Morocco scored 50 out of 100 in the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Index by Opinium, up from 40 in 2011. This ranking puts the country in a stronger position in the MENA region, supported by better digital and logistical infrastructure that makes it easier for startups to grow and reach new markets.
One of Morocco’s strongest areas is connectivity, with a score of 74. Its digital infrastructure is ahead of countries like Jordan and Egypt, making it more attractive for tech businesses and investment.
But Morocco still struggles with talent. It scored 35 in human capital, the lowest among the five key indicators. There’s a gap in technical and management skills, which affects business growth. The UAE, for example, invests more in education and training to boost entrepreneurship.
Governance is another challenge. Morocco scored 43, showing that while the business environment is supportive, administrative and legal hurdles still slow things down.
Bureaucracy is an obstacle in Morocco, similar to Egypt. Meanwhile, Vietnam, a country with a similar income level, has sped up legal reforms, making it easier for investors and entrepreneurs to operate.
Moroccan entrepreneurship is also plagued by gender disparity. Only 15% of businesses are led by women, a number that’s been stagnant since 2020, says the Observatory for Very Small and Medium Enterprises.
Only 14.6% of women-led businesses have access to bank loans, and they account for just 11.3% of total credit outstanding.
Female entrepreneurs invest primarily in healthcare and social services (40%), beauty services (30%), and education (30%). Sectors like transportation, mining, and construction are male-dominant, with female entrepreneurship rates under 10%.
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