Forbes names Five Moroccan Groups among Top 100 Arab Family Businesses
Five Moroccan conglomerates appear in Forbes Middle East 2026 ranking of the arab world’s 100 most powerful family businesses. The ranking assesses scale influence and sector reach of family owned groups across the region.
The listed Moroccan groups operate across finance real estate agribusiness retail industry logistics and manufacturing. The selection highlights long term expansion strategies and cross border investments.
O Capital Group leads Moroccan presence
O Capital Group ranks 21st in the Forbes Middle East list and represents the highest Moroccan position. The group was formed in 2021 through the merger of FinanceCom and Holding Benjelloun Mezian. It is chaired by Othman Benjelloun and operates in financial services telecommunications agribusiness transportation real estate and media.
The group gained visibility with the inauguration of the Mohammed VI Tower in Rabat. Forbes estimates the Benjelloun family wealth at 1.7 billion dollars in May 2026.
Holmarcom expands African footprint
Holmarcom Group ranks 75th in the regional classification. The group was created in 1978 and is led by Mohamed Hassan Bensalah since 1993. Its activities include finance agribusiness logistics and real estate.
Holmarcom expanded operations into Senegal Benin and Côte d’Ivoire. In 2025 the International Finance Corporation acquired an 18.6 percent stake in Holmarcom Finance Company. In April 2026 the group moved to acquire BNP Paribas majority stake in BMCI.
Addoha strengthens housing expansion
Addoha Group ranks 83rd in the Forbes Middle East list. The group is chaired by Anas Sefrioui and focuses on real estate development with emphasis on affordable housing.
Addoha expanded into five African countries. By 2025 it had more than 26000 housing units under construction with nearly one third located in West Africa. Forbes estimates Sefrioui fortune at about 1.3 billion dollars.
Diana Holding diversifies operations
Diana Holding ranks 84th. The group traces its origins to 1956 and is chaired by Rita Maria Zniber. It operates in agriculture poultry beverages packaging distribution retail and nautical products.
The group manages around 8300 hectares of agricultural land through more than 30 subsidiaries and eight business units. It employs about 7200 people according to Forbes Middle East.
YNNA Holding active across sectors
YNNA Holding ranks 85th in the list. It was founded in 1948 by Miloud Chaabi and is led by Mama Tajmouati. Its activities include hospitality construction manufacturing retail food processing and real estate.
Its portfolio includes Aswak Assalam Super Cérame Chaabi Lil Iskane GPC Papier et Carton SNEP and SCIF.
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Forbes Middle East 2026 ranks five Moroccan family groups among the region’s top 100. The list highlights their role in finance real estate industry and agriculture.
O Capital Group leads the Moroccan presence followed by Holmarcom Addoha Diana Holding and YNNA Holding.
The ranking reflects expansion across African markets and stronger positions in banking housing and agribusiness.
