Morocco is set to dedicate an exceptional budget of more than €13 billion (140 billion dirhams) to the health and national education sectors in 2026.
This significant commitment, announced Sunday by the Royal Cabinet following a Council of Ministers meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI, confirms the Sovereign’s priority of strengthening essential public services.
The budgetary orientation for 2026 is marked by a major increase in social spending, aimed at improving public services, particularly in vulnerable regions, and reducing regional disparities.
A substantial portion of this budget will target the modernization of the national health infrastructure. Key government plans include: Opening two new University Hospitals (CHU) in Agadir and Laayoune. Completing work on the prominent Ibn Sina University Hospital in Rabat. Continuing the construction of three new university hospitals in Beni Mellal, Guelmim, and Errachidia. The rehabilitation of 90 existing hospitals across the Kingdom.
These investments are central to a strategy designed to strengthen universal health coverage and improve access to specialized care nationwide.
The 2026 Finance Bill also provides for the accelerated reform of the education system. This initiative will focus on the widespread expansion of preschool education, strengthening school support systems, and improving overall teaching quality and teacher training.
To meet the growing operational needs of these two strategic sectors, the budget mandates the creation of more than 27,000 new budget positions in 2026.
These massive allocations align with the “Emerging Morocco” vision championed by King Mohammed VI, which positions human capital as the main driver for the country’s economic and social development. This approach will be paired with fiscal discipline, targeting a deficit reduction to 3.5 percent of GDP, with growth projected at 4.8 percent in 2025. These measures underscore a clear commitment to equitable development and strengthening the pillars of social justice.
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