Full History Of Morocco In Timeline From 1900

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1900: Birth of Mohammed al-Mokhtar Soussi

Mohammed al-Mokhtar Soussi, a writer who played an important role in the transition to independence, was born in 1900.

1904: France and Spain carve out zones of influence in Morocco

In 1904, France and Spain carved out zones of influence in Morocco.

1905: Crisis looms over Morocco

In 1905, Recognition by the United Kingdom of France's sphere of influence provoked a strong reaction from the German Empire; and a crisis loomed in Morocco.

1906: The Algeciras Conference resolves the Moroccan matter

In 1906, the Moroccan matter was resolved at the Algeciras Conference.

1910: Birth of Allal al-Fassi

Allal al-Fassi, a writer who played an important role in the transition to independence, was born in 1910.

1911: Agadir Crisis increases tensions between European powers

The Agadir Crisis of 1911 increased tensions between European powers.

1912: French and Spanish colonial occupation

Between 1912 and 1956, Morocco experienced French and Spanish colonial occupation, during which early 20th-century Art Deco and neo-Moorish architecture were constructed.

1912: Start of the Protectorate

During the Protectorate period (1912–1956), Moroccan intellectuals had the opportunity to exchange and produce literary works freely with the contact of other Arabic literature and Europe.

1912: France and Spain establish protectorates over Morocco

In 1912, France and Spain established protectorates over Morocco, designating Tangier as an international zone.

1912: Treaty of Fez makes Morocco a protectorate of France

The 1912 Treaty of Fez made Morocco a protectorate of France, and triggered the 1912 Fez riots.

1919: Birth of Abdelkrim Ghallab

Abdelkrim Ghallab, a writer who played an important role in the transition to independence, was born in 1919.

August 1921: Spanish suffer heavy losses at Annual

In July–August 1921, the Spanish lost more than 13,000 soldiers at Annual during the Rif uprising.

1922: Extinction of the Barbary Lion

In 1922, the last Barbary lion in the wild, a subspecies native to Morocco and a national emblem, was shot in the Atlas Mountains.

1925: Slavery abolished in Morocco

In 1925, the institution of slavery was abolished in Morocco.

1926: Rif Republic suppressed

By 1926, the Riffi were eventually suppressed by the Franco-Spanish military.

1927: Suppression of the Rif Republic completed

In 1927, the Franco-Spanish military completed the suppression of the Rif Republic.

1943: Istiqlal Party founded

In 1943, the Istiqlal Party (Independence Party) was founded to press for independence.

1944: Establishment of Moroccan Cinematographic Centre

In 1944, the Moroccan Cinematographic Centre (CCM), the nation's film regulatory agency, was established, and studios were opened in Rabat.

1948: Founding of the State of Israel

Before the founding of the State of Israel in 1948, Morocco had approximately 265,000 Jewish residents, making it the largest Jewish community in the Muslim world.

1948: Peak of Jewish minority

In 1948, Morocco's Jewish minority peaked at 265,000.

1952: Othello wins Palme d'Or

In 1952, Orson Welles' "Othello" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival under the Moroccan flag.

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1953: France exiles Sultan Mohammed V

In 1953, France's exile of Sultan Mohammed V sparked active opposition to the French and Spanish protectorates.

1955: France allows Mohammed V to return

In 1955, France allowed Mohammed V to return, and the negotiations that led to Moroccan independence began the following year.

1955: Death of Mohammed Ben Brahim

Mohammed Ben Brahim, a representative of the first generation of writers during the Protectorate (1912–1956), died in 1955.

March 1956: Morocco regains independence from France

In March 1956, Morocco regained its independence from France as the Kingdom of Morocco.

1956: Independence and Language Policy

After Morocco declared independence in 1956, French and Arabic became the main languages of administration and education.

1956: End of French Colonial Occupation

Between 1912 and 1956, Morocco experienced French and Spanish colonial occupation, during which early 20th-century Art Deco and neo-Moorish architecture were constructed.

