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Marjane Group

Logo: Marjane Group, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Moroccan hypermarket chain

Marjane Group is a Moroccan retail company that operates a nationwide network of hypermarkets and supermarkets under the Marjane and Marjane Market brands. It is wholly owned by the Al Mada holding company. As of 2024, Marjane operates 130 stores across 30 cities, maintaining its leadership position in Morocco’s retail market.2 It was founded by Mehdi Bahraoui Jazouli.1 Its chief executive is Ayoub Azami (since 2015).1 It employed 6,700 people.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1990Founded1
  • Industryretail1
  • HeadquartersCasablanca1
  • Founded inRabat1
  • Websitewww.marjane.ma
  • Legal formS.A.1

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Marjane Group is a Moroccan retail company that operates a nationwide network of hypermarkets and supermarkets under the Marjane and Marjane Market brands. It is wholly owned by the Al Mada holding company.2

Corporate structure

Marjane Group sits at the top of its group. 4 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Mehdi Bahraoui Jazouli in 1990, in Rabat.1

History

Marjane opened its first hypermarket in 1990 in Rabat.

By 2008, the company had expanded to 33 stores nationwide. That same year, it generated a turnover of 6.78 billion MAD and employed over 5,000 people. With over 18 million customers annually, Marjane became the dominant player in Morocco’s large-scale retail sector, surpassing competitors such as Metro AG Morocco and Aswak Assalam.

Digital transformation and E-commerce

In recent years, Marjane Group has invested significantly in digital transformation. In 2021, the company launched its e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop online from a selection of 6,000 items at in-store prices, with real-time stock updates. The service includes same-day home delivery in refrigerated vehicles, ensuring product freshness. Payment options are flexible, including online payments processed after delivery acceptance and card payments upon delivery.

From Wikipedia’s article on Marjane Group, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Leadership

Who has led Marjane Group, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Ayoub Azami2015–now
1995200020052010201520202025

Products and brands

Beyond its core retail operations, Marjane Group also owns and operates:

Electroplanet – a home appliances and electronics retail chain.

Additionally, the group has announced plans to launch a fast fashion chain in the upcoming shopping mall of the new city of Zenata.

From Wikipedia’s article on Marjane Group, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Subsidiaries

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Dec 12, 2015New chief executive Ayoub Azami becomes CEO1
  2. 1990Founded Founded in Rabat1

Sources

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