Morocco has made progress in fighting illiteracy, but the problem still exists. In 2024, about 24.8% of people in the country cannot read or write. This is better than 10 years ago, when the rate was 32.2%. Rural areas have seen improvement, but 38% of people there are still illiterate. In cities, the number is [...]
Casablanca Finance City (CFC) is a business district in Casablanca, Morocco, created to attract international companies and become a gateway for investment into Africa. Since it started in 2010, over 240 companies have joined, creating more than 7,000 jobs. Morocco is using the CFC to grow its influence in Africa and support the African Continental [...]
Around 70% of Morocco’s farms are family-run, yet they remain underfunded and overlooked in public policies. Abdelkader Amara, President of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE), emphasized the need for a fairer and more inclusive approach during a council meeting discussing a new report on small and medium-sized family farming. Based on expert input, [...]
On March 3, 2025, Moroccan activist Fouad Abdelmoumni was sentenced to six months in prison and fined for a Facebook post criticizing Moroccan - French relations during French President Macron’s state visit. The charges stemmed from allegations of insulting public authorities and spreading false information. Abdelmoumni, a human rights advocate and critic of the government, [...]
Between March 24 and 30, 2025, Morocco saw 2,169 traffic accidents in urban areas, resulting in 19 deaths and 3,002 injuries, including 105 serious cases. The increase in traffic was attributed to the Eid Al Fitr holiday, as many traveled to visit family. The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) identified key causes of accidents, [...]
In 2024, Morocco's unemployment rate increased to 13.3%, up from 13% in 2023, affecting approximately 1.63 million people. The agricultural sector was particularly impacted, losing 137,000 jobs due to prolonged drought conditions. Youth unemployment remains a significant concern, with rates at 36.7% for individuals aged 15-24 and 19.6% among graduates. In response, the government plans [...]