During a parliamentary session on June 9, 2026, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch defended his government's education record, highlighting significant financial investments and the 'pioneer schools' initiative. The session focused on the role of education in building an emerging Morocco.
Akhannouch stated that the government allocated over 100 billion dirhams to the education sector since 2021, with a focus on improving infrastructure and teacher training. He emphasized the 'pioneer schools' program, which aims to modernize 2,000 schools by 2027, as a key reform.
Opposition lawmakers criticized the pace of reforms, citing persistent issues like high dropout rates and teacher shortages. Akhannouch acknowledged challenges but insisted progress is being made, citing a 15% increase in school enrollment since 2021.
