Morocco: Direct Social Assistance Set to Reach 1,000 Dirhams by 2031

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Morocco is preparing a new increase in direct social assistance as part of its broader efforts to strengthen social protection and improve financial support for vulnerable households. The government has approved a draft decree that will gradually raise the minimum amount of the fixed monthly allowance, marking another step in the country's evolving social welfare policy.

The draft decree, numbered 2.26.838, was approved during a government council meeting on Thursday. It amends Decree No. 2.23.1067, which implements Law No. 58.23 governing the direct social assistance system, originally introduced in December 2023.

Minimum Assistance Set to Increase in January 2027

Under the newly approved measure, the minimum amount of the fixed financial assistance will rise from 500 to 600 Moroccan dirhams, effective January 1, 2027.

The announcement was made by Samir Belfkih, Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy, who also serves as the government spokesperson. He presented the details following the government council meeting.

The increase represents an initial stage in a longer-term adjustment designed to strengthen the purchasing power of beneficiary households and provide additional financial support amid changing economic conditions.

A Gradual Increase Planned Through 2031

The government has also outlined a multi-year objective to progressively increase the allowance beyond the initial adjustment. According to the announced schedule, further increases are expected over the coming years, with the minimum amount targeted to reach 1,000 dirhams by 2031.

This gradual approach reflects the authorities' intention to expand the financial value of direct assistance while maintaining a structured implementation process.

The planned adjustments could provide additional support to eligible families, particularly those facing financial difficulties and rising living expenses.

Strengthening Morocco's Social Protection Framework

The revision forms part of Morocco's wider efforts to consolidate its social protection system through direct financial transfers to eligible households.

Since the introduction of Law No. 58.23, direct social assistance has become an important component of the country's approach to supporting vulnerable populations. The latest decree seeks to reinforce this mechanism by progressively increasing the minimum financial benefit.

The planned rise to 1,000 dirhams by 2031 will be an important milestone in this process, although its implementation will depend on the successive increases scheduled by the government.

Through this reform, the authorities are pursuing a longer-term objective: making direct financial assistance more substantial and strengthening its contribution to household stability and social inclusion.