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Our History

A Moroccan industrial journey

From water to steel, from workshop to world

Discover the story of MACOBATE, a family business that became a leader in industrial engineering in Morocco and Africa.

The Founder's Legacy

Eng. M'hamed TOUNSI

Founder and Visionary (1984-1996)

Pioneer of hydraulic engineering in Morocco, M'hamed TOUNSI laid the foundations of a family business that became a national reference.

Leadership Transition

Rachida TOUNSI

CEO since 1996

Under her leadership, MACOBATE has multiplied its revenue by 10 and expanded its expertise to all industrial engineering trades.

Key Milestones

Over 40 years of innovation and excellence
1984
1984

Foundation of MACOBATE

Foundation of MACOBATE by Mr. M'hamed TOUNSI, former engineer at ONEP. Launch of the first hydromechanical workshop.

1989
1989

Beni-Mellal Treatment Plant

First major project: supply and installation of lagoon treatment equipment for Beni-Mellal.

1991
1991

Aïn Asserdoune Water Plant

Construction of the Aïn Asserdoune drinking water plant — beginning of specialization in water treatment.

1993
1993

Capacity Expansion

Expansion of production capacity with workshop enlargement.

1996
1996

Bouhouda Dam & Leadership Transition

Completion of Bouhouda Dam equipment (Taounate). Passing of the founder and transition to the leadership of Mrs. Rachida TOUNSI.

1998
1998

Bab Louta Dam

Installation of Bab Louta Dam equipment (Taza) — consolidation of hydromechanical expertise.

2007
2007

Sfeissef Dam

Complete study, manufacturing and installation for Sfeissef Dam (Figuig) — a landmark project.

2008
2008

Class 2 - Sector 9 Qualification

Qualification: Class 2 — Sector 9 in the national contractor registry.

2010
2010

Revenue Growth

Order book exceeds 65 million MAD — a turning point in scale and ambition.

2011
2011

Major Extension & ISO 9001

Major extension of the site, equipment upgrade, and ISO 9001:2008 certification.

2013
2013

OCP Approval

Certified by OCP in boiler-making, structural steel, and piping.

2015
2015

Class 1 - Sector 1 Qualification

Achieved Class 1 — Sector 1 in national contractor qualification.

A vision built on transmission and discipline


The story of MACOBATE is inseparable from that of the Moroccan engineering pioneers.

Discipline as foundation

Discipline as a foundation — in design, welding, quality control, or management.

Continuous improvement

Continuous improvement as a reflex — lean practices, feedback loops, technical monitoring.

Technical rigor

Technical rigor as a shared value — across all departments and projects.

Team spirit

Team spirit as the engine — among engineers, technicians, workers, and partners.

A solid past, a bold future


Far from resting on its laurels, MACOBATE looks to the future with ambition.

Driven by its Policy of Excellence, the company is preparing to meet tomorrow's challenges:

National reindustrialization
Energy transition
Full workshop digitalization
Certification to the highest international standards (EN 1090, ISO 3834...)
Future Vision

Vision 2030

Excellence & Innovation

Built on excellence, focused on the future. MACOBATE — Moroccan engineering shaping tomorrow.

Our technical & commercial teams are at your disposal for any study, call for tenders or specific request.

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