Morocco climbed 15 places to 105th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, with its score rising to 50.55 from 48.04 a year earlier, reflecting improvements in political and security indicators.
Despite the improved ranking, the report continues to classify Morocco’s media environment as “difficult,” pointing to structural constraints that continue to shape journalistic practice and limit the independence of news organizations across the country.
RSF identifies three persistent pressure points, beginning with a legal framework that retains broadly worded provisions allowing prosecution outside press law, a dynamic that continues to intersect with cases involving online expression and reporting activity.
Political sensitivities remain a central factor driving self-censorship, reinforcing informal boundaries that shape editorial decisions across the media landscape.
Economic fragility is cited as a structural weakness, with independent outlets facing ongoing difficulty sustaining operations without reliance on public subsidies or advertising tied to networks of influence, raising questions about long-term editorial autonomy.
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