1956: End of the Protectorate

During the Protectorate period (1912–1956), Moroccan intellectuals had the opportunity to exchange and produce literary works freely with the contact of other Arabic literature and Europe.

1956: Departure of Christian settlers

Following Morocco's independence in 1956, many Christian settlers, predominantly of Spanish and French ancestry, left the country.

1956: Morocco regains independence

In 1956, Morocco regained its independence and reunified under the leadership of Sultan Mohammed V.

1956: Moroccan National Theatre founded

The Moroccan National Theatre was founded in 1956 and offers regular productions of Moroccan and French dramatic works.

1957: Economic and Military Aid from US

From 1957, Morocco received significant economic and military aid from the United States.

1957: Sultan Mohammed becomes King

In 1957, Sultan Mohammed became King.

1958: End of Spanish Colonial Occupation

Between 1912 and 1958, Morocco experienced Spanish colonial occupation, during which early 20th-century Art Deco and neo-Moorish architecture were constructed.

1960: Renewable Water Resources

Between 1960 and 2020, the per capita availability of renewable water resources went from 2,560 m to about 620 m per person annually.

1960: Population in 1960

In 1960, Morocco's population was 11.6 million.

1960: Infant mortality rate

In 1960, the infant mortality rate in Morocco was 144 deaths per 1,000 live births.

March 1961: Hassan II becomes King of Morocco

On 3 March 1961, Upon the death of Mohammed V, Hassan II became King of Morocco.

1961: Start of Hassan II's Leadership

In 1961, Hassan II assumed leadership, marking the beginning of a period with a poor human rights record in Morocco.

1963: Morocco holds its first general elections

In 1963, Morocco held its first general elections.

1963: Sand War fought between Algeria and Morocco

In 1963, the Sand War was fought between Algerian and Moroccan troops.

1963: Death of Mohammed al-Mokhtar Soussi

Mohammed al-Mokhtar Soussi, a writer who played an important role in the transition to independence, died in 1963.

1963: Economic and Military Aid from US

Until 1963, Morocco received significant economic and military aid from the United States.

February 1964: Peace agreement signed between Algeria and Morocco

In February 1964, a formal peace agreement was signed between Algeria and Morocco.

1965: State of emergency declared, parliament suspended

In 1965, Hassan declared a state of emergency and suspended parliament.

1965: King's Decree

In 1965, the King used his constitutional authority to dissolve the parliament, suspend the constitution, call for new elections, or rule by decree.

1966: Fifth-largest Recipient of US Agricultural Assistance

By 1966, Morocco was the fifth-largest recipient of US agricultural assistance.

1968: First Mediterranean Film Festival

In 1968, the first Mediterranean Film Festival was held in Tangier.

1969: Ifni returned to Morocco

In 1969, the Spanish enclave of Ifni in the south was returned to Morocco.

1971: Completion of Mausoleum of King Mohammed V

In 1971, the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V was completed, paying tribute to traditional Moroccan architecture.

1971: Failed attempt to depose the king

In 1971, there was a failed attempt to depose the king and establish a republic.

1972: Second failed attempt to depose the king

In 1972, there was a second failed attempt to depose the king and establish a republic.

1973: Polisario movement formed

In 1973, the Polisario movement was formed, with the aim of establishing an independent state in the Spanish Sahara.

1974: Death of Allal al-Fassi

Allal al-Fassi, a writer who played an important role in the transition to independence, died in 1974.

November 1975: "Green March" into Spanish Sahara

On 6 November 1975, King Hassan asked for volunteers to cross into the Spanish Sahara in the "Green March".

1975: Green March and Annexation of Western Sahara

In 1975, Morocco annexed the Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, during the Green March, claiming it as part of its territory and referring to it as its Southern Provinces.

1975: Morocco occupies Western Sahara

In 1975, Morocco occupied the disputed territory of Western Sahara, which it has controlled since then.

1975: Spain agrees to decolonize Western Sahara, ceding control to Morocco and Mauritania

In 1975, after Spain agreed to decolonize Western Sahara and cede its control to Morocco and Mauritania, a guerrilla war broke out between those powers and some of the local inhabitants.

