Morocco 2026 budget lifts social spend as World Cup works and green hydrogen advance

Tuesday 4th November 2025.

by inAfrika Newsroom

Morocco 2026 budget tilts toward people and growth. The government plans 140 billion dirhams for health and education, up 16% year on year. Moreover, the finance ministry flagged extra funds to curb regional gaps and support service quality.

Public investment will also rise. Draft plans point to a 12% increase to 380 billion dirhams, with ports, airports and rail prioritized ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Consequently, officials see logistics upgrades and jobs as the fastest transmission to households.

Energy and industry stay in the frame. In March, a government committee cleared green hydrogen projects worth 319 billion dirhams for ammonia, steel and clean fuels. In addition, Morocco’s AI and data-center ambitions gained momentum with a planned 500 MW campus backed by Naver Cloud and partners.

However, cost control and delivery will determine impact. Social pressures rose in late September and October, and ministries face scrutiny over procurement speed and local content. Therefore, authorities must keep timelines credible while protecting macro stability.

Why it matters: Morocco 2026 budget links social legitimacy to growth assets. For Africa, the signal is clear: pair human capital with trade and energy platforms. Consequently, countries preparing mega-events or export plays can hedge politics if clinics, schools and jobs move with cranes.

In practice, the pivot requires steady cash flow. Treasury must phase big works, crowd in private capital, and publish measurable milestones on schools and hospitals. Moreover, hydrogen and AI projects will need grid capacity, water, and clear land access to convert approvals into plants and servers