Morocco's Economy
The Informal Economy and Youth Jobs
Why many Moroccans work informally without contracts, why youth unemployment is high, and the 2011 constitutional reforms after protests.
Many Moroccans work informally.
Informal work
Street vendors, small shops and farm labour without contracts or social security.
Youth unemployment
Unemployment is high among young urban graduates.
Women
Women’s labour force participation is low.
2011
During the Arab Spring, protests led King Mohammed VI to propose a new constitution in 2011.
Social protection
Since 2021, Morocco has been expanding health insurance and family allowances to informal workers.
Challenge
Growth in manufacturing hasn’t created enough jobs for all.
A vendor in Casablanca sells phone accessories without a licence or social security.
Jobs haven't kept up.
- Many Moroccans work informally.
- Youth unemployment is high.
- A new constitution came in 2011.
- Social protection is expanding.
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