Morocco Boosts Investment for Sustainable Growth in 2025

Despite the prevailing international gloom, Morocco is maintaining an ambitious investment trajectory, affirming its commitment to sustainable and inclusive development.

In 2024, the country has allocated a budget of 335 billion dirhams for investments, including reconstruction projects following the Al Haouz earthquake. This dynamic will intensify in 2025 with an increase of 1.5%, bringing the envelope to 340 billion dirhams.

Training and health, the fundamental pillars in Morocco

A particular effort is made to strengthen the social state in Morocco. Thus, large-scale investments are allocated to key sectors. Among them, there is education with the objective of continuing the generalization and development of preschool education, with a view to achieving a school enrollment rate of over 80% in 2025. This involves the construction and equipment of 3,200 new classrooms as well as the rehabilitation and equipment of 640 existing classrooms.

In addition, 181 new schools housing 2,094 classrooms will be built, thus strengthening the capacity of the education system. The budget allocated to this project is approximately 2.3 billion dirhams. The same momentum concerns higher education. Large-scale projects such as the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Errachidia (445 million dirhams) or the National School of Commerce and Management (ENCG) of Ouarzazate (100 million dirhams) are initiated.

Furthermore, the modernization of the vocational training system continues with the completion of the Cities of Trades and Skills in the 12 regions of the Kingdom. Health is not left out. Strengthening the provision of care remains a priority, in particular with the creation of University Hospital Centers (CHU) in several regions (Rabat, Laâyoune, Guelmim, Béni Mellal, Errachidia).

At the same time, 28 new hospitals will be built, with a total investment exceeding 13 billion dirhams. The rehabilitation of 524 health centers is also part of a modernization strategy aimed at improving access to care for all citizens. The social component also includes the living environment.

In this sense, dedicated public investments will help combat unsanitary housing. In 2025, efforts will focus on large urban areas such as Casablanca-Settat, Marrakech-Safi and Tangier-Tetouan-Al-Hoceima. The objective is to promote urban planning and create local infrastructure to boost the local economy and promote social integration.

Furthermore, in the face of the challenges posed by climate change, Morocco is stepping up its investments in water infrastructure. Projects such as the Ratba dam (2.990 billion dirhams) and the Targa Oumadi dam (920 million dirhams) demonstrate this desire to secure the supply of drinking water and irrigation. Furthermore, the country is banking on seawater desalination with units under development in Laayoune (480 million dirhams) and Dakhla (450 million dirhams).

Big focus on Infrastructure

To strengthen its economic attractiveness, Morocco does not skimp on investments in other infrastructures, particularly transport. The extension of the railway network, the modernization of port and airport infrastructures are all initiatives intended to make the country an economic hub.

In addition, regional logistics zones will be developed to support economic competitiveness and promote sustainable transport, in coordination with local authorities and the private sector. The 2025 investment programme also focuses on the transformation of the agricultural sector as part of the “Generation Green 2020-2030” strategy.

Optimizing irrigation systems, modernizing agri-food infrastructure and promoting a stronger public-private partnership are at the heart of priorities. The national investment ambition is not limited to substantial budgets. It reflects a coherent development vision where social inclusion, infrastructure modernization and climate resilience combine to build a more competitive economy and an improved living environment.

By capitalizing on these dynamics, Morocco intends not only to strengthen its economic sovereignty but also to establish itself as a model of sustainable growth in the region.

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