Morocco, like South Africa, strongly differentiates itself from other emerging African economies and is far ahead of these other African countries. With a GDP per capita five times higher than the African average, Morocco can count itself as a country with a lower middle class and relatively low poverty. Strong industrial sectors such as mining, agriculture and fruit - despite the drought, manufacturing and tourism provide sustained growth. In the absence of prospects for further economic integration with the EU, Morocco is also very much focusing on neighbouring West Africa in recent years with strong presence and investment.