Morocco targets 5.5% rise in 2026 budget, expects economic growth to slow modestly

Morocco raises health and education spending in 2026 draft budget

Morocco's finance ministry submitted its draft budget for 2026 to parliament on Monday.

Morocco targets 5.5% rise in 2026 budget, expects economic growth to slow modestly

By Ahmed Eljechtimi RABAT (Reuters) -Morocco’s finance ministry on Monday submitted to the country’s parliament a 2026 draft budget totalling 761.3 billion dirhams ($83 billion), up 5.5% from a year ago. The government expects economic growth to slow to 4.6% next year from 4.8% in 2025, due in part to global market uncertainties and an anticipated average grain harvest in the North African country, according to the draft budget seen by Reuters. …

Morocco’s 2026 budget to create 37,000 jobs, 70% in health and education – The North Africa Post

Morocco’s draft budget for 2026, unveiled Monday by Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah, prioritizes social sectors by creating 36,895 new civil service positions, with health and education accounting for 70% of the total. According to the bill, 8,000 posts will go to the health sector, while 19,000 positions are earmarked for education, mainly to […]

Morocco submits a 2026 budget prioritising health and education

Morocco’s finance ministry submitted a 2026 draft budget totaling 761.3 billion dirhams ($83 billion), marking a 5.5% increase from last year. Economic growth is projected to slow to 4.6% in 2026, down from 4.8% in 2025, amid global market uncertainties and an expected average grain harvest. The government pledged to prioritise health and education while reducing inequalities between regions, reflecting rising public concern over social services…