A Profoundly Transformed Kingdom
Since 1999, Morocco has undergone an unprecedented transformation. Under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty the King, the country has embarked on a strategic shift toward inclusive growth, driven by major economic reforms and successful diversification of its productive sectors. The national GDP has increased fivefold, thanks to the rise of industry, services, infrastructure, and foreign trade.
The economic fabric has been strengthened through the development of industrial zones, the establishment of modern industrial ecosystems (in automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy), and deeper integration into global value chains. Tourism, revitalized after the pandemic, remains a vital pillar, while agriculture continues its modernization in service of food security.
Major Social Advances
Improving living conditions has been a central focus of the King’s reign. The National Initiative for Human Development, health system reform, the expansion of social protection, and the overhaul of the education system have all contributed to reducing poverty, boosting school enrollment rates, and improving access to healthcare. Policies supporting women, youth, and people with disabilities reflect a strong commitment to building a more equitable and inclusive society.
An Exemplary Green and Energy Transition
As a continental leader in renewable energy, Morocco has tripled its green capacity and is firmly committed to energy transition. Water management policies, guided by an ambitious national strategy, aim to sustainably tackle water scarcity through desalination, dam interconnection, and modernization of irrigation systems.
A Morocco with Global Reach
On the international stage, the Kingdom has strengthened its strategic partnerships worldwide while taking on an increasingly active role across Africa. The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, trade agreements, religious and migration diplomacy, and the country’s engagement in counterterrorism efforts all reinforce Morocco’s regional and global stature.
Development in the southern provinces also illustrates the Kingdom’s determination to anchor its territorial sovereignty through massive investment, enhanced socio-economic integration, and an inclusive vision of development.
Looking Toward 2030: Ambitions and Challenges Ahead
As the next decade approaches, Morocco continues its march toward a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable development model. The deep reform of the education and vocational training systems, efforts to combat youth unemployment, digital transition, and the pursuit of water and food sovereignty—alongside the consolidation of national sovereignty over the entire territory—form the pillars of this new phase.
A Monarchy Driving Progress
Throne Day is more than a commemoration. It reflects a strategic vision led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI: that of a sovereign, modern, socially responsible Morocco, firmly oriented toward the future. At the crossroads of continents, grounded in its plural identity and committed to peace and cooperation, the Kingdom continues to chart an original and ambitious path toward a more prosperous and united future for all its citizens.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv