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Rabat – Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, announced on Monday the nationwide rollout of the “Pass Jeunes” initiative.
The announcement took place in Rabat, where the ceremony gathered ministers, political leaders, and cultural business figures.
The “Pass Jeunes” is a free mobile app designed for Moroccans aged 16 to 30 that offers a range of benefits to make cultural, sports, transport, and accommodation services more accessible across the country.
Users can also enjoy discounts on travel and free or reduced entry to historical monuments, archeological sites, and museums.
Each “Pass Jeunes” acts as a digital wallet, preloaded with an initial balance of MAD 500 ($50) and an annual credit ranging from MAD 4,000 to MAD 5,000 ($400 to $500).
The program also allocates an additional MAD 900 ($90) per year for discounted train and bus travel to support mobility. Sports fans benefit as well, with MAD 400 ($40) provided annually for tickets to football matches and other paid sporting events.
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Bensaid noted that this project, which began in Rabat three years ago, marks a new chapter in the government’s efforts to support Morocco’s youth.
He said that the “Pass Jeunes” is more than just a tool to access services, it is a response to the aspirations of millions of young people around Morocco to boost their economic integration among other objectives.
The minister confirmed that this initiative is indeed improving the quality of life for the youth. As proof, over 250,000 young Moroccans have signed up for the platform, gaining access to cultural, sports, and leisure opportunities.
Initially limited to Rabat and Sale, the program has now expanded to cities across Morocco, allowing more young people to access the app’s services.
Bensaid attributed this success to the strong collaboration between the youth, regional councils, public institutions, and the private sector.
Looking to the future, Bensaid set an ambitious target: to reach 2.6 million youth by 2026, out of a total of 8.5 million eligible youth. The promising results from the pilot phase, he said, are a testament to the growing trust between young people and the institutions serving them.
By partnering with regional councils, the government seeks to ensure that services are tailored to local contexts, giving young people equal opportunities to thrive.
