Rabat – The Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, Naima Ben Yahia, has denied claims that Morocco provides financial aid to people getting married.
The minister made the remarks in response to a parliamentary question on the growing number of divorce cases in Morocco.
The program aims to curb the rising divorce rate while promoting responsible and well-prepared marriages, she said. It would be aimed at reducing the rising rate of divorce and promoting responsible, well-prepared marriages, said the statement.
“The aim of this program is to ensure that the institution of marriage is based on responsibility and proper upbringing instilled by parents, good communication, understanding the rights of others, and being fully aware of the commitments and responsibilities that come with marriage,” the minister explained.
She reiterated that neither her ministry nor the government will give money to encourage people to get married.
In a written response to growing concerns about an increase in divorce cases, she announced the creation of 55 family centers designed as one-stop spaces providing services including parental education, marriage preparation, and social nurseries for children aged 3 months to four years across Morocco.
According to the 2024 annual report by the Higher Council of the Judiciary, Morocco recorded 40,214 divorce cases in 2024, compared to 40,028 in 2023.
Mutual consent divorce remained dominant, representing 96.83% of all divorces in 2024, or 38,858 cases out of 40,214.
