Urbanization Growth in Morocco from 1990 to 2023

Morocco’s urbanization rate increased from 48.4% in 1990 to 65.1% in 2023, reflecting a pronounced shift towards urban living over three decades. Morocco’s urbanization was driven by rapid industrialization and a focus on infrastructure development in cities like Casablanca and Rabat. In the 1990s, urban growth was steady, with rural migration to urban centers fueled by economic opportunities in manufacturing, services, and tourism. By the 2000s, Morocco’s cities expanded rapidly, with improvements in transportation, healthcare, and education facilities enhancing the appeal of urban areas. As of 2023, over 65% of Moroccans reside in urban centers, marking Morocco as one of North Africa’s most urbanized nations.