China's investments in Morocco's infrastructure and railway networks have significantly increased in recent years. Following his participation in the G20 Summit in Brazil, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a "brief visit" to the African nation, highlighting the strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Morocco on Thursday for what Moroccan state media described as a "brief visit."

Xi was greeted in Casablanca by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, an event the Moroccan state news agency MAP highlighted as a testament to the strong ties of friendship, cooperation, and solidarity between the two nations.

During his visit, Xi met with Aziz Akhannouch, the head of the Moroccan government, and was later honored by the Royal Guard.

This visit followed Xi's participation in the G20 Summit held in Brazil. It comes at a time when China is increasing its investments in Morocco, particularly in infrastructure and railways.

Morocco's strategic location near Europe and its free trade agreements with the United States and the European Union make it an attractive market for Chinese companies, including manufacturers of electric vehicles.

In June, Gotion High Tech, a Chinese battery producer, announced its plans to construct Africa's first "gigafactory" in Morocco, an ambitious project with an estimated cost of $1.3 billion (€1.24 billion).