This Thursday’s upcoming government council meeting could prove to be a pivotal moment in Morocco’s ongoing overhaul of its social protection system. At the heart of the agenda is the review of a draft decree that would set new levels for family allowances paid out by the National Social Security Fund (CNSS)-a long-anticipated adjustment as the country enters a new operational phase in the expansion of social welfare.
While the decree will lay out the technical specifics of the change, its significance goes far beyond numbers. It’s part of a broader state-led effort to reinforce support for households, particularly those struggling the most. The current family allowance structure hasn’t seen a meaningful increase in years, even as economic pressures and the rising cost of living have made daily life more difficult for many Moroccan families. A revised, higher allowance would be aimed at easing that burden and ensuring the system remains responsive to real-world needs.
This latest step comes on the heels of other key reforms. On October 1, the CNSS began implementing new regulations under ministerial order No. 1314-25. The measure provides clear guidelines on which types of allowances are exempt from social contributions, creating a more transparent framework for employers and making oversight easier for authorities. Together, these efforts are part of a broader transformation of Morocco’s social policy landscape—one that seeks to modernize redistribution mechanisms and enhance efficiency across the board.
What remains to be seen is whether the government council will adopt the family allowance decree this week—and if so, by how much the current amounts will be increased. The outcome could send a strong signal about the state’s commitment to social equity at a time when economic pressures continue to weigh heavily on households.
