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Rabat – Morocco’s tax revenues are projected to reach MAD 366 billion ($36.5 billion) by 2026, up from MAD 199 billion ($19.8 billion) in 2020, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said on Thursday following the weekly Government Council meeting.
Speaking at a press briefing, Baitas attributed the sharp increase—estimated at nearly MAD 160 billion ($16 billion)—to fiscal reforms that have strengthened public finances and expanded the government’s capacity to fund major social and economic programs.
He noted that the additional revenues have enabled the rollout of several flagship initiatives, including the generalization of social protection, which is expected to cost MAD 41.5 billion ($4.1 billion) in 2026.
Other key programs include direct social assistance with MAD 29 billion ($2.9 billion), contributions linked to the AMO Tadamon health insurance withMAD 9.5 billion ($950 million), social dialogue commitments exceeding MAD 47 billion ($4.7 billion) by next year, and the housing support program, allocated MAD 10 billion ($1 billion).
Public investment has also seen a significant rise, increasing from MAD 230 billion ($23 billion) in 2021 to MAD 380 billion ($38 billion) projected for 2026. Between 2022 and 2025, the government mobilized around MAD 107 billion ($10.7 billion) to support citizens’ purchasing power, particularly through subsidies for butane gas, sugar, and flour, as well as financial support for public institutions such as the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE).
Baitas added that budget allocations for the health and education sectors are set to reach MAD 140 billion ($14 billion) in 2026, reflecting the government’s focus on strengthening essential public services.
According to the spokesperson, these reforms align with the recommendations of the National Tax Conferences and have helped improve fiscal equity while providing the government with greater financial flexibility to implement large-scale projects.
Government expands support for Amazigh language education
In the same briefing, Baitas announced that the government has allocated 1,000 teaching positions dedicated to the Amazigh language for 2026, marking a significant increase from around 200 positions in 2020.
He described the promotion of Tamazight as a strategic priority for the executive, in line with Royal directives, pointing to progress made in recent years across multiple sectors.
Among the key measures, the government established a fund to support the use of Tamazight, providing budgetary resources to finance programs aimed at modernizing public administration and integrating the language into ministries, public institutions, and local authorities.
Baitas also pointed to the creation of a dedicated directorate for the development of Tamazight usage within the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. The directorate has introduced several initiatives, including the installation of telephone lines managed by Tamazight-speaking staff to assist citizens.
Additionally, civil servants proficient in Tamazight have been deployed across central and regional administrations, particularly in high-demand sectors such as health, justice, and culture, to improve access to public services.
The government, Baitas said, remains committed to deepening these reforms as part of broader efforts to strengthen social inclusion and institutional efficiency.
