2026 Morocco AMDL: Moroccan Logistics Development Agency and financing
AMDL supports the logistics sector via dedicated zones and grants. 9 operational logistics zones, 6 bn MAD invested. 2026 guide.
Key facts at a glance
- 9 logistics zones
- 7% of Moroccan GDP
- 30% equipment grant
- 1,200 companies/year
AMDL (Moroccan Logistics Development Agency), created in 2011 under the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, is the reference public actor for structuring Morocco's logistics sector (7% of GDP, 650,000 jobs). Its triple role: (1) plan and develop logistics zones within the 2030 National Logistics Competitiveness Strategy, (2) support logistics companies in professionalization and certification, (3) distribute grants for equipment and digitalization. AMDL manages 9 operational logistics zones in 2026: Zenata, Mita, Tangier Med, Fez-Ras El Ma, Agadir-Aït Melloul, Oujda-Aïn Sfa, Marrakech-Ait Ourir, Casablanca-Sidi Hajjaj, Kénitra-Atlantique. This guide covers: (1) AMDL grant schemes (up to 30% of logistics equipment investments capped at 3 M MAD, free training for logistics personnel), (2) implantation in logistics zones (tax benefits, shared infrastructure, preferential rents), (3) logistics operator certification (Logipro Program enabling ISO + sectoral standards certification), (4) articulations with other public programs (Maroc PME Istitmar, Tamwilcom Damane Investissement, Hassan II Fund for logistics development).
The 9 operational logistics zones in 2026
Mita (Casablanca, 340 ha): main national zone, Greater Casablanca distribution hub. Zenata (East Casablanca, 250 ha): port logistics, Port Mohammed V connection. Tangier Med (600 ha): port logistics zone, automotive and textile export to Europe. Fez-Ras El Ma (120 ha): hub for regional agri-food and textile industry. Agadir-Aït Melloul (150 ha): Souss fishing and agriculture, vegetable export. Oujda-Aïn Sfa (80 ha): Oriental hub, Algerian border. Marrakech-Aït Ourir (90 ha): tourism and craft industry support. Casablanca-Sidi Hajjaj (70 ha): proximity to Port of Casablanca. Kénitra-Atlantique (180 ha): Stellantis automotive + Port Kénitra logistics. Each zone offers: modern rental warehouses (250-600 MAD/m²/year), shared offices, customs transit zones, advanced digitalization (integrated TMS, WMS).
AMDL grants for logistics equipment
AMDL offers two main grants. (1) Logistics equipment investment aid: up to 30% of amount invested in new equipment (electric forklifts, automated storage systems, WMS/TMS software, utility vehicles), capped at 3 M MAD per company over 3 years. File via amdl.gov.ma portal + sectoral approval. (2) Human resources training: 50-80% coverage of logistics personnel training costs (warehousers, forklift operators, supply chain managers, export managers), via AMDL Training Center or approved partners. 2026 annual budget: 150 million MAD, with 1,200 beneficiary companies. Exporting SMEs and e-commerce logistics players are prioritized.
Frequently asked questions
Can a non-Moroccan company implant in an AMDL zone?
How does AMDL articulate with Tamwilcom and Maroc PME?
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