Government anticipates over 1 million job creations by end of 2026

The Head of Government chaired a meeting on April 10, 2026, to review the implementation of the employment sector roadmap, highlighting significant progress in job creation. The national economy has generated 850,000 non-agricultural jobs between 2021 and 2025, averaging 170,000 annually. If the 2025 trend, which saw 233,000 jobs created, continues, over 1 million jobs are expected by the end of 2026, excluding losses in the agricultural sector due to drought. Agricultural activities recorded 365 million workdays, a 7% increase from the previous season. The tourism sector exceeded its 2026 forecasts, creating 92,000 jobs against an initial target of 80,000. For very small, small, and medium-sized enterprises TPME, 170 project applications were submitted, primarily in industry, hospitality, and catering. Of these, 21 projects were approved, representing investments of 312 million dirhams, with 49 million dirhams in project support. Measures to facilitate TPME contributions in equipment and housing sectors, and their access to public markets, were also discussed. Employment promotion programs like "Idmaj" and "Tahfiz" are expanding to include non-graduates, and the "Tadarouj" program aims to generalize apprenticeship training, placing 100,000 trainees annually. Government initiatives also address school dropout rates through strengthening excellence colleges and expanding second-chance schools. Forty pilot nurseries have been established, with 20 more planned, to support women'