7 in 10 young Moroccans are tempted by immigration, the highest number in the Arab region, while 68% of young Moroccans expect “extreme happiness” if they end up immigrating, according to the National Human Development Observatory (ONDH).
In collaboration with PNUD Morocco, ONDH released a report on human development in Morocco, offering an in-depth analysis of the situation of Moroccan youth, on the economic, social and political levels.
The report shows that young people in Morocco are the most exposed age group to the current crisis, as they represent “one of the social groups most exposed to real political, economic and social challenges.”
“This is the most valuable human capital to be valued, in terms of education, training, health, social protection and entrepreneurship. The presence of young people in public, political and civic arenas is questionable as to its ability to attract them, “the report said.
Regarding identity, family and equality, “perceptions were confused, even contradictory”, notes the report.
More than half of young people claim the Amazigh identity, three-quarters of them speak of the Maghreb, Arab identity or their belonging to the Islamic society, 70% also say they are Mediterranean, while two-thirds consider themselves African, according to the report’s findings.
Although young Moroccans are interested in the idea of starting a family, the report finds, their reluctance to marry was flagrant in terms of numbers, rising from 42% in 2011 to 70% in 2019.
Regarding the perception of gender equality by Moroccan youth, it is characterized by “ambiguity”, says the report. When it comes to equal access to education, 83% agree, but the percentage drops considerably regarding employment opportunities, reaching just 30%.
The newly released document intends to be a forward-looking reflection on the adaptation of public policies to meet Moroccan youth’s expectations and aspirations, in accordance with the orientations of the new development model.
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