Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch on Tuesday defended his government’s performance in parliament, rejecting opposition claims that it has failed to meet its commitments and pointing to what he described as broad social and economic progress.
Responding to lawmakers during a session reviewing the government’s midterm record, Akhannouch said the administration’s commitments “go far beyond ten pledges,” adding that its achievements could not be reduced to a limited list of targets.
“The government’s record is supported by precise data and figures,” he said, adding that millions of citizens have seen tangible improvements in their living conditions.
He said Morocco has expanded social protection significantly, noting that coverage for self-employed workers has grown from about 8,000 beneficiaries in 2021 to more than 1.7 million in 2025. He also said direct social assistance now reaches around 4 million households, with an annual budget of 26 billion dirhams ($2.6 billion).
On housing, he said more than 96,000 families have benefited from state support programs worth 7.8 billion dirhams.
In the health sector, Akhannouch highlighted structural reforms including the creation of regional health groups and the construction of new university hospitals. He said three of eight planned university hospital centers have opened, while the rest are under construction. The health budget, he added, has risen to more than 42 billion dirhams.
He also pointed to expansion in medical education, saying the number of medical schools has increased from seven in 2021 to 11, while student capacity has more than doubled.
The prime minister said the government has invested heavily in social dialogue, allocating 46 billion dirhams, and raised education spending to more than 99 billion dirhams. He said more than 114,000 contract teachers had their employment status regularized.
Akhannouch also cited major infrastructure and investment projects, including a 48% increase in public investment to about 340 billion dirhams.
On water security, he said desalination capacity has increased sharply, rising from 46 million cubic meters in 2021 to more than 415 million cubic meters currently.
He added that Morocco has strengthened its transport and tourism infrastructure, noting that annual air passenger traffic reached about 36 million travelers in 2025, alongside expansion of highways and road networks.
Rejecting accusations of privatization and asset sales, Akhannouch said such claims were inconsistent with what he described as record levels of public investment aimed at developing infrastructure, creating jobs and improving services.
Opposition parties have repeatedly questioned the government’s ability to meet its program commitments, particularly in relation to inflation, employment and social inequality.
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