Casablanca Plant (SOMACA)
Founded in 1959, SOMACA is a cornerstone of Morocco’s automotive industry and a pioneering plant in the country’s industrial development. Initially dedicated to assembling vehicles for the local market, SOMACA has continuously adapted and renewed itself through an ongoing transformation approach. The production of several iconic models, such as the Renault 4 and Renault 12, marked the plant’s early decades and helped establish it as a symbol of Moroccan industrialization and expertise, ranking among the Group’s most efficient factories.
Today, the plant exports two-thirds of its production to 70 destinations worldwide, and its output has grown from 10,000 units in 2005 to a record of nearly 100,000 vehicles expected by the end of 2024. With the arrival of the Renault Kardian, SOMACA is entering a new phase in its transformation, integrating new technologies and strengthening the skills of its workforce.
- FOUNDED IN: 1959
- LEGAL FORM AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP: Limited company owned 99% by Groupe Renault (91% by Renault sas ; 8% by Renault Maroc), 1% by private shareholders.
- ACTIVITY: Bodywork-assembly
- WORKFORCE: 2,167 at December 31, 2025
- AREA: 31 ha, o/w 9 ha of covered buildings
- CERTIFICATIONS: EAQF « A »
Main products
Logan, Sandero (Kardian for Renault)
PRODUCTION 2025
- Sandero 3 : 49,538 units
- Logan 3 : 32,038 units
- Kardian : 13,503 units
Environment
Built in the 1950s, SOMACA is now located in an urban area situated in the expansion of the city of Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. Aware of its responsibility to local residents, the plant, which is ISO 1400 certified, works closely with public stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of its environmental performance.
Quality
As a pioneer plant in the Moroccan automotive industry, SOMACA has made quality the cornerstone of its performance. Acting for the influence of the « Made In Morocco », the vehicles produced in the plant get the best customer satisfaction scores in the markets where they are distributed.
News
Our history
Back to the key dates
- 1959: creation of the Casablanca plant.
- 1966: signing of an agreement with the Moroccan State for the assembly of Renault vehicles by SOMACA.
- 1996: signing of the ‘Economical LCV’ agreement with the Moroccan State and manufacturing of the Express model begins.
- 1999: manufacturing of Kangoo begins.
- 2003: signing of an agreement with the Moroccan State for the acquisition by Renault of 38 % of the SOMACA’s share capital.
- 2005: Renault acquired the 20% share by Fiat and the 12% share by the Moroccan State.
- 2006: Renault acquired 14% of the capital of SOMACA, held by private shareholders. Launch of Logan 1.5 dCi.
- 2009: launch of production of Sandero.
- 2011: 50th Anniversary Celebration.
- 2013: SOMACA starts producing new Sandero and new Logan.
- 2019: Renault acquires the remaining 20% held by PSA in March 2019.
- 2020: launch of the production of the 3rd generation of Sandero
- 2022: In November, the Casablanca plant celebrates the production of its millionth vehicle.
- 2023: As part of the ‘International game plan 2027’, announcement of the production of Kardian at Somaca.
- 2024: Launch of the Renault Kardian in November.
- 2026: start of production for Logan & Sandero, Family Evolution 26
Contact us
SOMACA
Société Marocaine de construction Automobile
Km 12 Autoroute de Rabat - 20300 Casablanca
+ 212 520 48 20 00