Best startup cities in Morocco in 2027
3 cities in Morocco make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Casablanca leads at #364 with a total score of 0.67, followed by Agadir (#554) and Rabat (#853).
For women founders, Agadir scores highest in Morocco on the MeanCEO Index with 58/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.
Startup cities in Morocco, ranked
| # | City | World rank | Total | Quantity | Quality | Business | MeanCEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casablanca | #364 | 0.67 | 0.14 | 0.06 | 0.46 | 57 |
| 2 | Agadir | #554 | 0.31 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 58 |
| 3 | Rabat | #853 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 57 |
Total = quantity (startups, accelerators, coworking spaces) + quality (traction of top startups, unicorns, exits) + business environment (national conditions), from the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index (2024 edition). The MeanCEO Index (0 to 100) is our own score of how livable and welcoming a city is for women founders.
Other countries in Middle East and North Africa
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- United Arab Emirates (3)
- Saudi Arabia (4)