Morocco plans 49 new university institutions and expanded school network
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The Moroccan government is increasing its national education budget by 4.7 billion dirhams for the 2027 Finance Bill to expand school access and reform higher education.
Most of this increase, 4.57 billion dirhams, will fund payroll to improve administrative conditions and make education careers more attractive for staff. The government aims to reach universal preschool coverage by 2028, with a specific target of 90% enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.
The government plans to expand the pioneer schools network to cover all primary schools and 75% of middle schools by the 2027-2028 school year. To support this, the 2027 Finance Bill allocates 2.825 billion dirhams in operating funds and 600 million dirhams in investment. The plan includes a unified national teaching model for children aged four and five, which will standardize learning outcomes in subjects like language, numeracy, and social interaction.
In higher education, the government is increasing the number of university institutions from 162 to 211. These 49 new institutions include specialized centers for digital technology, artificial intelligence, and business, as well as new medical and dental faculties in Settat, Kenitra, and Agadir. The expansion of medical education aims to add more than 6,000 places to help reach a national target of 45 healthcare professionals per 10,000 inhabitants by 2030.
The government also intends to address a shortage of 400,000 student beds by mobilizing private investment and public-private partnerships. To improve inclusion, the government will strengthen data sharing between the Massar information system and social assistance systems to provide better transport and meals for students. The plan also includes an expansion of the Second Chance School program to provide vocational training and apprenticeships for those who have already left school.
