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Moroccan Business Leader Mohamed Hassan Bensalah Strikes Deal to Acquire Groupe Maroc Soir
Prominent Moroccan businessman Mohamed Hassan Bensalah has signed an agreement to acquire Groupe Maroc Soir, one of Morocco's leading media groups. The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, aims to accelerate the group's digital transformation while preserving its editorial independence and professional standards. Bensalah plans to strengthen the group's coverage of Morocco's economic, social, and cultural transformations while expanding its national and international reach.
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In a significant move for Morocco's media landscape, prominent businessman Mohamed Hassan Bensalah has finalized an agreement to acquire Groupe Maroc Soir, the publisher of leading newspapers including Le Matin and Assahra Al Maghribia. The announcement, made on October 1, 2026, marks a potential turning point for one of the kingdom's most established media institutions.
Deal Structure and Conditions
The acquisition remains subject to regulatory approvals from relevant authorities. According to the official communiqué, the transaction is designed to support the group's evolution amid rapid changes in media consumption habits, particularly the acceleration of digital usage and emergence of new content formats.
Strategic Vision: Digital Transformation with Editorial Integrity
Bensalah's strategy centers on three pillars:
- Digital Acceleration: Modernizing distribution channels and developing new digital revenue streams
- Editorial Independence: Maintaining the group's reputation for rigorous, professional journalism
- Expanded Reach: Growing both national influence and international presence
The communiqué explicitly states that the transformation "will be conducted in strict respect for the principles of rigor, professionalism, information quality, editorial independence, and responsibility."
Strengthening Morocco's Media Landscape
Beyond commercial objectives, Bensalah emphasized the group's role in accompanying Morocco's broader transformations—economic, social, cultural, and institutional. The acquisition aims to consolidate the credibility and brand recognition built over decades while providing resources for innovation and growth.
Acknowledging the Legacy
In his statement, Bensalah paid tribute to Othman Al Omeir and the entire Groupe Maroc Soir team for their contributions, signaling a commitment to continuity alongside change.
This developing story will be updated as regulatory reviews progress.