Casablanca: The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened higher on Thursday, with its benchmark MASI index gaining 0.2% to 18,020.29 points.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, this rise comes after the MASI index closed down 1.13% on Wednesday. The positive opening indicates a potential rebound and growing investor confidence in the market. The performance of the MASI index is closely watched as it reflects the overall market sentiment and economic outlook in Morocco.