Youth at the heart of Morocco's royal vision for the future
The youth of Morocco are central to the Kingdom's major initiatives, spanning education, employment, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports, culture, environment, and civic participation. This focus reflects the vision of King Mohammed VI, who emphasizes human capital investment and the empowerment of new generations as key drivers of Morocco's development. As the country undergoes economic, social, digital, and territorial transformations, the objective is to equip young people to fully contribute to building the Morocco of tomorrow. A primary challenge is education, with nearly 7 million students in the public sector. The focus extends beyond access to education, emphasizing the quality of learning, skill acquisition, and preparing young people for evolving job markets. Professional training is being transformed through initiatives like the Cities of Trades and Skills, aligning training with regional economic needs and emerging sectors such as digital technology, industry, renewable energy, and tourism. Higher education is also shifting towards innovation, employability, and entrepreneurship, exemplified by the national student entrepreneur status, which saw 4,150 beneficiaries in 2025, 60% of whom were women. Economic integration remains a significant challenge. Entrepreneurship and self-employment are increasingly important alongside salaried employment. Programs like "Intelaka" and "Forsa," along with the auto-entrepreneur status and support from Tamwilcom and Maroc PME, a