Morocco launches reforms to boost youth opportunities amid continuous protests
Government allocates $14 billion to health and education sectors, creating 27,000 jobs amid growing youth-led reform demands
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has announced sweeping reforms in the education and health sectors, pledging $14 billion in funding and the creation of over 27,000 new positions to address social concerns and expand opportunities for youth.
The announcement followed a ministerial meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI in Rabat, where the general guidelines of the 2026 Finance Bill were reviewed, according to a statement from the Royal Cabinet.
Authorities said the 2026 budget prioritizes expanding healthcare infrastructure and improving education quality across the country. The plan includes the opening of new university hospital centers in Agadir and Laayoune and the completion of the Ibn Sina University Hospital in Rabat.
Ongoing construction of hospital centers in Beni Mellal, Guelmim, and Errachidia will continue, alongside a major initiative to rehabilitate and modernize 90 hospitals nationwide.
In education, reforms will focus on expanding preschool programs, improving teaching methods, and enhancing support systems to raise learning standards. The roadmap also emphasizes greater investment in remote and underdeveloped regions, including mountainous and oasis areas.
The statement highlighted additional goals, such as promoting sustainable coastal development and advancing the national program for emerging rural centers, aimed at strengthening regional equality.
These measures come as Morocco experiences growing public pressure led by the youth-driven Gen Z 212 movement, which has been calling for deep reforms in education and healthcare, along with stronger action against corruption and poor governance.
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