Nearly 2.9 million young people in Morocco are not in education, employment or training, prompting charities and businesses to launch new programmes to help them find jobs and build skills. The figure means one in three Moroccans aged 15 to 29 is classed as NEET, according to a joint study by the High Commissioner for Planning (HCP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The study found that 76% of young people in this group have no recognised qualification. Women are the most affected, making up 72% of the NEET population.
The problem also carries a heavy economic cost. In 2019, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) estimated that keeping these young people out of work costs the economy more than 115 billion dirhams. It also warned that long periods without work or education increase the risk of poverty, social exclusion and mental health problems.
One organisation trying to address the issue is Fondation Tadamone.com. The charity has launched Dar Tamekine, a programme that helps young people gain practical skills and move into work.
The programme is open to people aged 17 to 30. It offers vocational courses lasting three to seven months, followed by support to find a job or internship. Training is based on skills employers are looking for and is supported by companies that provide funding, equipment and recruitment opportunities.
The first Dar Tamekine centre opened in 2025 in Sidi Bernoussi, Casablanca, in partnership with the Oum Keltoum Foundation.
Students can train in general and solar electricity, fibre optics and preschool education. They also take part in soft skills workshops, sports and cultural activities to improve their confidence and prepare for working life.
More than 200 young people have already joined the centre, with around half choosing technical courses.
According to the foundation, 80% of the first graduates have already found jobs or started pre-employment internships.
The programme is backed by several partners, including the Impala Foundation, Saint Gobain Foundation, Ingelec, ONEE, SBM and IECD.
The foundation is also expanding digital training.
On 1 July 2026, it partnered with the La Bienfaisance Association to open a new multimedia room under the NAFASS programme, which aims to help vulnerable young people become financially independent.
The computer lab was equipped with hardware donated by Concentrix. It will provide digital skills training to help participants improve their chances of finding work in the growing digital economy.
