Morocco's economy grew by 3,7% in 2023, but the growth was not evenly distributed across regions. 

Some areas experienced strong progress, while others lagged behind, According to a new report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP).

The country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached MAD 1,48 trillion at current prices, showing signs of recovery despite global challenges.

The southern region of Dakhla-Oued Ed Dahab led the country's growth with 10,1%, thanks to fishing and construction. It was followed by Fez-Meknes with 8,9%, driven by agriculture and services. Marrakech-Safi also performed well with 6,3%, boosted by the revival of tourism.

Meanwhile, two regions experienced negative growth: Beni Mellal-Khenifra contracted by 1,3% and the Eastern region by 1%, both affected by lower agricultural production.

The report also shows that most of Morocco's wealth is concentrates in a few regions.

“In 2023, the distribution of national wealth continued to show significant concentration in certain regions. At current prices, the regions' contribution to national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) highlights the crucial role of a few economic centers,” the report notes.

Casablanca-Settat alone generated almost a third of the national GDP. Together with Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, these three regions generated almost 60% of Morocco's total economic output.

The HCP noted that some regions played only a small role in national wealth creation. Draa-Tafilalet and the three southern regions of Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Saguia al Hamra, and Dakhla-Oued Ed Dahab together contributed only 7,6% of Morocco's GDP. Draa-Tafilalet accounted for 2,8%, while the three southern regions accounted for 4,8%.

At the same time, gaps in household consumption and per capita income widened. For example, GDP per capita in Dakhla-Oued-Ed-Dahab exceeded 89.000 MAD, more than three times higher than in Draa-Tafilalet, which had only 25.000 MAD.