1976: Western Sahara War

In 1976, the Western Sahara War saw the Polisario Front battling both Morocco and Mauritania.

1979: Mauritania relinquishes claim to Western Sahara

In 1979, Mauritania relinquished its claim to the area of Western Sahara, but the war continued to rage.

1980: Purchase of Majorelle Garden

In 1980, the Majorelle botanical garden in Marrakesh was bought by fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé.

1982: Fighting between Moroccan military and Polisario forces continues

From 1982 to 1985, Polisario claimed to have killed more than 5,000 Moroccan soldiers.

1982: Admission of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

In 1982, the African Union admitted the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

1982: First national festival of cinema

In 1982, the first national festival of cinema was held in Rabat.

1983: Elections cancelled amid unrest and crisis

In 1983, Hassan cancelled planned elections amid political unrest and economic crisis.

1984: Moroccan Gold Medals at 1984 Olympic Games

At the 1984 Olympic Games, Nawal El Moutawakel won gold in the 400 metres hurdles, making her the first woman from an Arab or Islamic country to win an Olympic gold. Saïd Aouita also won gold in the 5000 metres at the same games.

1984: Morocco leaves the Organisation of African Unity

In 1984, Morocco left the Organisation of African Unity in protest at the SADR's admission to the body.

1984: Morocco withdraws from the African Union

In 1984, Morocco withdrew from the African Union.

1985: Fighting between Moroccan military and Polisario forces continues

From 1982 to 1985, Polisario claimed to have killed more than 5,000 Moroccan soldiers.

1986: Morocco Qualifies for FIFA World Cup Second Round

In 1986, Morocco made history as the first Arab and African nation to advance to the second round of the FIFA World Cup.

1988: Morocco Hosts Africa Cup of Nations

In 1988, Morocco hosted the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

1988: Diplomatic relations with Algeria restored

In 1988, diplomatic relations with Algeria were restored.

1990: Maternal mortality ratio

Between 1990 and 2010, Morocco's maternal mortality ratio fell by 67%.

1991: UN-monitored ceasefire begins in Western Sahara

In 1991, a UN-monitored ceasefire began in Western Sahara, but the territory's status remains undecided.

1991: Ceasefire agreement reached in Western Sahara

In 1991, a ceasefire agreement was reached in Western Sahara, but the issue of sovereignty remained unresolved.

1991: Ceasefire in Western Sahara War

In 1991, a ceasefire was established in the Western Sahara War.

1992: Expansion of Parliament Powers

In 1992, the Parliament's powers were expanded.

1993: Completion of Hassan II Mosque

In 1993, the massive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca was completed, paying tribute to traditional Moroccan motifs.

1993: Privatisation policy

Since 1993, Morocco has been following a policy of privatisation of certain economic sectors which used to be in the hands of the government.

1994: National Liquid Sanitation Master Plan (SNDAL)

According to a study by the National Liquid Sanitation Master Plan (SNDAL) that started in 1994, only 15 of their 63 treatment plants are operational, and out of approximately 500 million cubic meters of wastewater generated annually, 95% is discharged untreated into natural water bodies.

1994: Border Closure with Algeria

In 1994, the border between Algeria and Morocco was closed.

1995: Al-Akhawayn University inauguration

In 1995, Al-Akhawayn University in Ifrane, the first English-language university in Northwest Africa, was inaugurated.

1996: Expansion of Parliament Powers

In 1996, the Parliament's powers were expanded.

1996: Constitutional Authority of the King

In 1996, the constitution theoretically allowed the king to terminate the tenure of any minister.

1996: Bicameral Legislature

Since the 1996 constitutional reform, the bicameral legislature consists of two chambers.

March 1998: Formation of Coalition Government

In March 1998, a coalition government headed by Abderrahmane Youssoufi was formed, composed largely of ministers drawn from opposition parties.

1999: King Hassan II dies, succeeded by Mohammed VI

In 1999, King Hassan II died and was succeeded by his son, Mohammed VI.

