Feb 26, 2026 - The scramble for Morocco`s energy future
Several international companies are eyeing Morocco`s vast solar and wind resources to produce and export energy. The new investment could boost Morocco`s economy and labour market. But what is it like to try to start an energy industry from scratch - and who is the energy really for? The FT`s Rachel Millard explores the opportunities and tensions in Morocco`s emerging energy future. 00:00 Introduction 00:57 An exciting investment destination 04:17 Starting an energy industry from scratch 05:15 Water scarcity and desalination 07:05 Green ammonia and green hydrogen 09:10 The promise of new jobs 11:23 A just transition? 13:45 Questions over huge hydrogen projects 15:26 Exporting energy to Europe via underwater cables