Coca-Cola invests $90 million in Morocco

Coca-cola, the world giant soft drink maker, has bought two Moroccan bottling plants for $90 million, Moroccan business daily "L'economiste" reported.

It is the first direct investment made by the U.S. Coca-Cola company in the North African country, the same source added, noting that the company employs in Morocco about 8,000 persons.

According to the latest statistics, USA has become Morocco's second trade partner, advanced by France. Spain came in third place, followed by Italy.