1999: End of Hassan II's Reign

In 1999, King Hassan II's reign ended, and the government under King Mohammed VI established the Equity and Reconciliation Commission (IER) to examine abuses committed during his rule.

1999: Morocco Fields First Davis Cup Team

In 1999, Morocco fielded its first Davis Cup team, marking its entry into international tennis competition.

2000: Economic Growth

From 2000 to 2007, Government reforms and steady yearly growth in the region of 4–5% helped the Moroccan economy to become much more robust.

2000: Infant mortality rate

In 2000, the infant mortality rate in Morocco was 42 deaths per 1,000 live births.

2000: Health expenditure per capita

Since 2000, health expenditure per capita (PPP) in Morocco has steadily increased.

2001: First Marrakech International Film Festival

In 2001, the first Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) was held in Marrakesh.

October 2002: End of Coalition Government

In October 2002, the coalition government that had been formed in March 1998 came to an end.

2002: Mohammed VI visits Western Sahara

In 2002, Mohammed VI paid a controversial visit to the Western Sahara.

2002: Resolution over the disputed island of Perejil agreed upon

In 2002, Morocco and Spain agreed to a US-brokered resolution over the disputed island of Perejil.

2002: Dispute with Spain over Perejil Island

In 2002, a dispute with Spain over the small island of Perejil arose, which brought attention to the issue of the sovereignty of Melilla and Ceuta.

2002: Cannabis GDP Contribution

In 2004, according to the UN World Drugs Report, cultivation and transformation of cannabis represents 0.57% of the national GDP of Morocco in 2002.

2003: Year-on-year growth

From 2003 to 2007, the Moroccan economy experienced a 4.9% year-on-year growth, contributing to its robustness.

2003: Investment program for ONEP

From 2003–2017, an investment programme of about MAD 15 billion was made to cover the centres managed by ONEP.

2003: Casablanca Bombings

In 2003, the Casablanca bombings occurred, killing 45 people.

2004: Foreign language speakers

According to the 2004 census, 2.19 million Moroccans spoke a foreign language other than French.

2004: Hicham El Guerrouj Wins Gold at 2004 Summer Olympics

At the 2004 Summer Olympics, Hicham El Guerrouj won gold medals in both the 1500 metres and 5000 metres, and he holds several world records in the mile run.

2004: UN World Drugs Report

In 2004, according to the UN World Drugs Report, cultivation and transformation of cannabis represents 0.57% of the national GDP of Morocco in 2002.

2004: Major Non-NATO Ally Status

In 2004, the George W. Bush administration granted Morocco the status of major non-NATO ally.

2005: Health insurance coverage

According to research published, in 2005, only 16% of citizens in Morocco had health insurance or coverage.

2005: National Sanitation Programme

In 2005, a National Sanitation Programme was approved that aims at treating 60% of collected wastewater and connecting 80% of urban households to sewers by 2020.

2005: Truth commission investigates human rights abuses

In 2005, a truth commission set up to investigate human rights abuses during his reign confirmed nearly 10,000 cases.

2005: Migrants storm borders of Spanish enclaves

In 2005, dozens of African migrants stormed the borders of the Spanish enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta.

2005: Health insurance reforms approved

In 2005, the government of Morocco approved two reforms to expand health insurance coverage: a mandatory plan for public and private sector employees and a fund to cover services for the poor.

2005: Establishment of First Technopark

Since the first technopark was established in Rabat in 2005, a second has been set up in Casablanca, followed, in 2015, by a third in Tangers.

September 2006: UNESCO Literacy Prize

In September 2006, UNESCO awarded Morocco the "UNESCO 2006 Literacy Prize".

2006: Death of Abdelkrim Ghallab

Abdelkrim Ghallab, a writer who played an important role in the transition to independence, died in 2006.

2006: French Ministry of Interior report

According to a French Ministry of the Interior 2006 report, 80% of the cannabis resin (hashish) consumed in Europe comes from the Rif region in Morocco.

