The Moroccan government, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, has decided to continue disbursing direct and exceptional support to professionals in the land transport sector for goods and people. This decision was made during a meeting of the ministerial committee tasked with monitoring the repercussions of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the national economy. The support will be disbursed through an electronic platform, and its value will be adjusted to reflect fluctuations in fuel prices.
The decision aims to ensure the continuity of market supply and public transport services at current prices, without any increase for citizens. The committee also reviewed the availability of energy stocks and the regular supply of the national market with agricultural products and basic goods. According to the government, the national market is being supplied regularly, despite geopolitical tensions and pressure on global energy supplies.
Morocco has a reserve stock of butane gas and diesel that covers between 40 and 60 days. The government has set up an electronic platform, https://mouakaba.transport.gov.ma, where transport professionals can submit applications for support and track them electronically. This platform will enable professionals in the sector to benefit from the support, which is intended to help them cope with the impact of rising fuel prices.
The support is part of a broader effort to mitigate the impact of global economic trends on the Moroccan economy. The government has been working to ensure the stability of the national economy, despite external challenges. The transport sector is a critical component of the economy, and the government's support is aimed at maintaining the sector's stability.
In a related development, the African Development Bank has granted Morocco a loan of 270 million euros to finance the expansion and modernization of the country's airport infrastructure. The loan was approved during a ceremony held in Rabat, attended by Finance Minister Nadia Fattah and the president of the African Development Bank, Sidi Ould Tah.
The loan will be used to implement a program aimed at expanding and modernizing Morocco's airport infrastructure. The program is expected to improve the country's airport facilities and enhance its capacity to handle increasing air traffic. The African Development Bank's support is part of a broader effort to promote economic development in Morocco.
The Moroccan economy has been facing challenges, including a slowdown in growth. According to the High Commission for Planning, the country's economic growth slowed down to 1% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 5.8% in the same period in 2025. The slowdown was attributed to a decline in non-agricultural activities, despite a significant increase in agricultural output.
Key points
- The Moroccan government continues to disburse direct and exceptional support to professionals in the land transport sector for goods and people.
- The support is aimed at mitigating the impact of rising fuel prices on the transport sector.
- The African Development Bank has granted Morocco a loan of 270 million euros to finance the expansion and modernization of the country's airport infrastructure.
