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Morocco’s New‑Car Market Surges 17.6% in the First Half of 2026
The Moroccan new‑vehicle sector kept its upward thrust in June 2026, delivering 27,193 units – a 16.7 % rise compared with June 2025. Over the first six months, total sales hit 131,748 cars, up 17.6 % year‑on‑year, signalling a strong continuation after a record‑setting 2025. Passenger cars led the rally, while light commercial vehicles posted the biggest month‑on‑month jump, highlighting renewed corporate investment and pointing to a potential year‑end record.
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First Half 2026 Sees Record Growth in Morocco’s New‑Car Market
In June 2026, the Moroccan new‑vehicle market continued its upward trajectory, registering 27,193 units sold – a 16.7 % increase over June 2025. The cumulative six‑month figure reached 131,748 cars, up 17.6 % year‑on‑year, confirming the sector’s strong momentum after a historic 2025 that saw 235,372 units transferred.
Passenger cars (VP) led the surge, delivering 24,649 units in June (+15.7 %) and a total of 116,802 units in the first half, matching the 17.6 % growth recorded in the same period last year. Light commercial vehicles (VUL) also performed strongly, with June sales of 2,544 units (+27.9 %) and a half‑year total of 14,946 – a 17.5 % rise over June 2025. VULs now account for 11.3 % of the overall market, underscoring renewed corporate investment.
Given the sustained pace, analysts expect the 2026 year‑end total to set a new record for new‑car registrations in Morocco.
- June 2026: 27,193 new vehicles (+16.7 % YoY)
- H1 2026: 131,748 units (+17.6 % YoY)
- Passenger cars: 24,649 in June, 116,802 in H1
- Light commercial vehicles: 2,544 in June, 14,946 in H1 (11.3 % of market)