The Agadir city council has approved the 2027 budget, continuing the implementation of its 2022-2027 program and ensuring the completion of ongoing projects. The budget focuses on maintaining financial balance by increasing revenues and controlling operating expenses. This approach is expected to yield significant savings and self-financing capabilities. The council's decision aims to sustain the city's development trajectory.
The 2027 budget projects operating revenues of 850 million dirham, a 7.46% increase from 2026. Operating expenses are expected to reach 571.7 million dirham, a 5.68% rise. The growth in revenues is anticipated to outpace the increase in expenses, resulting in an estimated surplus of 278.3 million dirham. This surplus will be allocated to fund the equipment budget.
Agadir's financial performance has shown significant improvement in recent years. Operating revenues grew from 514.6 million dirham in 2022 to 818.4 million dirham in 2025, representing a 59% increase. Directly managed revenues also rose by 86% during the same period, reflecting the city's growing self-financing capacity.
The city's authorities have prioritized controlling operating expenses, which increased by 35% between 2022 and 2025. This growth rate is lower than that of revenues, allowing for an expansion of the savings margin and enhancing self-financing capabilities. As a result, the operating surplus rose from 206.3 million dirham in 2022 to 402.3 million dirham in 2025.
The positive financial trend has enabled the city to allocate significant resources to investment financing. Between 2022 and 2025, the total surplus allocated to equipment financing amounted to 1.314 billion dirham. This demonstrates the city's commitment to self-financing its development projects.
The 2027 budget allocates 278.3 million dirham to the equipment budget, which will be used to meet financial obligations and complete ongoing projects. A total of 170 million dirham will be dedicated to debt repayment, while 108.3 million dirham will be allocated to completing several projects, including urban development initiatives.
The approval of the 2027 budget takes place amidst a complex local political landscape. Recent elections have sparked tensions between various parties, with allegations of politicking and corruption. However, the Agadir city council's decision demonstrates a commitment to responsible financial management and sustainable development.
Key points
- Agadir city council approves 2027 budget with projected 850 million dirham in revenues
- Budget focuses on maintaining financial balance by increasing revenues and controlling operating expenses
- City's financial performance shows significant improvement, with operating revenues growing by 59% between 2022 and 2025
