Morocco's commerce sector has been officially counted at 600,000 retail outlets, according to data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The census, conducted as part of the country's economic monitoring, highlights the significant role of small and medium-sized businesses in the national economy.
The HCP report indicates that the majority of these outlets are micro-enterprises, with a large concentration in urban areas. The retail sector employs a substantial portion of the workforce, though precise employment figures were not immediately available from the same source.
This census provides a baseline for understanding the structure of Morocco's commercial landscape, which is dominated by traditional shops and small groceries. The data is expected to inform policy decisions aimed at supporting the sector's formalization and digital transformation.
