s investment potential, industrial strengths, and cooperation opportunities, building a practical and efficient bridge for Chinese NEV companies to strengthen their local presence and expand across Europe and Africa.
Tangier has emerged as a strategic hub for Chinese enterprises expanding into Europe and Africa, thanks to its unique location, mature industrial ecosystem, and efficient investment services. During a seminar with the Regional Investment Center of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, representatives outlined key support measures. On one hand, CRI-Invest, a full-process digital investment platform, enables online project applications and real-time progress tracking. Combined with regular project evaluations, it allows investors to complete company registration, land acquisition, and licensing remotely—significantly improving approval efficiency. On the other hand, leveraging its role as a core supplier of industrial labor in Morocco, Tangier has developed a comprehensive automotive industrial ecosystem. Supported by a multi-sector vocational training system and targeted subsidy policies, it provides companies with a steady supply of skilled talent, lowering entry barriers and helping Chinese enterprises operate locally.
The delegation also visited Tangier Tech City, a key China-Morocco cooperation project under the Belt and Road Initiative. As a core platform for industrial collaboration, the tech city leverages unique policy advantages, focuses on attracting export-oriented enterprises, and offers special tax incentives and support measures aligned with international FTZ standards. Representatives noted that Chinese companies’ interest in investing in Tangier has grown steadily in recent years. Through sound planning and reasonable arrangements, the local government has avoided excessive competition, ensuring good development and steady growth of the industrial ecosystem. During the visit, Chinese enterprise representatives held targeted consultations and precise matchmaking with the industrial park and government officials on key issues such as land acquisition procedures, policy implementation, and labor cost calculation. Many expressed strong interest, citing Tangier’s strategic location, solid industrial base, and supportive policies as major attractions, and indicated their intention to use it as a springboard for expanding into European and African markets.
As a key stop of the GREEM Morocco NEV Industry Exchange Program, the Tangier visit highlighted its strategic role as the “Gateway between Europe and Africa,” positioning it as an ideal base for Chinese enterprises transitioning from “going global” to “developing locally.” China’s NEV industry, with its strong technological capabilities and complete industrial chain, will drive Tangier’s industrial upgrading. In turn, Tangier’s location advantages, industrial ecosystem, and policy benefits will support Chinese companies expanding into Europe and Africa, fostering deeper and broader Sino-Moroccan cooperation in the NEV sector.
