Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet 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.
- 1Youth employment (NEET)Low level within the region
Unemployment 22.1%, including 30.5% among women. 20.8% 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?
- 2DisabilityLow level within the region
4.2% of residents live with a severe or total disability (2024 census); the 2026 national survey puts prevalence at 5.9% in the region. 16.2% 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?
- 3GenderLow level within the region
Female unemployment 30.5% against 22.1% overall. Female illiteracy 19.8% against 13.4%.
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 personnel67.4%Morocco: 86.6%1st of 12 regions
- Average number of antenatal visits3.5 visitsMorocco: 4.2 visits1st of 12 regions (tied)
- Children breastfed within one hour of birth77.6%Morocco: 42.6%12th of 12 regions
- Children under 5 who received at least one dose of vitamin A78.9%Morocco: 82.0%3rd of 12 regions
- Children aged 12 to 23 months fully vaccinated89.0%Morocco: 90.6%4th of 12 regions
- Stunting in children under 522.5%Morocco: 15.1%2nd of 12 regions
- Overweight in children under 59.8%Morocco: 10.8%8th 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. Ouarzazate compared with its province and its region.
| Indicator | Ouarzazate | Ouarzazate | Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | 2014 | 2024 | Change | |
| Poverty | |||||||||
| Multidimensional poverty rate | 2.1% | 1.5% | −0.6 | 11.4% | 5.8% | −5.6 | 14.4% | 7.7% | −6.7 |
| Vulnerability to poverty rate | 2.3% | 1.4% | −0.8 | 11.3% | 9.4% | −1.9 | 14.9% | 11.8% | −3.0 |
| Multidimensional poverty index (× 100) | 0.76 | 0.54 | −0.22 | 4.39 | 2.18 | −2.21 | 5.77 | 2.94 | −2.83 |
| Intensity of poverty | 35.6% | 35.0% | −0.6 | 38.6% | 37.5% | −1.1 | 40.1% | 38.2% | −1.9 |
| Population in deprivation (%) | |||||||||
| Disability | 14.8% | 16.2% | +1.4 | 23.6% | 19.9% | −3.7 | 27.4% | 20.9% | −6.5 |
| Child mortality | 0.5% | 0.0% | −0.5 | 0.7% | 0.1% | −0.6 | 0.8% | 0.1% | −0.7 |
| School attendance of children | 2.3% | 1.6% | −0.7 | 8.8% | 4.4% | −4.4 | 10.1% | 5.3% | −4.8 |
| Adult years of schooling | 6.0% | 4.4% | −1.7 | 19.8% | 14.4% | −5.4 | 16.5% | 13.6% | −2.9 |
| Drinking water | 1.7% | 0.3% | −1.4 | 6.9% | 2.3% | −4.6 | 12.6% | 5.2% | −7.5 |
| Sanitation | 3.6% | 1.8% | −1.7 | 10.5% | 6.7% | −3.8 | 15.8% | 10.8% | −5.0 |
| Electricity | 2.0% | 0.4% | −1.6 | 3.8% | 1.8% | −2.1 | 5.7% | 2.8% | −2.9 |
| Housing | 1.4% | 1.1% | −0.3 | 18.7% | 16.5% | −2.2 | 29.8% | 24.2% | −5.5 |
| Cooking fuel | 0.2% | 0.4% | +0.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | +0.5 | 19.3% | 17.3% | −2.0 |
| Means of communication | 1.8% | 0.6% | −1.2 | 4.6% | 1.7% | −2.9 | 5.1% | 1.6% | −3.5 |
Employment and education in 2024
- Unemployment
- 22.1%
- Female unemployment
- 30.5%
- Illiteracy
- 13.4%
- Female illiteracy
- 19.8%
- No schooling, aged 25 and over
- 20.8%
- Higher education, aged 25 and over
- 15.3%
- Severe or total disability
- 4.2%
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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Petition to the communal council
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