The number of Morocco's centi-millionaires continues to grow substantially as economic growth in the Kingdom outstrips that of other countries in the North African region. Apart from the easily recognizable names like Othman Benjelloun, Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Miloud Chaabi and Aziz Akhannouch, there are other less recognizable Moroccan businessmen who have built multi-million and billion dollar empires in industries as diverse as agriculture, food, construction, energy and distribution and earned nine-figure fortunes to boot. Their names don't ring with the African public, and you've probably never heard about them before, but they are very successful — and very wealthy. Meet 5 Moroccan businessmen, who are worth $100 million or more, and could be featuring in the Forbes Africa's 50 Richest List sometime soon.
Brahim Zniber
Source: Agriculture
Zniber, 94, is the founder of Diana Holding, a $3 billion (annual sales) agro-industrial conglomerate that employs close to 8,000 people. Founded in 1956, the group's operations span edible oils, winemaking, meat processing and commercial nurseries. Diana Holding, which owns more than 2,000 hectares of vineyards in Meknes, is the largest producer of wine and spirits in Morocco. Its flagship Celliers de Meknes wines sell more than 35 million bottles a year. It also produces the popular CaracTerre virgin olive oil brand.
Said ALJ
Saïd Alj
Source: Food
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