Méchouar-Kasba
Marrakech Prefecture, Marrakech-Safi region
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Priorities
Priorities of the commune
This commune is less affected overall than most communes in its region. The priorities below show where to act first.
- 1DisabilityLow level within the region
5.1% of residents live with a severe or total disability (2024 census); the 2026 national survey puts prevalence at 7.9% in the region. 17.1% of the population lives in a household affected by disability-related deprivation.
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify persons with disabilities and their needs, together with families.
- Make it easier to access rights, assistive devices and rehabilitation.
- Include young persons with disabilities in training and employment pathways.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, AREF (inclusive education), specialised associations. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Are the commune's public facilities and buildings accessible?
- What actions does the communal action plan include for persons with disabilities?
- 2Youth employment (NEET)Low level within the region
Unemployment 22.9%, including 21.5% among women. 23.7% of people aged 25 and over have no schooling.
Possible actions for local associations
- Identify NEET young people in the neighbourhood with youth centres and community associations.
- Offer short vocational training courses followed by introductions to local employers.
- Support the creation of income-generating activities.
Partners to involve: ANAPEC, INDH, OFPPT, youth centres, local employers. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- How many young people in the commune are registered with ANAPEC, and what follow-up are they offered?
- Does the communal action plan include a reception and guidance centre for young people?
- 3GenderLow level within the region
Female unemployment 21.5% against 22.9% overall. Female illiteracy 24.6% against 17.1%.
Possible actions for local associations
- Organise training in formats compatible with family responsibilities: suitable hours, nearby venues, childcare.
- Set up functional literacy classes for women.
- Support cooperatives and activities led by women.
Partners to involve: Entraide Nationale, ADS, INDH, Region (youth and women's inclusion), cooperatives. See the stakeholders in the region
Questions to ask elected officials
- Does the Commission for Equity, Equal Opportunities and Gender Approach meet, and how is civil society involved?
- What share of the communal budget targets women?
Maternal and child health in the region
- Births attended by skilled personnel85.9%Morocco: 86.6%5th of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits4.2 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits7th of 12 regions
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth54.6%Morocco: 42.6%11th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A82.0%Morocco: 82.0%6th of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated84.3%Morocco: 90.6%1st of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 521.0%Morocco: 15.1%3rd of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 56.8%Morocco: 10.8%11th of 12 regions
Regional data from 2018: they do not describe the commune itself. Rank 1 = the least favourable situation of the 12 regions.
Trends 2014–2024
Multidimensional poverty and deprivation, 2014 and 2024 censuses. Méchouar-Kasba compared with its prefecture and its region.
| Indicator | Méchouar-Kasba | Marrakech | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 2.9% | 3.0% | +0.1 | 5.5% | 3.2% | −2.2 | 15.8% | 7.9% | −7.9 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 4.6% | 2.9% | −1.8 | 7.1% | 3.8% | −3.2 | 16.3% | 11.5% | −4.8 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 1.05 | 1.03 | −0.02 | 2.00 | 1.15 | −0.85 | 6.18 | 2.97 | −3.21 |
| Intensity of poverty | 36.8% | 34.9% | −1.9 | 36.5% | 35.7% | −0.8 | 39.0% | 37.4% | −1.6 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 25.7% | 17.1% | −8.6 | 20.7% | 14.8% | −5.9 | 22.9% | 17.3% | −5.6 |
| Child mortality | 0.3% | 0.0% | −0.3 | 0.3% | 0.1% | −0.3 | 0.4% | 0.1% | −0.3 |
| School attendance of children | 1.6% | 1.7% | +0.1 | 4.9% | 3.6% | −1.3 | 11.7% | 5.8% | −5.8 |
| Adult years of schooling | 6.5% | 7.0% | +0.5 | 12.6% | 8.6% | −4.0 | 25.9% | 17.7% | −8.2 |
| Drinking water | 2.8% | 0.7% | −2.0 | 3.0% | 0.9% | −2.1 | 17.8% | 6.3% | −11.5 |
| Sanitation | 11.5% | 8.3% | −3.3 | 9.1% | 5.4% | −3.7 | 17.3% | 12.9% | −4.4 |
| Electricity | 2.1% | 0.5% | −1.7 | 3.8% | 1.5% | −2.3 | 6.9% | 2.9% | −4.0 |
| Housing | 2.4% | 0.5% | −1.9 | 8.0% | 5.2% | −2.8 | 26.0% | 19.2% | −6.8 |
| Cooking fuel | 0.1% | 0.0% | −0.1 | 0.6% | 1.5% | +0.9 | 4.7% | 8.9% | +4.2 |
| Means of communication | 2.3% | 1.5% | −0.8 | 3.3% | 1.3% | −2.0 | 5.9% | 2.0% | −3.9 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 22.9%
- Female unemployment
- 21.5%
- Illiteracy
- 17.1%
- Female illiteracy
- 24.6%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 23.7%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 16.1%
- Severe or total disability
- 5.1%
The 2024 census does not allow employment and education to be compared with 2014 at commune level.
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Advocacy
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