The Neo Revolution: How Nassim Belkhayat Built Morocco’s First Homegrown Car Brand
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Maker
Nassim Belkhayat
Known For
Founding Neo Motors, Morocco's first entirely domestic car manufacturer.
Tools & Equipment
Patented Chassis Design, Fibreglass Bodywork, Local Supply Chain Integration
Geography
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The first Moroccan car and why it changed African manufacturing.
Morocco is the top car manufacturer in Africa, but for years, it built for others. Now, with Neo Motors, Nassim Belkhayat has delivered the nation's first 100% Moroccan-capital car brand to the streets.
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