Morocco housing aid program reaches 105,000 beneficiaries under 40

Wednesday 03 - 14:59

By: Dakir Madiha

Morocco housing aid program reaches 105,000 beneficiaries under 40

Morocco’s direct housing assistance program has exceeded 105,000 beneficiaries since its launch in 2024, with young people under the age of 40 making up more than half of recipients. The initiative aims to expand access to homeownership by providing direct financial support to eligible buyers across the country.

Officials reported that the scheme has generated strong nationwide demand, with around 218,000 applications submitted since its introduction. The program will remain in place until 2028 as part of broader government efforts to reduce housing inequality and improve access to residential property.

Authorities said the mechanism allows beneficiaries to choose their homes freely rather than being restricted to specific social housing projects. This approach is designed to improve geographic mobility and encourage a more diverse housing market, while giving households greater flexibility in where they settle.

Young adults have emerged as the dominant group among approved applicants. According to official data, 52 percent of beneficiaries are under 40, while women represent 47 percent and Moroccans living abroad account for 24 percent. The program also includes middle-income households alongside lower-income groups.

The distribution of beneficiaries spans multiple regions, with strong uptake in cities that previously faced housing shortages. Fez recorded the highest number of beneficiaries, followed by Berrechid, Casablanca, Kenitra, El Jadida, Benslimane, and Settat. Authorities said this reflects a gradual correction of regional disparities in housing access.

Beyond financial assistance, the government has intensified efforts to reduce informal housing. Officials reported that 62 cities and urban centers have been declared free of slums, covering nearly 385,000 households. More than 81,000 households have also improved their living conditions since the current administration took office.

Authorities identified more than 53,000 buildings at risk of collapse nationwide and completed technical assessments on roughly 28,000 of them. Intervention plans have been submitted to local authorities as part of a broader strategy to eliminate unsafe housing and prevent new informal settlements by 2028.