In the space of two decades, Morocco has established itself as a major player in the aeronautics industry on an African and international scale. This meteoric rise is the result of a well-thought-out strategy, combining attractiveness, competitiveness and investment in talent. In this article, we focus on the analysis of Hamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi, director of the Midparc industrial zone, who reveals the key factors that allowed Morocco to become an essential aeronautical hub.
“Our country has been able, in the space of 20 to 25 years, to become an essential and essential base in the context of global aeronautical construction,” explains Hamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi. According to him, this success is based on three major pillars: the diversity of the ecosystem, the competitiveness of the sector and the promotion of Moroccan talents. “Gradually, we increased our skills. We started at the bottom of the industry with electrical systems and today we are in aircraft engines with Safran and Pratt & Whitney. We are in engineering. »
This move upmarket has enabled Morocco to attract more than 160 companies, including world leaders and specialized SMEs, thus contributing to strengthening the national aeronautical ecosystem. “Just recently, Boeing signed a very important agreement in the field of technological research with the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University,” he underlines, illustrating the growing attractiveness of Morocco for the aeronautics giants.
Midparc and the IMA: two essential levers
According to Hamid Benbrahim, two initiatives played a determining role in this success: Midparc and the Institute of Aeronautical Professions (IMA). “The IMA is the talent factory,” he explains. Launched 13 years ago in collaboration with the State, this institute offers work-study training adapted to the needs of industrialists, who are directly involved in the educational process. An approach that guarantees a perfect match between graduates’ skills and market requirements.
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The second pillar is Midparc, an integrated industrial platform developed with Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion. “Midparc is specifically dedicated to meeting the needs of manufacturers,” explains Hamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi. This industrial zone, designed to offer cutting-edge infrastructure and an environment conducive to innovation, has helped attract major investments and consolidate Morocco’s position on the global aeronautical scene.
Attractiveness reinforced by competitiveness
Morocco’s competitiveness in the aeronautics sector is also based on its ability to offer unique added value. “We have been able to increase our skills, value and competitiveness,” insists Hamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi. This move upmarket has enabled the country to position itself in high value-added segments, such as the manufacturing of aircraft engines and engineering, while attracting companies with differentiating technologies.
Today, Morocco is the leading aeronautical base in Africa, and this position continues to strengthen. “We have attracted major players in the field of aircraft engines, which are at the heart of the technological transformation of the sector,” he adds. This dynamic is supported by a robust ecosystem, including strategic partnerships with universities and research centers, as evidenced by the recent agreement with Boeing.
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