[2] The factory was opened on February 9, 2012,[3][4] inaugurated by the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, in the presence of then Renault Group CEO Carlos Ghosn.

[5] It produces the Dokker, Express, Sandero (since September 2013)[4][6] and Lodgy,[7] sold in Morocco or exported mainly to Europe (about 90 to 95% to the EU),[8] Africa and the MENA region.

On July 10, 2017, the plant celebrated its one millionth car produced in five years since opening.

[10] Due to the EU duty-free status, the vehicles cannot be exported to the countries of the Agadir Agreement.

[10] A year before production began, the IFMIA (Institut de Formation aux Métiers de l'industrie Automobile), funded by the Moroccan state, was opened and plays a key role in training employees.