In the 2026 report on global connectivity by DHL, Morocco has moved up 11 places since 2019. This progress is driven by trade and information flows, confirming the increasing integration of the Kingdom into global exchanges.
Morocco continues to gradually integrate into the global economy. According to the 2026 edition of the Global Connectivity Report published by DHL, the Kingdom has risen to 52nd place out of 180 countries, gaining 11 ranks compared to 2019. This advancement reflects a tangible strengthening of its integration into international flows, whether they are commercial, financial, informational, or human.
Compiled from over nine million data points covering the flows of goods, capital, information, and people, the report highlights an improvement in Morocco’s overall score, rising from 50.4 to 51.7 out of 100. This evolution reflects a sustained trend of openness, supported by the expansion of international partnerships and the consolidation of economic infrastructures.
In detail, the depth indicator, which measures the weight of international flows compared to domestic activity, remains relatively stable, with a slight increase to 48.0 points.
Morocco remains positioned in the second half of the global ranking on this criterion. However, the Kingdom shows a more pronounced progression in the geographical reach of its exchanges, indicating a gradual diversification of its economic partners.
Trade emerges as the main driver of this momentum. Morocco climbs over twenty places in this pillar, reaching the 36th global ranking, with a significant intensification of exchanges. This performance is supported by a network dominated by Europe, especially France and Spain, while also including major partners such as the United States, Germany, or China. This configuration demonstrates a strategy of balance between regional anchoring and opening up to more distant markets.
In terms of capital, Morocco’s position remains generally stable. Direct investment flows, especially greenfield projects, however, show a sustained interest in the Kingdom, particularly in industrial sectors, infrastructure, and services.
Cross-border merger and acquisition operations also confirm active participation in international markets, with a predominance of incoming flows.
Information exchanges, on the other hand, show significant progress. Driven by the development of scientific cooperation, technology transfers, and the rise of digital flows, they reflect an increased integration of Morocco into the knowledge economy.
Conversely, people flows evolve more modestly. Despite persistent tourism and academic attractiveness, the Kingdom slightly declines in the ranking of international mobility, indicating that its global visibility in this area still needs further consolidation.
Finally, the geographical analysis of flows highlights a strong regional dimension: over 80% of commercial and financial exchanges occur with close partners. However, the average distance of flows, especially in terms of investments, indicates an increasing capacity of Morocco to extend beyond its immediate environment.
Over the past five years, the Kingdom has maintained a generally stable trajectory, marked by significant advancements in trade and information flows.
This evolution is part of an economic opening strategy combining diversified partnerships, logistical investments, and adaptation to geopolitical changes, solidifying Morocco’s positioning as an intermediate economy on the path to enhanced integration into global value chains.
