Canada has a well-established trade relationship with Morocco. Canadian presence and activities in the market are strengthening, and opportunities exist in the private and public sectors across a range of industries. Morocco is an important market for Export Development Canada (EDC). The business environment is one of the most sophisticated and developed on the African continent, while the political environment remains stable. The country is seen as a gateway to Africa, with a developed trade environment and investments, mostly in the western part of the continent. The banking sector is also well-established with the presence of major international financial institutions.