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Casablanca remains the undisputed center of Morocco’s startup activity. The city jumped 42 positions to rank 317th globally, with an impressive growth rate exceeding 40% — the highest among Moroccan cities and throughout Northern Africa. Its total score is more than 6.5 times larger than second-ranked Rabat.
Morocco’s startup ecosystem has catapulted forward on the international stage. The country now ranks 88th globally, climbing four spots from the previous year’s 92nd position, with a score of 0.687 in the 2025 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index.
The North African country recorded the highest growth rate in its region at 23.1%, trailing only Egypt (65th globally) and Tunisia (82nd). The comprehensive report , which evaluates 1,473 cities and 118 countries worldwide, positions Morocco as the third-strongest startup ecosystem in Northern Africa.
This improvement reflects the country’s growing appeal as a stable and affordable base for entrepreneurs targeting North African markets.
At the continental level, Morocco ranks 9th in Africa, ahead of Senegal but behind South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, and Namibia. Globally, the top five positions are held by the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Singapore, and Canada.
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Casablanca remains the undisputed center of Morocco’s startup activity. The city jumped 42 positions to rank 317th globally, with an impressive growth rate exceeding 40% — the highest among Moroccan cities and throughout Northern Africa. Its total score is more than 6.5 times larger than second-ranked Rabat.
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