Morocco: towards the end of diesel?

While in Europe, most car manufacturers have withdrawn diesel cars from the market, Morocco continues to produce and market them. How can we achieve a balance between economic imperatives and the preservation of the environment and health?

In Morocco, the automotive sector faces a major challenge: finding a balance between economic imperatives and preserving the environment and health. The kingdom is continuing to market diesel cars for economic reasons, as the cost of diesel in Morocco remains lower than that of gasoline. This government strategy aims to maintain market stability and offer affordable options to consumers. Especially since the transition from diesel vehicles to cleaner cars, such as electric cars, requires the mobilization of huge investments in infrastructure, such as electric charging stations and the modernization of road networks. But the use of diesel cars is not without consequences for the environment and health, recalls Al3omk.