The Success of Morocco's Direct Social Support Program
Since the inception of the Direct Social Support Program in Morocco, which is set to continue until the end of 2025, a staggering total of 51 billion dirhams has been disbursed to benefit approximately 4 million families, with about 60% of these beneficiaries residing in rural areas. This program has prioritized investment in human capital, particularly focusing on child protection initiatives, which have accounted for 64.2% of the total funds distributed, amounting to 32.7 billion dirhams. These funds have directly impacted around 5.5 million children across 2.45 million families, reinforcing the government's commitment to safeguarding the welfare of its younger population.
Moreover, the amounts allocated under the conditional cash assistance scheme have reached 18.2 billion dirhams, targeting 1.47 million families. The support network also includes 1.7 million elderly individuals, taking into account both those receiving conditional cash assistance and those benefiting from monthly child protection grants. This dual-focus approach not only aims to protect children but also addresses the vulnerabilities associated with aging, ensuring a comprehensive safety net for the most at-risk demographics.
Targeted Support and Demographic Insights
Data accumulated until the end of December 2025 highlights the effectiveness of the targeting mechanism established through the unified social register. An impressive 84% of beneficiaries come from lower-income social strata, with this figure rising to 93% for families receiving child support benefits and 69% for those benefiting from conditional cash assistance. This statistic underscores the program's role as an effective mechanism for redistribution and social justice, particularly in regions where poverty and social vulnerability are prevalent.
Geographically, the distribution of beneficiaries reflects both the demographic weight of various regions and the socio-economic conditions prevalent within them. Regions with high population density, such as Marrakech-Safi (16.1%), Fez-Meknes (15.7%), and Casablanca-Settat (13.7%), account for a significant share of beneficiaries. However, this concentration is also related to the high levels of multidimensional poverty seen in some of these areas, particularly in rural and semi-urban settings. Consequently, the geographical distribution of beneficiaries illustrates a complex interplay between demographic determinants and socio-economic factors.
In terms of performance indicators, the acceptance rate of applications has seen a remarkable increase from 45.5% at the program's launch in December 2023 to 91.9% by the end of 2025, demonstrating a rapid assimilation of eligibility criteria among beneficiaries. Data indicates that roughly 61% of ineligibility cases arise due to changes in the socio-economic status of families. Specifically, 42% of rejections are attributed to enrollment in family compensation systems under new professional statuses, while 19% relate to exceeding the economic and social threshold indicators. Interestingly, demographic factors, such as changes in family composition, play a less significant role in the overall exclusion cases.
As reported by aljarida24.ma.
