Italian business delegation in Morocco Monday

A large delegation of Italian businessmen is expected in Casablanca on Monday on a 2-day visit to Morocco to explore partnership opportunities with Moroccan peers.

The delegation represents the sectors of construction and public works, electronics and electricity, iron and steel, chemistry, agri-business, industrial engineering, medical equipment and import-export.

Italy is Morocco's 5th or 6th trade partner (according to years), behind France, Spain, the United States, and alternately Germany and Great Britain, holding between 5 and 7 % of the Moroccan market.

Less than 100 small and medium sized Italian enterprises are operating in Morocco.