2006: Growth in Adventure Tourism

As of 2006, activity and adventure tourism in the Atlas and Rif Mountains are the fastest growth area in Moroccan tourism.

2006: Spanish Premier visits Spanish enclaves

In 2006, the Spanish Premier Zapatero visited Spanish enclaves.

2006: Autonomous Status Suggestion for Western Sahara

In 2006, the government of Morocco suggested autonomous status for the Western Sahara region through the Moroccan Royal Advisory Council for Saharan Affairs (CORCAS).

April 2007: Project Presented to UN Security Council

In mid-April 2007, the project for autonomous status for the Western Sahara was presented to the United Nations Security Council.

2007: Economic Growth

From 2000 to 2007, Government reforms and steady yearly growth in the region of 4–5% helped the Moroccan economy to become much more robust.

2007: Morocco unveils autonomy blueprint for Western Sahara

In 2007, Morocco unveiled an autonomy blueprint for Western Sahara to the United Nations.

2008: Badr Hari in K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 Final

In 2008, Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer Badr Hari reached the final of the K-1 World Grand Prix.

2008: Coal Consumption

In 2008, about 56% of Morocco's electricity supply was provided by coal.

2008: Investment in Science and Technology

In May 2009, Morocco's prime minister, Abbas El Fassi, announced that investment in science and technology would rise from US$620,000 in 2008 to US$8.5 million (69 million Moroccan dirhams) in 2009 to finance the laboratories construction, training courses for researchers and a scholarship programme for science.

May 2009: Investment in Science and Technology

In May 2009, Morocco's prime minister, Abbas El Fassi, announced that investment in science and technology would rise from US$620,000 in 2008 to US$8.5 million (69 million Moroccan dirhams) in 2009 to finance the laboratories construction, training courses for researchers and a scholarship programme for science.

June 2009: Launch of Moroccan Innovation Strategy

In June 2009, the Moroccan Innovation Strategy was launched at the country's first National Innovation Summit by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Investment and the Digital Economy.

2009: Badr Hari in K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final

In 2009, Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer Badr Hari reached the final of the K-1 World Grand Prix.

2009: Trade of animals and plants

In 2009, trade in species such as cacti, tortoises, mammal skins, and high-value birds (falcons and bustards) occurred.

2010: Maternal mortality ratio

Between 1990 and 2010, Morocco's maternal mortality ratio fell by 67%.

2010: Government investment in infrastructure

From 2010 to 2015, the Moroccan government invested more than $15 billion in upgrading its basic infrastructure.

2010: Security forces storm protest camp in Western Sahara

In 2010, security forces stormed a protest camp in the Western Sahara, triggering violent demonstrations in the regional capital El Aaiún.

2010: Vision 2020 Tourism Plan

In 2010, the Moroccan government launched its Vision 2020, which plans to make Morocco one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world and to double the annual number of international arrivals to 20 million by 2020.

2010: Religious affiliation

In 2010, the Pew Forum estimated that 99% of Moroccans were Muslim.

2010: French speakers

In 2010, there were 10,366,000 French-speakers in Morocco, which was about 32% of the population.

2010: Vision for Education in Morocco 2015–2030

On 20 May 2015, the Higher Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research presented a report to the king offering a Vision for Education in Morocco 2015–2030. The report also recommended developing an integrated national innovation system which would be financed by gradually increasing the share of GDP devoted to research and development (R&D) from 0.73% of GDP in 2010 to '1% in the short term, 1.5% by 2025 and 2% by 2030'.

July 2011: King wins referendum on reformed constitution

In July 2011, the King won a landslide victory in a referendum on a reformed constitution he had proposed to placate the Arab Spring protests.

2011: Under-five mortality rate

Between 1990 and 2011, the country's under-five mortality rate dropped by 60%.

2011: Trade of eels to the Far East

In 2011, large volumes of eels, totaling 60 tons, were harvested and exported from Morocco to the Far East.

2011: Creation of Moroccan Club of Innovation

In 2011, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and New Technologies created a Moroccan Club of Innovation, in partnership with the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property.

