On June 28, 2026, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch asserted that the country's economic indicators demonstrate it is on the right path. Speaking at a press conference in Rabat, he highlighted recent data showing GDP growth of 3.2% for the first quarter of 2026, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Akhannouch emphasized that the government's reforms in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism are yielding results. He noted that unemployment has decreased to 12.5% in early 2026, down from 13.8% in the same period last year, as reported by the HCP.
The Prime Minister also pointed to a 15% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 compared to 2024, citing data from the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE). He attributed this to improved business climate and infrastructure projects.
However, opposition parties have questioned the figures, arguing that regional disparities and inflation, which stood at 2.1% in May 2026, remain challenges. Akhannouch acknowledged these concerns but insisted that the overall trajectory is positive.
