Morocco Plans $3.9 Billion in Social Protection Spending for 2025

Morocco World

16-07-2025

Rabat – Spending on social protection in Morocco will reach MAD 39 billion ($3.9 billion) in 2025 and is expected to exceed MAD 41 billion ($4.1 billion) in 2026.
In 2024, the government devoted around MAD 32 billion ($3.2 billion) to this effort. Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch shared these projections on Tuesday during a plenary session at the House of Councillors dedicated to questions on general policy.
Akhannouch said the government fulfilled its commitment to expand access to social protection. Basic mandatory health insurance now covers a wider population, and the newly launched direct social assistance program supports vulnerable groups.
Additionally, retirement systems have been extended to include more categories of workers.
Authorities also plan to generalize unemployment benefits before the end of this year to strengthen job stability and provide social and economic security for workers.
The Head of Government described the effort as a deliberate and strategic choice made from the beginning of the current mandate. He said the government's direction responds not only to national and global challenges but also to the country's broader ambition to reshape its social model.
Akhannouch referred to the project as part of an ongoing transformation that gives all Moroccans the right to a decent life and prepares the country to meet future demands with confidence and resilience.
In healthcare, Akhannouch said the government launched a comprehensive reform to improve the national system.
Public funding for the health sector in Morocco is set to reach MAD 32.6 billion ($3.3 billion) in 2025, up from MAD 19.7 billion ($2 billion) in 2021.
On education, the government has advanced the 2022 to 2026 reform roadmap. The plan draws on the framework law for education, training, and research.
Akhannouch confirmed that over MAD 85 billion ($8.6 billion) has been allocated for 2025, with an additional MAD 9.5 billion ($960 million) to be mobilized each year through 2027.
The Head of Government also pointed to the activation of the National Charter for institutionalizing social dialogue. This effort led to major salary increases for 4.25 million people, including 1.25 million public sector employees and 3 million private sector workers. The total cost of these raises will exceed MAD 45 billion ($4.5 billion) by 2026.
Under the new agreement, workers will receive a general salary increase of MAD 1,000 ($100) per month in two stages. The government also raised the legal minimum wage, with a 15% increase for non-agricultural sectors and a separate rise for agricultural workers.
Despite the scale of investment required for these reforms, Akhannouch said the government remains focused on restoring fiscal balance.
Since the beginning of the mandate, he said, authorities have worked to rebuild public finances and create the budgetary space needed to support both social and economic progress.
While the government's social protection efforts have been commended for their scale and ambition, they remain far from reflecting the daily reality many Moroccans endure.
Despite increased funding, millions still face persistent economic insecurity, limited access to quality healthcare, and precarious job conditions. The official narrative, though optimistic, risks overlooking the depth of hardship that continues to define life for much of the population. Tags: akhannouchhealth careMoroccosocial protection