...Ratings Driven by Support: Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l'Industrie's (BMCI) ratings are based on Fitch Ratings' belief that there would be a high propensity of support from its majority (66.7%) shareholder, BNP Paribas (BNPP; A+/Stable). This reflects BNPP's strong ability and willingness to provide support to BMCI. BMCI's Support Rating is constrained by Morocco's Country Ceiling (BBB). Strategically Important Subsidiary: Fitch considers BMCI to be a strategic subsidiary for BNPP given its majority ownership and BMCI's important contributory role in the development of retail banking in the Mediterranean basin. BMCI has a good presence in Morocco (fifth- largest bank by total assets; 7% of deposits), and Fitch does not foresee a reduction in BNPP's presence in Morocco. BMCI is small relative to BNPP, which makes it easier for BNPP to provide financial support. Overall, BNPP has a strong history of supporting group entities. Strong Integration Into BNPP: BMCI is strongly integrated...