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  • USAID announces a $400,000 investment to establish five new girls’ dorms in Morocco during First Lady Michelle Obama's visit.

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  • Through neighborhood-based support networks that enhance available youth opportunities, USAID works to transform the lives of at-risk youth in Morocco.

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  • Woman beneficiary collecting water from a newly installed faucet in her village

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  • USAID launched Morocco's first two Career Centers in Marrakech and Tangier, which seek to help Moroccan youth bridge the gap between the end of education and beginning of employment by linking market and firm-level needs with technically skilled youth.

  • USAID encourages women from different political affiliations and regions around Morocco to work together to develop internal advocacy strategies to increase women's leadership roles in their political parties and public life.

Najlae Lachkar interning at a local car garage in her hometown of Tetouan as part of the USAID FORSATY training program
Moroccan Follows Her Passion as Auto Mechanic
Chnou houa Career Center / What is a Career Center ?
USAID Morocco Career Center
Girls in the Garage
Girls in the Garage

About Morocco

Morocco is one of America's oldest friends in the Middle East and North Africa and is recognized today as a major non-NATO ally. Since 1957, the U.S. Government and the Government of Morocco have worked together to make real and substantial improvements in the lives of Moroccan citizens.

In the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring, Morocco continues to make positive strides in pursuit of political and economic reforms and remains a strong U.S. ally. Despite continued political tensions focused on corruption and political marginalization, the Government of Morocco remains committed to the implementation of its new constitution and the realization of ambitious plans for job creation, improved educational opportunities, and social inclusivity.

For over 50 years, the United States and the Government of Morocco have worked together to make substantial improvements in the lives of Moroccan citizens. However, Morocco still faces many complex challenges, including an under-employed workforce, a general lack of trust between civil society and government, and an overall literacy rate of only 55 percent.  Following the recent political transitions that swept the region, the Moroccan government has been responsive to its citizens growing calls for greater economic inclusion and better political participation. The United States seeks to help the Government of Morocco achieve its stated reform goals and respond to the needs of its citizens.

Last updated: December 07, 2016

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Mission Contact

Dana Mansuri, Mission Director
American Embassy/USAID
Km 5.7, Avenue Mohamed VI
Rabat
Postal Code - M 
10170
Phone 
212 (0)5 37 63 7200
Fax 
212 (0)5 37 63 2020

USAID Contact

Allison Minor, Morocco Desk Officer
U.S. Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington
, DC 
20523
USA
Phone 
202-712-4237

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