Casablanca – The Moroccan government plans to offer financial assistance of up to MAD 5,000 ($509,48) to young people preparing to marry, according to its 2026–2031 government program presented to Parliament on October 19.
Under the program’s section on family, identity, and social cohesion, the government says it wants to strengthen family ties while implementing and monitoring reforms to the Family Code, known as Moudawana. It also pledges to publish an annual report on how authorities apply the reforms.
The government is yet to announce details regarding eligibility criteria, application procedures, payment arrangements, and the timeline for implementing the assistance.
The government links family vulnerability mainly to economic pressures, including housing, employment, and the cost of living. It places the marriage aid within a broader set of family policies, including measures for children, young people, and older people, as well as commitments to protect women and children.
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The proposal comes as Morocco recorded increases in both marriages and divorces in 2025. Figures from the High Commission for Planning (HCP) show 258,097 marriages last year, up 7.8% from 239,277 in 2024. The number of divorces also rose by 14.4%, from 26,208 to 29,986.
Separately, Moroccan courts registered 154,377 divorce-related cases in 2025, a 4.38% increase from 147,895 a year earlier, according to the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power’s latest annual report. Court-ordered dissolution accounted for 112,911 cases, including 110,454 involving persistent marital discord, known as shiqaq.
Divorce by mutual consent accounted for another 40,211 cases under the divorce procedure. The two procedures together represented nearly 98% of divorce-related cases registered that year.
The proposed aid has drawn mixed reactions online, with several commenters questioning whether MAD 5,000 can cover wedding expenses and the costs of setting up a household amid rising living costs.
Some called on the government to prioritize job creation, affordable housing, and stable incomes, arguing that a one-time payment would do little to address the financial pressures young couples face after marriage.
Others welcomed the initiative as a form of support for young people struggling to afford the initial costs of starting a family.