2011: Expansion of Parliament Powers

In 2011, the Parliament's powers were expanded even further in the constitutional revisions.

2011: Constitutional Reforms

With the 2011 constitutional reforms, the King of Morocco retains fewer executive powers, whereas the prime minister's powers have been enlarged.

May 2012: Trade union rally in Casablanca

In May 2012, hundreds took part in a trade union rally in Casablanca.

2012: Patent Applications

In 2012, Moroccan inventors applied for 197 patents, up from 152 two years earlier.

2012: Energy diversification law passed

In 2012, a new law was passed encouraging Moroccans to look for ways to diversify the energy supply, including more renewable resources, as forecasts indicate that energy requirements in Morocco will rise 6% per year between 2012 and 2050.

2012: Sectors with Comparative Advantage

In 2012, the Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technologies identified a number of sectors where Morocco has a comparative advantage and skilled human capital, including mining, fisheries, food chemistry and new technologies.

2012: World Bank Forecast

In 2012, the World Bank forecast a rate of 4% growth for Morocco.

2012: Literacy rate

In 2012, the estimated literacy rate for Morocco was 72%.

November 2013: Launch of National Plan for Maternal and Child Health

On November 13, 2013, the Moroccan Minister of Health, El Houssaine Louardi, and Ala Alwan, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, started the Moroccan Plan in Rabat to increase progress on maternal and child health.

2013: World Bank Forecast

In 2013, the World Bank forecast a growth rate of 4.2% for Morocco.

2013: End of Agriculture Tax Exemption

Until 2013, the agriculture industry in Morocco enjoyed a complete tax exemption.

2014: Population census

According to the 2014 population census in Morocco, there were approximately 84,000 immigrants in the country, mainly of French, West African, and Algerian origin.

2014: Moroccan Innovation Strategy Target

By 2014, the Moroccan Innovation Strategy fixed the target of producing 1,000 Moroccan patents and creating 200 innovative start-ups.

2014: Adoption of National Plan

In 2014, Morocco adopted a national plan to increase progress on maternal and child health.

2014: High-Speed Railway Construction

In 2014, Morocco began the construction of the first high-speed railway system in Africa linking the cities of Tangier and Casablanca.

2014: Finance Law Implementation

In 2014, as part of the Finance Law, it was decided that agricultural companies in Morocco with a turnover greater than MAD 5 million would pay progressive corporate income taxes.

2014: Healthcare spending

In 2014, spending on healthcare accounted for 5.9% of Morocco's GDP.

May 2015: Vision for Education in Morocco 2015–2030

On 20 May 2015, the Higher Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research presented a report to the king offering a Vision for Education in Morocco 2015–2030.

2015: Government investment in infrastructure

From 2010 to 2015, the Moroccan government invested more than $15 billion in upgrading its basic infrastructure.

2015: Maternal mortality rates

In 2015, Morocco had high maternal mortality rates at 121 deaths per 100,000 births, according to the World Bank.

2015: Morocco Refuses to Host Africa Cup of Nations

In 2015, Morocco was scheduled to host the Africa Cup of Nations but declined due to concerns about the Ebola outbreak.

2015: Gallup International poll

In 2015, a Gallup International poll reported that 93% of Moroccans considered themselves religious.

2015: Health expenditure per capita

In 2015, the Moroccan health expenditure was $435.29 per capita.

2016: Human Rights Watch Annual Report

According to a Human Rights Watch annual report in 2016, Moroccan authorities restricted the rights to peaceful expression, association, and assembly through several laws.

2016: Spanish Speakers in 2016

As of 2016, according to Ethnologue, there were 1,536,590 individuals (approximately 4.5% of the population) in Morocco who spoke Spanish.

2016: Life expectancy

In 2016, the life expectancy at birth in Morocco was 74.3 years.

2017: Investment program for ONEP

From 2003–2017, an investment programme of about MAD 15 billion was made to cover the centres managed by ONEP.

2017: Morocco rejoins the African Union

In 2017, Morocco rejoined the African Union.

