Program origins: post-COVID youth crisis
The Awrach program (meaning 'worksites' in Arabic dialect) was launched in March 2022 by the Akhannouch government in response to the post-COVID youth unemployment social crisis. At that time, HCP counted 1.7 million NEETs (Not in Employment, Education or Training) aged 15-34 in Morocco, i.e. 27% of this age group — one of the highest rates in the Arab world.
Quantitative results: 300,000 beneficiaries (+20% vs target)
The results published on May 13, 2026 show overall figures above targets: 300,000 cumulative beneficiaries over 4 years (March 2022 - May 2026), i.e. +20% vs initial 250k target. Annual distribution: 2022: 48,000, 2023: 72,000, 2024: 88,000, 2025: 65,000. Gender parity achieved: 51% women / 49% men.
26% sustainable insertion: performances and limitations
The main qualitative criterion — sustainable professional insertion rate (in employment 12 months after program exit) — comes out at 26% (78,000 beneficiaries inserted out of 300k). This figure is below the initial 35% target but remains honorable compared to equivalent international programs. Detailed analysis: (1) Stable full-time CDI/CDD insertion: 16%. (2) Sustainable self-employment: 6%. (3) Return to studies/qualifying training: 4%.
Awrach Plus 2026-2030: ambitious new phase
The government announced on May 14, 2026 the launch of Awrach Plus 2026-2030 with: (1) **Target 500,000 beneficiaries** over 4 years (+67% vs phase 1), with sustainable insertion target 35%. (2) **Refocus on growth professions** — 60% of Awrach will be 'tech'. (3) **Reinforced private sector partnerships**. (4) **Salary increase to 3,000 MAD/month**. (5) **Total budget 14 billion MAD** over 4 years.
Article based on official public data + wafir.ma expert sources. All cited statistics are verifiable with the mentioned organizations.
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