King Mohammed VI Inaugurates 13 New Social Centers Across Morocco to Support Vulnerable Communities

Date: July 3, 2025

Rabat, Morocco – In a significant move to strengthen Morocco’s social safety net, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has authorized the opening of 13 new integrated social support centers across the country. The initiative, backed by a $30 million public investment, aims to expand access to essential services for vulnerable populations, including women, children, people with disabilities, and at-risk youth.

The newly inaugurated centers—strategically distributed across both urban and rural provinces—will offer a wide range of services including vocational training, psychosocial counseling, medical assistance, educational support, and legal aid. Each facility is designed as a multidisciplinary hub, allowing beneficiaries to access multiple forms of care under one roof.

The initiative is part of the broader National Strategy for Social Protection, launched by the monarchy to combat poverty and marginalization, and to promote greater social cohesion through long-term, sustainable development.

“This project reflects our collective responsibility to ensure that no Moroccan is left behind,” said Driss El Yazami, a senior advisor at the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family. “These centers are more than buildings—they are lifelines for people facing hardship.”

In Casablanca, the new “Centre d’Appui et d’Insertion Sociale” opened its doors in the working-class district of Sidi Moumen, offering services to over 2,000 residents. In the High Atlas region, mobile units have been attached to new rural centers to reach remote communities with basic healthcare and literacy programs.

According to government data, over 150,000 Moroccans are expected to benefit from the network of centers in the first year alone. The funding covers staffing, infrastructure, and ongoing training for social workers, with additional support pledged by national foundations and international donors.

Human rights and civil society organizations have welcomed the move, highlighting the need for accessible, community-based services to bridge socio-economic gaps. “This is a promising step forward,” said Laila Benabdellah, director of the Moroccan Forum for Social Inclusion. “What’s important now is sustained investment, community involvement, and independent monitoring to ensure the system delivers as promised.”

The Ministry of the Interior and the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity will oversee the implementation and operational evaluation of the centers, with digital case management systems expected to be integrated by early 2026.

As Morocco continues to position itself as a regional model for inclusive development, this initiative stands as a testament to the country’s growing commitment to human dignity, equality of opportunity, and social resilience.