2017: Infant mortality rates

In 2017, data from the World Bank indicated that Morocco experienced high infant mortality rates at 20 deaths per 1,000 births.

2018: Non-religious Moroccans

According to a 2018 survey, nearly 15% of Moroccans identified as non-religious.

2018: High-Speed Railway Inauguration

In 2018, Morocco's first high-speed railway system was inaugurated by the King after a decade of planning and construction.

2018: Spanish Speakers in 2018

In 2018, a study by the Instituto Cervantes found 1.7 million Moroccans who were at least proficient in Spanish.

2019: Patent Filing Growth

According to Office Marocain de la Propriété Industrielle et Commerciale, patent filing in Morocco grew by 167% during the period 2015–2019.

2019: Infrastructure Ranking

According to the Global Competitiveness Report of 2019, Morocco Ranked 32nd in the world in terms of Roads, 16th in Sea, 45th in Air and 64th in Railways.

2019: Climate Change Performance Index

As of the 2019 Climate Change Performance Index, Morocco was ranked second in preparedness behind Sweden.

2019: Shift in Moroccan Workers

Between 2000 and 2019, the share of Moroccan workers in agriculture declined, while those in industry increased.

November 2020: End of Ceasefire Agreement

In November 2020, Brahim Ghali unilaterally ended a 29-year ceasefire agreement with Morocco.

December 2020: Military Cooperation with Israel

In December 2020, Morocco had started to pursue military cooperation with Israel from a normalisation agreement.

December 2020: Israel–Morocco normalization agreement announced

On 10 December 2020, the Israel–Morocco normalization agreement was announced, and Morocco announced its intention to resume diplomatic relations with Israel. Joint Declaration of the Kingdom of Morocco, the United States of America and the State of Israel was signed on 22 December 2020.

2020: Renewable Water Resources

Between 1960 and 2020, the per capita availability of renewable water resources went from 2,560 m to about 620 m per person annually.

2020: National Sanitation Programme

In 2005, a National Sanitation Programme was approved that aims at treating 60% of collected wastewater and connecting 80% of urban households to sewers by 2020.

2020: Vision 2020 Tourism Plan

In 2010, the Moroccan government launched its Vision 2020, which plans to make Morocco one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world and to double the annual number of international arrivals to 20 million by 2020.

2020: US Backs Morocco's Sovereignty over Western Sahara

In 2020, the United States under the Trump administration became the first Western country to back Morocco's contested sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region, contingent on Morocco normalizing relations with Israel.

2020: Global Innovation Index Ranking

Morocco was ranked 67th in the Global Innovation Index in 2025, an increase in ranking from 2020 at 75th.

August 2021: Algeria Severs Diplomatic Relations with Morocco

In August 2021, Algeria severed diplomatic relations with Morocco.

September 2021: Parliamentary Elections

On 8 September 2021, the latest parliamentary elections were held, with a voter turnout of approximately 50.35%.

November 2021: Amnesty International finds phones of Sahraoui human rights defender infected

In November 2021, Amnesty International found that two phones of Sahraoui human rights defender Aminatou Haidar were infected with Pegasus spyware.

2021: Population estimate

In 2021, Morocco's population was estimated to be around 37,076,584 inhabitants.

2021: Arab Barometer survey

In 2021, an Arab Barometer survey found that 67.8% of Moroccans identified as religious.

April 2022: Launch of Nor II solar energy plant

On 17 April 2022, Rabat-Moroccan agency for solar energy (Masen) and the ministry of energy transition and sustainable development announced the launch of phase one of the mega project Nor II solar energy plant which is a multi-site solar energy project with a total capacity set at 400 megawatts (MN).

2022: Democracy Index Classification

As reported in 2022, by The Economist Democracy Index, Morocco is classified as a hybrid regime.

2022: Jewish minority decline

By 2022, Morocco's Jewish minority had declined to around 3,500.

2022: Morocco Reaches Semifinals of FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Morocco became the first African and Arab team to reach the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup, finishing fourth in the tournament.

