Moroccan traditional craft exports reached a record 1.232bn dirhams in 2025, according to government figures.
Government spokesman Mustapha Baitas said exports from the sector have grown strongly in recent years, rising from 792m dirhams in 2019.
He said the United States is now the biggest buyer of Moroccan crafts, taking 49% of all exports. France comes second with 10.5%.
The increase reflects growing demand overseas for handmade Moroccan products such as carpets, pottery and traditional tiles.
The craft sector plays a big role in the economy in Morocco.
It provides work for about 20% of the country’s working population, with women making up 54% of workers. Many of them work in cooperatives producing items like rugs, pottery and leather goods.
Officials say the sector also makes up about 7% of the country’s economy, 7.6% of exports, and 10% of income from tourism.
The government says training centres for crafts are helping young people find jobs.
About 85% of graduates from these programmes manage to find work in the sector.
Mr Baitas said government social programmes, including wider health insurance coverage, have also helped craft workers.
Officials say these programmes aim to improve working conditions for artisans and help them grow their businesses while selling more products abroad.
