Morocco has established 14 industrial acceleration zones across five regions as part of a strategic effort to boost investment and job creation, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said Thursday.
Speaking at the weekly press briefing following the Cabinet meeting, Baitas said 13 of the zones are currently operational, covering a total area of approximately 3,472 hectares and generating nearly 155,661 jobs. He described the initiative as a “strategic vision” aimed at strengthening Morocco’s industrial competitiveness.
During the meeting, the government approved a draft decree amending regulations related to export free zones within the Tangier Mediterranean Special Development Zone.
The amendment concerns the industrial acceleration zone in Ksar Al Majaz and is intended to better respond to investor needs and reinforce Morocco’s position in international maritime trade networks.
Baitas said the government plans to continue expanding the program to enhance the country’s attractiveness for domestic and foreign investment.
In a separate measure, the Cabinet approved a decree aimed at simplifying and digitizing licensing procedures for private childcare centers, in line with Law 55.19 on administrative simplification.
The new regulation streamlines the process for obtaining, renewing or modifying licenses to open and operate nurseries, including through the creation of an electronic platform managed by the government authority in charge of youth affairs.
The decree also introduces updated safety and infrastructure standards, including requirements for secure stair barriers, child-appropriate handrails, non-slip flooring, and audio-visual alarm systems. Windows must be fitted with shatter-resistant safety glass, and sanitary facilities must be adapted to the age of children hosted on upper floors.
According to Baitas, children under 24 months will be exclusively accommodated on designated floors meeting specific safety criteria. Staff supervising infants must also receive training in evacuation procedures, risk prevention and emergency response protocols.
The government said the reforms aim to improve safety standards while reducing administrative complexity for childcare providers.
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