MOROCCO BETS BIG ON SOCIAL WELFARE WITH $3.9 BILLION PUSH IN 2025

Morocco Government Expands Safety Nets, Health Coverage, and Wage Increases as Part of Bold Social Overhaul.

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Moroccan Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch
Moroccan Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch


Morocco is making an unprecedented investment in the well-being of its people, with social protection spending set to hit 39 billion dirhams ($3.9 billion) in 2025, marking a dramatic increase from previous years and signaling a clear shift toward a more inclusive national model.

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch unveiled the figures during a general policy session at the Chamber of Advisors, underlining the administration’s sweeping efforts to restructure the social landscape. The move comes as part of a long-term commitment to reshape Morocco’s social contract one that prioritizes equity, access, and economic resilience.

From universal health insurance and expanded pension schemes to the anticipated rollout of nationwide unemployment benefits by year’s end, the government is pushing forward a multi-layered protection framework. Vulnerable populations are already benefiting from a new direct assistance program, while millions more are being brought into the fold through reforms aimed at long-term security and dignity.

“This isn’t just policy, it’s a vision,” Akhannouch declared. A strategic decision made from day one, designed to guarantee all Moroccans the right to a dignified life.

The transformation goes beyond social assistance. Public healthcare funding will surge to 32.6 billion dirhams ($3.3 billion) in 2025, a massive jump from 19.7 billion dirhams ($2 billion) in 2021, as the government rolls out systemic reforms to enhance quality and coverage across the board.

Education is also getting a major boost, with over 85 billion dirhams ($8.6 billion) earmarked for 2025 under the 2022–2026 reform roadmap. An additional 9.5 billion dirhams ($960 million) will be mobilized annually through 2027 to support upgrades in teaching, infrastructure, and learning outcomes.

Meanwhile, the National Charter for Institutionalising Social Dialogue has already yielded tangible results, securing wage hikes for 4.25 million workers, 1.25 million in the public sector and 3 million in the private sector. By 2026, the total wage increase bill is expected to surpass 45 billion dirhams ($4.5 billion), with a phased salary boost of 1,000 dirhams ($100) per month now underway. Minimum wages are also rising, with a 15% bump for non-agricultural workers and a separate increase for agricultural laborers.

The message is clear: Morocco is laying the groundwork for a stronger, more equitable society, one designed to meet both immediate needs and long-term aspirations.

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