Morocco ranks 8th in top African countries for women's freedoms

Morocco ranked eighth among the top 15 African countries most suitable for women to live without restrictions, according to Insider Monkey, a leading American site specializing in rankings and financial and economic analysis.

This ranking is based on compiled data from various references and studies, along with other indicators. The latter include the quality of life in these countries, their commitment to gender equality, and their economic situation, as well as the traditions and customs of their societies.

According to the same source, Morocco stands out among the countries where women can thrive. 

Despite the traditional practice associated with polygamy in Moroccan culture, for example, laws ensure equality between men and women. Women in Morocco enjoy the freedom to choose their life partners and are equal in rights to men.

Morocco’s name stood out in this ranking as the sole representative from among all the countries in the Maghreb region and North Africa. 

Morocco was placed between Angola, which occupied the ninth position, and Uganda, which came in seventh.

South Africa topped the list as the most suitable country for women to live in on the African continent for the current year.

Rwanda and Botswana followed in the second and third positions respectively, while Mozambique ranked fourth, followed by Namibia and Madagascar. 

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe ranked at the bottom of the list, with Senegal in the second-to-last position.

The list also included a group of other countries, such as Burundi, which ranked 13th, preceded by Zambia, Gabon, and Ghana in the 12th, 11th, and 10th positions respectively. 

Insider Monkey stated that “African countries value women and recognize their important social and cultural contributions. History documents the interest of African women in their communities, as they have held leadership positions.” 

At the same time, it pointed out that “despite the progress made at this level, women in African cultures still face a range of challenges and stereotypes and are more vulnerable to poverty than men.”

The American source explained that among the entrenched facts is that “many African countries adhere to a patriarchal environment and culture, where men traditionally dominate women. Aspects of this dominance manifest in various ways, such as adopting the man’s family name after marriage and the existing gender pay gap.”

Insider Monkey further noted that many of these countries are still in the process of transitioning to a more just and equal society that recognizes the rights and aspirations of both men and women alike.