The latest report from the State Property Directorate reveals that, in 2024, the size of the state’s private land holdings expanded by nearly 30% in just one year, reaching a total area of 5,471,635 hectares. This remarkable growth has been especially pronounced in the southern regions, with sustained activity in the provinces of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab and Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra.
In support of productive investment, the Directorate allocated 54,530 hectares to facilitate the country’s major development projects. At the same time, 421 hectares were set aside for various government ministries to help expand public infrastructure and social services. An additional 2,800 hectares were earmarked for key infrastructure projects, including airports, railways, water management facilities, and sports complexes.
The government has also stepped up efforts to optimize land use. A total of 2,755 hectares was reclaimed from investors who failed to meet their obligations, making these plots available for new projects that promise both economic and social benefits. Significant progress was made in land regularization as well, with requisition requests submitted for 1,357,227 hectares—a staggering 252% increase over the previous year. Over the same period, land titles were secured for 598,053 hectares, formalizing ownership and enhancing legal clarity.
The legal front showed notable advances too. In 2024, courts delivered 1,243 rulings related to land issues, with 74% of those decisions favoring the state—a 43% rise compared to 2023.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Directorate plans to keep up this momentum through the rollout of its Performance Contracts, which are designed to strengthen protection of state lands, back major infrastructure projects, and support the country’s broader sectoral strategies.