2022: Infant mortality rate

In 2022, the infant mortality rate in Morocco was 15 deaths per 1,000 live births.

2022: Internet User Statistics

In 2022, the number of internet users in Morocco reached around 31.6 million.

2022: Tourism Growth

In 2022, tourism in Morocco had surpassed the average number of visitors in the 2010s.

August 2023: Imprisonment for Criticizing the King

In August 2023, a Moroccan resident of Qatar was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for criticizing the King's policy decisions on Facebook.

September 2023: Earthquake hits Morocco

On 8 September 2023, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco killing more than 2,800 people and injuring thousands.

October 2023: Criticism of the Israel–Morocco normalization agreement due to the Gaza war

The agreement was met with criticism due to the October 2023 Gaza war.

2023: Tourism Record

In 2023, Morocco's tourism set an all-time high with 14.5 million international tourist arrivals and MAD 104.7 billion in receipts.

2023: World Press Freedom Index Ranking

In the 2023 World Press Freedom Index, Morocco was given a "difficult" ranking.

January 2024: Internet User Statistics

As of January 2024, Morocco had approximately 34.5 million internet users; it has a penetration rate of about 90.7%. In 2024, as part of another program called the Connected Campus, the American wireless network provider Cambium Networks deployed 18,000 Wi-Fi access points for public universities in Morocco.

November 2024: Tourism Contribution to GDP

In November 2024, Morocco had nearly 16 million tourists visiting that contributed to 7% of its GDP.

2024: Literacy in Arabic

According to the 2024 census, 99.2% of the literate population in Morocco could read and write in Arabic.

2024: Life expectancy

In 2024, according to the World Factbook, the life expectancy for Morocco is 74.2 years.

2024: Gender distribution

In 2024, the gender distribution in Morocco was 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

November 2025: Current Government Headed by Aziz Akhannouch

As of November 2025, the current government is headed by Aziz Akhannouch.

2025: Morocco to Host Africa Cup of Nations Again

Morocco is set to host the Africa Cup of Nations again in 2025, after Guinea was stripped of its hosting rights due to inadequate preparations.

2025: Global Innovation Index Ranking

Morocco was ranked 67th in the Global Innovation Index in 2025, an increase in ranking from 2020 at 75th.

2025: Vision for Education in Morocco 2015–2030

On 20 May 2015, the Higher Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research presented a report to the king offering a Vision for Education in Morocco 2015–2030. The report also recommended developing an integrated national innovation system which would be financed by gradually increasing the share of GDP devoted to research and development (R&D) from 0.73% of GDP in 2010 to '1% in the short term, 1.5% by 2025 and 2% by 2030'.

2025: Moroccan protests emerge

The 2025 Moroccan protests emerged against a backdrop of high youth unemployment, which official statistics placed at 35.8% along with allegations of corruption and popular discontent over social inequality in Morocco.

2030: Infrastructure Expansion Project

By 2030, the Moroccan Ministry of Equipment, Transport and Logistics aims to build an additional 3,380 kilometers of expressway and 2,100 kilometers of highway with SNCF at an expected cost of US$9.6 billion.

2030: National Digital Development Strategy

Morocco has several Internet-related projects; an example of such is the National Digital Development Strategy 2030.

2030: Morocco to Co-Host FIFA World Cup

Morocco will co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2030 along with Portugal and Spain, securing the bid on their sixth attempt.

2030: Vision for Education in Morocco 2015–2030

On 20 May 2015, the Higher Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research presented a report to the king offering a Vision for Education in Morocco 2015–2030. The report also recommended developing an integrated national innovation system which would be financed by gradually increasing the share of GDP devoted to research and development (R&D) from 0.73% of GDP in 2010 to '1% in the short term, 1.5% by 2025 and 2% by 2030'.

2050: Energy diversification law passed

In 2012, a new law was passed encouraging Moroccans to look for ways to diversify the energy supply, including more renewable resources, as forecasts indicate that energy requirements in Morocco will rise 6% per year between 2012 and 2050.