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Direct Housing Aid Boosts Over 101,000 Moroccan Households by May 7
By May 7, Morocco’s direct housing assistance program had improved living conditions for 101,521 low‑ and middle‑income citizens, according to Housing Minister Adib Benbrahim. The scheme processed 263,000 applications, certified 193,000 eligible families and allocated state subsidies worth over 8 billion dirhams to finance 99,000 subsidised homes, marking a 6.7 % increase from the previous year.
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Key figures as of May 7
Morocco’s direct housing assistance program has now reached 101,521 beneficiaries with low or middle incomes, according to Housing Minister Adib Benbrahim during a session of the Chamber of Counselors.
Application flow and eligibility
Out of 263,000 applications submitted by 214,000 citizens, 193,000 people met the eligibility criteria. The minister highlighted that 60 % of the beneficiaries belong to the middle class.
- Women account for 47 % of the assisted households.
- Beneficiaries under 40 years old represent 52 %.
- Moroccans living abroad make up 24 % of the total.
How the program works
The scheme replaces the previous social‑housing subsidies for developers with a cash‑grant model that lets citizens choose any dwelling that suits them. An online portal verifies eligibility using the national ID number and issues a beneficiary certificate within a week. Subsequent steps, such as processing sales promises, follow strict timelines to ensure transparency.
Economic impact
State‑subsidised housing units rose by 6.7 %, from 93,000 in 2024 to 99,000 in 2025. The total value of homes acquired through the programme exceeds 41 billion dirhams, with the public contribution amounting to nearly 8 billion dirhams – roughly 20 % of the overall value.
The initiative, together with earlier social‑housing projects, is expected to contribute to the five‑year plan’s goal of eradicating informal settlements.