Rabat – As of June 11, 2026, the state-owned land reserves in Morocco have exceeded a remarkable total of 13.7 million hectares, marking an increase of 1.7 million hectares compared to the end of 2025. This significant growth, as explained by Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah in Parliament on Tuesday, is primarily attributed to an intensified land registration initiative undertaken by the state property management authorities. The measures implemented have led to the submission of applications for previously unregistered areas exceeding 6.5 million hectares, which represents a staggering increase of 381 percent compared to 2024. Furthermore, official land titles have been established for over 590,000 hectares, bringing the proportion of unregistered state-owned lands down to a mere 0.03 percent, nearly reaching zero, according to Minister Fettah.
Minister Fettah emphasized that the focus of the administration is shifting from mere registration to the economic utilization of these lands. She stated, "The challenge lies not only in the size of the reserves but also in mobilizing them for investments and public projects." By 2025, nearly 32,000 hectares of state land have been allocated for the implementation of 308 investment projects, with the total volume of these endeavors estimated at approximately 71 billion Dirhams. It is anticipated that these projects will create around 16,000 jobs.
A particular emphasis is placed on the southern provinces, where more than half of the mentioned investment projects are located. Minister Fettah attributed this to regional development efforts, particularly in the renewable energy sector and the expansion of the "Dakhla Atlantic" port. Additionally, around 812 hectares have been reserved for social infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals.
Regarding the issue of illegal occupation of state-owned private properties, Minister Fettah stated that the government is pursuing a balanced approach aimed at harmonizing social aspects with the common good. In cases where a consensual agreement cannot be reached—successfully achieved for approximately 16,087 hectares—the legal route will be pursued.
As reported by maghreb-post.de.
