Rabat, June 26 -- Global Brands Magazine has released its 2019 award winners, and BMCE Bank has landed the title of "Best Financial Service Banking Brand" in Morocco.

Attijariwafa Bank , also based in Morocco, was designated this year's "Best Commercial Banking Brand in Morocco." Attijariwafa is the fifth largest bank in Africa.

Founded by the state in 1959, BMCE Bank is one of the oldest banks in Morocco. It now has locations in 22 countries throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.

BMCE Bank went international in 1973 when it opened a branch in Paris.

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